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Another downside of unionization's job protection is that it can make it impossible for an organization to fire an underperforming employee or advance its best workers to higher positions and wages. Union rules can require that such promotions be made on the basis of seniority rather than results. Employees can also be prohibited from performing activities that are not part of theirjob descriptions if rules are in place. Unions organize protests, slowdowns, public relations campaigns, and other tactics that can disrupt normal business operations or cast a negative light on an organization. Many businesses choose to avoid these possible annoyances by keeping their facilities union-free. Also, not all workplaces handle the delicate task of keeping unions and administration in good working relationships. For example. when every decision is contested, every improvement to a workplace is opposed, and every request is refused, the result can be a hostile work environment that has a negative impact on site morale and overall results.