Contributions to political action committees are voluntary by law. But when the SEIU decided to punish local affiliates that did not meet fundraising goals, they instituted a punishment. The National Right to Work Committee filed a complaint with the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) which decided to turn a blind eye to the scheme. What’s worse, the FEC violated its own rules by deciding this form of coercion was OK by them.
Despite informing both Allied Universal management and SEIU union of religious objections to union membership and financial support, employer seized money from worker’s paycheck for union
union officials likely spent over $12 billion on political activities during the 2019-2020 election cycle, far more than union officials publicly admit.
Union-label politicians who rely on forced-dues contributions to get elected often hide their stance on Right to Work. But why are GOP Senate nominees like Joe O’Dea (Colo., left) and Mehmet Oz (Pa.) concealing their positions?