I work for an establishment that is extremely anti- union. I wore a union shirt to work yesterday and they told me to change shirts or go home. Today they told me I coud not wear or speak of a union in their establishment due to a possible uprising of pro union employees. Are they violating my rights of freedom of speech and expression?
Answer
Only if the "establishment" is a government entity. Like most of the Constitution, the First Amendment's guarantee of free speech is just a limit on the authority of the government. It does not apply to private entities or to individuals. Your employer can limit your speech and other types of expression while you are on duty and/or on its premises.
Let me add that my answer is based upon the limited facts you have provided. If I had more information I might see things differently.
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