$40$ of the $80$ workers at Candy Crazy Factory want to form a union. An election is supposed to be held next week to vote on the union. Candy Crazy Factory posts bulletins promising to cut the hours and lower the pay of any employee who votes in favor of the union. Is this a violation of any labor laws?

Yes, because at least $30$ percent of the workers support the union

Yes, because the employer is trying to coerce employees into voting against the union

No$,$ because a majority of the workers do not support the union

No$,$ because the union has not been formed yet and has no protection from employer practices