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01-16-2016, 10:17 AM

AgCat

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Dues to political parties

Is there a short answer to the question: Can a union member prevent their union from sending said member's dues to one of the political parties?

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01-16-2016, 12:19 PM

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Is there a short answer to the question: Can a union member prevent their union from sending said member's dues to one of the political parties?

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No need. Federal law already prohibits this for private-sector employees.

01-16-2016, 01:47 PM

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Is there a short answer to the question: Can a union member prevent their union from sending said member's dues to one of the political parties?

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Already been mentioned, but you may voluntarily contribute to your Union's PAC. Dues money is specifically prohibited from political contributions.

It amazes me how many people don't know that.

01-16-2016, 06:50 PM

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Thanks very much for the answers.

01-19-2016, 02:01 AM

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01-19-2016, 07:13 PM

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01-24-2016, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by GogglesPisano

No need. Federal law already prohibits this for private-sector employees.

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Originally Posted by Thor

You can contribute to a union sponsored PAC.....or not. Dues aren't used for PAC activity.

All true, but it doesn't stop (anti union) politicians from distorting the truth and saying otherwise. Also plenty of anti union pilots continue to spout falsehoods about dues money going to politics.