§ 16-319. Personal opinions

   (a) Scope. -- This section applies to the expression of any personal view, argument, or opinion or the making of any personal statement that:

   (1) does not contain a threat of reprisal, force, or promise of benefit;

   (2) was not made under coercive conditions; and

   (3) (i) publicizes a representational election or encourages employees to exercise their right to vote in the election;

      (ii) corrects the record with respect to a false or misleading statement made by any person; or

      (iii) informs employees of the Montgomery Commission's policy about labor-management relations and representation.

(b) Personal opinion not unfair labor practice or grounds for election set aside. -- The expression of any personal view, argument, opinion, or statement described in subsection (a) of this section is not:

   (1) an unfair labor practice under this subtitle; or

   (2) grounds for setting aside an election held under this subtitle.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 44A, § 2-106(v); 2006, ch. 63, § 2.