The following is a list of tactics used by employers to prevent employees from voting for union representation. While most Americans would consider these tactics to be too intimidating to ensure that a fair election could be held, they were all found to be legal under the National Labor Relations Act. However, the Employee Free Choice Act will help workers bypass many of these tactics during the NLRB election process through majority sign-up, where an employer recognizes a union when the majority of employees demonstrate their desire to form one.