Ownership and structure
- Company identity and legal entities
- Parent companies and related businesses
- Directors, officers, and control signals
- Trade names and operating names
Employer Research for Union Organizing Campaigns
Agitation Institute helps union organizers build a clear, source-backed picture of an employer before or during a campaign - covering ownership, worksites, leadership, public footprint, and campaign-relevant signals.
When a Google search is not enough
Organizing campaigns depend on a clear picture of the employer. A shallow search misses related entities, obscures ownership structure, leaves worksites unmapped, and skips the public records that matter most to campaign planning.
Organizers end up spending days on fragmented research with no clear source trail and gaps that only show up once the campaign is already moving.
Who this is for
- Union organizers assessing a new target
- Campaign researchers building employer profiles
- Organizing directors who need faster, cleaner intelligence
- Union leadership preparing for a drive
- Staff reps building research capacity
Source-backed employer intelligence
Worksites and footprint
- Locations, branches, and offices
- Active project signals
- Service areas and regional presence
- Job postings and directory signals
Public records and risk
- Litigation, enforcement, and controversy signals
- Safety and compliance records
- News and public announcements
- Source-backed evidence trail
Structured for campaign planning
Research outputs are organized around the questions organizers actually need answered - not generic business intelligence.
- Concise employer brief or deep campaign dossier
- Ownership and entity map
- Worksite and footprint summary
- Leadership and management signals
- Public records and risk summary
- Source links and evidence trail
- Recommended follow-up research areas
Not generic business research
Most research tools are built for investors, lawyers, or journalists. This is structured around campaign planning: who the employer is, where workers are, who makes decisions, and what public signals matter to an organizing drive.
The research supports organizers. It does not replace worker conversations, field validation, or campaign judgment.
Clear sources. Clear boundaries.
All research uses lawful public sources. No hacking, impersonation, private account access, or illegal surveillance. Every finding is source-backed with links and confidence notes. Learn about our research methodology.
Dig deeper
Campaign Dossiers
Full employer research packages for active campaign planning.
Ownership Research
Map legal entities, related companies, and control structures.
Worksite Research
Find where the employer actually operates.
Common questions
What is employer research for union organizing?
The process of building a clear, source-backed picture of a company before or during an organizing campaign - covering ownership, worksites, leadership, public records, and campaign-relevant signals.
What sources do you use?
Lawful public sources: business registries, company websites, public records, court and enforcement records, directories, job postings, news, and maps. No hacked data or private accounts.
Is this research lawful?
Yes. All research uses lawful public sources. No hacking, impersonation, private account access, or illegal surveillance of any kind.
How long does a report take?
A quick employer brief typically takes one to three business days. A deep campaign dossier depends on scope and employer complexity.
Can you research employers in Canada and the United States?
Yes. Available sources vary by jurisdiction, province, and state. We work across both countries.
Do you contact workers or employers?
No. Research is entirely public-source. We do not contact workers, employers, managers, or anyone connected to the target.
What does a campaign dossier include?
Employer identity, legal entity research, ownership mapping, leadership signals, worksite research, public records, risk indicators, and a source appendix. See full dossier details.
Start with an employer brief
Fast, source-backed employer research for campaign planning. Get a clear picture of the target before your drive moves forward.