Much debate has recently arisen regarding Union protection and its perceived higher cost versus 'right to work zones,' which permit the use of non-Union workers at lower costs. Obviously, if you are the union wage-earner, you don't cotton to this economic theory but if you're the consumer guy the notion holds money-saving promise. Regardless, which side of the fence you Find yourself on this issue, you must agree there becomes a nebulous money earning factor for the corporations.
One anti-Union argument is the payment of union dues. If you were to ask the opinions' of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker or Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner, they would suggest that it is wrong requiring people to pay union dues for the opportunity to work...therein the birth of 'right-to-work-zones;' the hiring of the non-union guy at lower wages. And there goes union bargaining strength and voice in numbers.
If our honorable elected officials perceive these union dues as 'dirty money,' which must be removed from middle class workers' unions why not also address the 'dirty money' donated to politicians which gives a voice and strength to corporations and the wealthy? Wealthy as defined by Illinois Governor Rauner, who at one time was reported to own nine homes, a New York penthouse and paying nearly $140,000.00 per year to belong to the Napa Wine Club.
Mr. Rauner needs never worry about some road construction worker sitting alongside him at the Napa Wine Club.
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