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Union publishes names of members who opted-out in ‘Freeloaders List...
« on: February 12, 2014, 01:35:17 PM »
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Michigan workers who exercise their right to opt-out of union membership are publicly scolded for their disloyalty by Operating Engineers Local 324, which publishes their names and places of employment in a quarterly “Freeloaders List.”

Michigan became the 24th right-to-work state in 2012, granting workers the option to quit union membership and cease paying dues. Many workers who either don’t feel adequately represented or disagree with their union’s liberal politics made the choice to quit.

But at least one union, Local 324, has responded by publishing the names of those who left the union in its quarterly report. The implication of the “Freeloaders List” is that workers who exercised their legal rights not to be affiliated with the union are somehow traitors. The list includes 19 names.

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Yeah, umm...

Those of you - like myself - unsurprised by this "shocking behavior" on the part of Union Thugs, please signify with the usual sign :bigbird:

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Re: Union publishes names of members who opted-out in ‘Freeloaders List...
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2014, 01:37:36 PM »
**** a union.
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Re: Union publishes names of members who opted-out in ‘Freeloaders List...
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2014, 01:39:19 PM »
Sour grapes.

Should any one of those 19 people become "injured" in a "mysterious set of circumstances" in which "foul play cannot be ruled out" I'm guessing a pretty sharp lawyer ought to take the ****sticks to task and bilk them for untold millions for pain and suffering.
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Re: Union publishes names of members who opted-out in ‘Freeloaders List...
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2014, 02:29:37 PM »
I was informed at my last interview that as a condition of employment, union dues would be taken out of my paycheck.
That would be as I understand it whether I join the union or not.
I don't know if there is a difference of dues yet between members and non members.
But if they're taking dues money that make you a member de jure unless I am mistaken.
I know I should not say it, but I never knew an employee could be forced to have union wages taken out of their paycheck.
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Re: Union publishes names of members who opted-out in ‘Freeloaders List...
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2014, 02:33:59 PM »
The 19 non members should publish a list of "communist sympathizers".
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Re: Union publishes names of members who opted-out in ‘Freeloaders List...
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2014, 02:35:47 PM »
Quote from: JohnnyReb on February 12, 2014, 02:33:59 PM
The 19 non members should publish a list of "communist sympathizers".
It might require the expertise of a good community organizer.
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Re: Union publishes names of members who opted-out in ‘Freeloaders List...
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2014, 03:35:31 PM »
Move along, nuttin' to see here. This is no surprise to those of us with any knowledge of union thuggery.
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Re: Union publishes names of members who opted-out in ‘Freeloaders List...
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2014, 03:59:01 PM »
I hope those that were named, carry concealed.
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Re: Union publishes names of members who opted-out in ‘Freeloaders List...
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2014, 04:01:27 PM »
Quote from: DefiantSix on February 12, 2014, 01:35:17 PM
Yeah, umm...

Those of you - like myself - unsurprised by this "shocking behavior" on the part of Union Thugs,

It seems to be the whole left side of the country that behaves like this.  Starting with our own government.










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Re: Union publishes names of members who opted-out in ‘Freeloaders List...
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2014, 04:03:03 PM »
Quote from: thundley4 on February 12, 2014, 03:59:01 PM
I hope those that were named, carry concealed.
Some newspapers have taken to reporting the names and addresses of all concealed carry permit holders.
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Re: Union publishes names of members who opted-out in ‘Freeloaders List...
« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2014, 04:21:29 PM »
Quote from: obumazombie on February 12, 2014, 04:03:03 PM
Some newspapers have taken to reporting the names and addresses of all concealed carry permit holders.

Not just newspapers.

Got word today through NRA-ILA that a lefty Missouri state senator named Jamila Nasheed ( :whatever: ) is once again putting legislation on the docket to make it a crime for gun owners not to report theft or a lost weapon. Nasheed's district is in St. Louis, where all the lefty loonies hang out. She's one of those "enlightened" lefties.

This is at least the third bill this shitstick has tried to wangle through the state legislature. It is, of course, nothing more than a thinly veiled attempt at state registration of firearms.

If a CCW holder fails to report a lost or stolen weapon, it means loss of CCW. And a hefty fine. Etc.

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Re: Union publishes names of members who opted-out in ‘Freeloaders List...
« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2014, 04:34:24 PM »
Quote from: obumazombie on February 12, 2014, 02:29:37 PM
I was informed at my last interview that as a condition of employment, union dues would be taken out of my paycheck.
That would be as I understand it whether I join the union or not.
I don't know if there is a difference of dues yet between members and non members.
But if they're taking dues money that make you a member de jure unless I am mistaken.
I know I should not say it, but I never knew an employee could be forced to have union wages taken out of their paycheck.



Make sure that policy is in harmony with the Beck Decision. Beck says they only take out the percentage of union dues used for collective bargaining, from someone who doesn't want to belong to a union. The union is required under the stipulations of Beck to report/publish the figure annually, and most unions try hard to bury it and make it as hard to find as humanly possible.
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Re: Union publishes names of members who opted-out in ‘Freeloaders List...
« Reply #12 on: February 12, 2014, 10:00:19 PM »
Quote from: thundley4 on February 12, 2014, 03:59:01 PM
I hope those that were named, carry concealed.
They have a reason to now.
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Re: Union publishes names of members who opted-out in ‘Freeloaders List...
« Reply #13 on: February 12, 2014, 10:02:37 PM »
I'm surprised this wasn't the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga.  Since they recently voted for UAW representation, the state is talking about ending tax breaks that were contingent on VW moving into the state.

Way to shoot yourselves in the foot, assholes.
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Re: Union publishes names of members who opted-out in ‘Freeloaders List...
« Reply #14 on: February 12, 2014, 10:31:31 PM »
Quote from: Chris_ on February 12, 2014, 10:02:37 PM
I'm surprised this wasn't the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga.  Since they recently voted for UAW representation, the state is talking about ending tax breaks that were contingent on VW moving into the state.

Way to shoot yourselves in the foot, assholes.

VW is messed up. From what I understand, the company is partially owned by a German union or some BS like that.
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Re: Union publishes names of members who opted-out in ‘Freeloaders List...
« Reply #15 on: February 12, 2014, 10:33:41 PM »
Quote from: DefiantSix on February 12, 2014, 04:34:24 PM

Make sure that policy is in harmony with the Beck Decision. Beck says they only take out the percentage of union dues used for collective bargaining, from someone who doesn't want to belong to a union. The union is required under the stipulations of Beck to report/publish the figure annually, and most unions try hard to bury it and make it as hard to find as humanly possible.
Thank you for that. It makes more sense to me now.
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Re: Union publishes names of members who opted-out in ‘Freeloaders List...
« Reply #16 on: February 13, 2014, 08:56:59 AM »
A real 'Freeloaders list' would be a list of all the union officers.
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