Lmfao.
Shut down activity on platforms where people can actively converse about the shady shit they do, AND save money by firing the social media teams, convenient.
OH LOOK LMAO YOU WEREN’T JOKING
https://www.jacobinmag.com/2021/06/lush-cosmetics-toronto-union-busting-progressive-image-hypocrisy
“In 2020, the Guardian broke a story about poor working conditions and high rates of injury in Lush’s Sydney factory. Three Lush employees working in the Sydney factory later corroborated these reports anonymously. Not only did these workers back up the Guardian’s story, they also exposed a toxic culture in the supposedly ethical firm’s factory. Bullying and sexual harassment was rife and often went unpunished, especially if the culprit was on good terms with management.
In North America, under the leadership of Mark Wolverton, the rift between the company’s values and reality is particularly stark. Last fall, when workers at Lush’s Toronto warehouse announced their intent to unionize, Lush North America launched a fierce union-busting campaign.
Documents obtained by Jacobin reveal that Workers United Canada Council has filed an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) complaint with the Ontario Labour Relations Board. The ULP alleges that management compelled employees of the Toronto warehouse to attend anti-union meetings. It also documents the distribution of anti-union leaflets.
These leaflets insinuate that pro-union workers will “trick” people into signing union cards. This anti-union literature, signed by Lush North America’s Executive VP, Peter Higgins, reproduces typical anti-union propaganda. In one section of the leaflet, the authors even repeat the right-wing cliché that “unions in Canada are businesses.”
Pro-union workers have also alleged that management has retaliated against them. Union supporters claim that they have had their hours reduced and been moved onto solitary tasks to keep them away from other employees during work. “It is no surprise that the employees in Lush’s Toronto warehouse want to unionize. These allegations of discrimination come from a workforce that is largely comprised of immigrant workers.”
One non-white pro-union worker, who preferred to remain anonymous, alleged that they have received more threats from management than their white counterparts. Management have accused this employee of harassment for handing out pro-union leaflets to their coworkers.
It is no surprise that the employees in Lush’s Toronto warehouse want to unionize. These allegations of discrimination come from a workforce that is largely comprised of immigrant workers. Although many warehouse employees work for years as seasonal or contract workers, only a few become permanent full-time employees.
Lush have not limited their attacks on pro-union activists to the employees of their Toronto warehouse. Maxwell Dolso-Morey, a retail employee in San Francisco, criticized the company’s response to unionization on their own online portal. As a result, he received a letter from management cautioning him about his posts. The letter was careful to state that it was not disciplinary in nature.
In response to this episode, Workers United Canada Council filed a ULP with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). In their report, the Workers United Canada Council defended Dolso-Morrey’s right to criticize the company he works for without fear of retaliation.”
Lmfao.Shut down activity on platforms where people can actively converse about the shady shit they do, AND save money by firing the social media teams, convenient.OH LOOK LMAO YOU WEREN’T JOKINGhttps://www.jacobinmag.com/2021/06/lush-cosmetics-toronto-union-busting-progressive-image-hypocrisy”In 2020, the Guardian broke a story about poor working conditions and high rates of injury in Lush’s Sydney factory. Three Lush employees working in the Sydney factory later corroborated these reports anonymously. Not only did these workers back up the Guardian’s story, they also exposed a toxic culture in the supposedly ethical firm’s factory. Bullying and sexual harassment was rife and often went unpunished, especially if the culprit was on good terms with management.In North America, under the leadership of Mark Wolverton, the rift between the company’s values and reality is particularly stark. Last fall, when workers at Lush’s Toronto warehouse announced their intent to unionize, Lush North America launched a fierce union-busting campaign.Documents obtained by Jacobin reveal that Workers United Canada Council has filed an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) complaint with the Ontario Labour Relations Board. The ULP alleges that management compelled employees of the Toronto warehouse to attend anti-union meetings. It also documents the distribution of anti-union leaflets.These leaflets insinuate that pro-union workers will “trick” people into signing union cards. This anti-union literature, signed by Lush North America’s Executive VP, Peter Higgins, reproduces typical anti-union propaganda. In one section of the leaflet, the authors even repeat the right-wing cliché that “unions in Canada are businesses.”Pro-union workers have also alleged that management has retaliated against them. Union supporters claim that they have had their hours reduced and been moved onto solitary tasks to keep them away from other employees during work. “It is no surprise that the employees in Lush’s Toronto warehouse want to unionize. These allegations of discrimination come from a workforce that is largely comprised of immigrant workers.”One non-white pro-union worker, who preferred to remain anonymous, alleged that they have received more threats from management than their white counterparts. Management have accused this employee of harassment for handing out pro-union leaflets to their coworkers.It is no surprise that the employees in Lush’s Toronto warehouse want to unionize. These allegations of discrimination come from a workforce that is largely comprised of immigrant workers. Although many warehouse employees work for years as seasonal or contract workers, only a few become permanent full-time employees.Lush have not limited their attacks on pro-union activists to the employees of their Toronto warehouse. Maxwell Dolso-Morey, a retail employee in San Francisco, criticized the company’s response to unionization on their own online portal. As a result, he received a letter from management cautioning him about his posts. The letter was careful to state that it was not disciplinary in nature.In response to this episode, Workers United Canada Council filed a ULP with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). In their report, the Workers United Canada Council defended Dolso-Morrey’s right to criticize the company he works for without fear of retaliation.”https://globallushunion.com/