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Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on February 28, 2011 at 2:13pm

To say that speaking against he union or claiming them to be hold outs for racism, homophobia and sexism is being bigoted towards the working man is one of the biggest loads of crap I have ever heard.  I happen to agree with a lot of what James has said and I AM a working class man.

Union members have choice in their leadership the same was we have choice about our political leaders and if you think different in either arena you are just kidding yourself.

I have twice been a part of a union and both times they failed completely to protect my job and showed a greater interest in collecting dues then they did actually helping anyone out.  I remember when I was laid off from the airlines my union rep was no were to be found and I was completely unable to contact him to find out what I should do; when their shitty contract opened scores of us up to being cut they union reps and leadership hid under the carpet.
Old Tom said:

So you're bigoted against working class men. Interesting.

Union dues don't pay for political activities; such money comes from voluntary contributions to the union PAC. That's the law. I was on my local's PAC and gathered contributions on the job and the vast majority of the hands, being politically astute, happily contributed. And some guys didn't. And that's that.

As for "union bosses"; well at least we elect our leadership and can get rid of it if we want. How about your boss?

James Baum said:

At least the actual liberals would have a chance of drowning out the construction trades homophobes/racists who have been drummed up by their union bosses to show at the capital.  At least they can be counted on to vote democrats in office and pay their union dues to fund democratic candidates.

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Permalink Reply by Jason W on March 2, 2011 at 10:01am

Don't forget all the money that goes towards the mafia!

James Baum said:

 

the law is a joke.  Union dues go towards "education" which is money funneled for advertisements pushing democratic causes.

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