Do all workers have to be union members when there is a union security clause in a contract?
No. “Compulsory” unionism is a boogeyman created by folks with an anti-worker agenda. Again, under Federal law workers can never be forced to join a union even when there is a union security clause in the contract. This has been part of the law for years. • Read the Case: NLRB v. General Motors Corp., 373 U.S. 734 (1963) Q: Can workers be “forced” to pay for union political activities? A: No. Once again, under Federal law workers can never be forced to pay dues for union political activities. • Read the Case: Communications Workers v. Beck, 487 U.S. 735 (1988) Q: Do Right to Work laws affect wages and benefits? A: Yes. The real data shows that once “Right to Work” laws are enacted, they lower wages and benefits for all workers. Workers in “Right to Work” states earn far less then their counterparts in Non-Right to Work states. It’s the same effect with benefits. For more information take a look a these reports: • EPI Report on the “Wage Penalty” from Right to Work Laws • AFL-CIO Report
