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AgCat 01-16-2016 10:17 AM
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?

Thanks

GogglesPisano 01-16-2016 12:19 PM
Originally Posted by AgCat (Post 2048461)
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?

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

Packrat 01-16-2016 01:47 PM
Originally Posted by AgCat (Post 2048461)
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?

Thanks
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.

AgCat 01-16-2016 06:50 PM
Thanks very much for the answers.

Hetman 01-19-2016 02:01 AM
US Supreme Court: CWA v Beck

Iron Maiden 01-19-2016 07:13 PM
Anything to keep the GOP out of office :)

dckozak 01-24-2016 10:10 AM
Originally Posted by GogglesPisano (Post 2048534)
No need. Federal law already prohibits this for private-sector employees.
Originally Posted by Thor (Post 2048536)
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.

dupe 01-24-2016 08:05 PM
Originally Posted by Hetman (Post 2050361)
This case actually prevents spending agency fees (fees paid from a non-Union member) from being spent on anything other than collective bargaining.

Hetman 01-25-2016 01:25 AM
Such as...

Political Spending by Unions Far Exceeds Direct Donations - WSJ

Vincent Chase 03-07-2017 08:56 AM
Originally Posted by Iron Maiden (Post 2051103)
Anything to keep the GOP out of office :)
God forbid we get any traction on NAI or ME3...:rolleyes:


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