03-01-2011, 04:23 PM
Dakota wrote:
You are playing with me, aren't you? You really don't see the parallels between the state withholding money from employees salaries on behalf of a private entity called a union? That you do or do not work for the state is immaterial.
Yes, a little, because you keep repeating this idea that unions "force" people to contribute through involuntary payroll deduction, when in fact they do not. Payroll deduction as a way to pay union dues is completely voluntary and requires written consent from the employee. Union members want this convenience and most choose it, since it's easier for most than getting one lump sum bill. Unions ask this service of the employer, and if the employer agrees then it's part of the bargaining agreement.
Have you ever donated to United Way or another charity via payroll deduction? There are all sorts of third party entities that can be paid through payroll deduction, this is not an unusual concept. The common denominator is that this is done with the employees written consent and can be stopped at any time.
I don't get what you're confused about, or why this concept is difficult. You wouldn't be manufacturing confusion to try and make unions look bad, now would you?