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Originally Posted by BlueStreak

Why would a "nonmember" have to "opt out" an assessment any organization requires of its "members"? How does someone who is a "nonmember" get to object to anything an organization they DO NOT belong to requires of it's members?

Ah, I see, "closed shop". So, they are basically members who wish they weren't.

People who are more than happy to accept the bargained for benefits, but just don't want to pay for the service. And, don't tell me it doesn't work that way, I've seen it, it most definitely does. I've watched people join just to file a grievence, or help win a certification election then promptly drop out as soon as they can. (Right to Work state.)

So, why don't these assholes just go get another job? Nothing is stopping them, they can quit anytime they like, and get lost.

Dave

Your private sector experiences with unions really don't translate into the public sector IMHO. They are completely different animals. As strongly as I support union rights in the private sector, I oppose them in the public sector. They simply have no reason for being and do more harm than good.

FWIW, a lot of private sector union households in Wisconsin seemed to feel the same way in the recent recall election.