The law protects the right of employees to choose or reject union representation. It also both protects and limits union efforts to represent an employer's workers. For example, unions may campaign vigorously to win employees' support, but they may not force neutral employers to cease doing business with an employer the union seeks to organize. Unions should also consult the information addressed to employees and employers.

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