Employee representation through nonunion committees can be used to suppress unionization and squelch "real" employee voice.

Nonunion committees may be used as a tactic by management to give the appearance of employee voice and involvement, while actually preventing the formation of an independent union and limiting genuine employee representation and bargaining power. This approach can serve to placate employees and discourage them from pursuing unionization and collective action, thus preserving managerial power and control over the workplace.