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Dues and don'ts: union officials are illegally compelling members to support candidates they oppose.
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September 16, 1996|
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Union officials are illegally compelling members to support candidates they oppose.
AS it does every four years, Labor Day this year will mark not only the traditional end of summer, but also the beginning of the stretch run in the races for Congress and the Presidency.
For millions of American workers, however, the usual Labor Day mix of picnics and politics will offer little cause for celebration, as union officials dig into the pockets of union members to support candidates many of the members personally oppose.
Union involvement in politics is nothing ...
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