The company’s insistence on a direct, non-unionized relationship with employees, as evidenced by its statement and the outcome of the vote, undermines collective worker rights. This action conflicts with progressive and anti-authoritarian values that support unionization as a tool for protecting worker interests.

Con-way workers vote against union at New Hampshire facility

The rejection of union representation by Con-way employees, as documented in repeated union losses at multiple facilities, reflects a broader pattern of labor relations that disfavor worker organization. From an anti-fascist perspective, such practices undermine workers' rights and elevate corporate control over labor, contributing negatively to labor ethics.

Con-way drivers deal another blow to Teamsters’ efforts at carrier

By framing the rejection of union representation as a natural outcome of informed choice, Con-way minimizes the role of collective bargaining, which can undermine workers' rights and contribute to an anti-union culture. This approach is viewed negatively from a pro-worker, anti-authoritarian perspective, as it discourages unionization and collective worker empowerment.

Con-way Workers Reject Union at Texas Terminal

The event highlights Con-way Freight's clear anti-union stance. By promoting a union-free work environment and framing union involvement as interference, the company undermines workers' rights to collectively bargain. This practice is viewed negatively from a pro-worker, anti-authoritarian perspective due to its potential to weaken labor representation and exploitation safeguards.

Employees reject union at Con-way Freight facility

The expenditure of $200,000 on lobbying in 2014 demonstrates Con-Way Inc’s efforts to influence legislative processes, which from a left-leaning anti-fascist perspective represents the corporatization of politics and can undermine democratic accountability and protections for marginalized communities.

Con-Way Inc Lobbying Profile • OpenSecrets