Harry Guerrilla
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some states do authorize an automatic check off. that requires the employees represented by the union to now be required to pay dues whether they agree to join the union or not
other states do not compel union dues to be paid by anyone other than union members. that allows "free riders" to be represented by the union - as the federal law requires the union represent all bargaining unit members. those employees realize the rewards of union representation without having to incur the cost. only dues paying union members are able to vote in the union elections, however
What I have found with Unions is that the wage scales are not based on achievement and productivity but instead are based on seniority in a company.
I was looking at working for one of the railroad operators and with both in my local area, it was required that you join the union and pay dues.
The advancement in pay was based solely on how long you had been employed with them. If that were the case with my current employer I wouldn't be making more than people who have been here longer than I have.
It makes no sense to have a long time union.