Banning Compulsory Dues Curbs Cost of Living
On average, forced-unionism states are 23.2% more expensive to live in than Right to Work states. And decades of academic research show that compulsory unionism actually fosters a higher cost of living.
That’s right, SEIU members and forced-dues payers will be paid below the newly imposed so-called “living wage” and be forced to pay SEIU dues.
Wisconsin needs Right to Work in the private sector as well. From Mark Tapscott of the Washington Examiner:
Milwaukee County officials approved a [SEIU sponsored] living wage requirement for local government contractors. SEIU’s Wisconsin Jobs Now campaign was the main backer of the requirement. But the new law includes a convenient way for contractors to avoid having to pay the [new] living wage — they can agree to force their employees to [pay] SEIU.
On average, forced-unionism states are 23.2% more expensive to live in than Right to Work states. And decades of academic research show that compulsory unionism actually fosters a higher cost of living.
Jewish MIT students assert their rights under Civil Rights Act by requesting religious exemptions from funding union, but union officials continue to demand dues payments
Thanks to the Committee's election-year program, union-label candidates like Sen. Jon Tester (Mont.) are being given a choice: pledge to change course and support Right to Work going forward, or face the potential political consequences.