Union busting is old as unionization itself. From illegal actions like terminating union organizers to sometimes-permissible sometimes-impermissible tactics like captive audience meetings, employers consistently attempt to deter and defeat union drives. Recently, an older tactic has reemerged: trademark infringement lawsuits. Noteworthy employers like Medieval Times, Starbucks, and Trader Joe’s have all brought lawsuits against their respective […]
