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<blockquote data-quote="PobreCarlos" data-source="post: 977158" data-attributes="member: 16651"><p>TechGrrl;</p><p></p><p>The union doesn't HAVE to represent non-members; if it so chooses, a union can go the "non-exclusive" route, and only represent those who pay to be members. Of course, in doing so, it would lose many of the protections provided by the NLRA (the company wouldn't have to recognize it, there'd be no duty of the employer to "bargain in good faith", etc.)...and the very thought of losing those protections is something that absolutely terrifies unions; to lose them would require them to "stand on their own two feet". And that is something which, from all appearances, very few unions seem to think they can do.</p><p></p><p>In truth, unions are "freeloading" much more on the backs of the non-members than vice-versa. Why? Because, again, it's a CHOICE the union makes....it HAS that choice. Whereas those so-called "freeloaders" who are NOT members are REQUIRED to accept the "representation" of the union (even in RTW states), whether they want it or not. And since those who are most likely to decline union membership are often the most "go-getting", they're being thrown in with the "lumpen proletariat" in terms of wages, etc., rather on what they could achieve ON THEIR OWN. Many see that as their loss.</p><p></p><p>If you doubt me, check to see just how readily your local would give up "sole representation" rights. Bottom line is that the union not only WANTS those "freeloaders", it also absolutely NEEDS them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PobreCarlos, post: 977158, member: 16651"] TechGrrl; The union doesn't HAVE to represent non-members; if it so chooses, a union can go the "non-exclusive" route, and only represent those who pay to be members. Of course, in doing so, it would lose many of the protections provided by the NLRA (the company wouldn't have to recognize it, there'd be no duty of the employer to "bargain in good faith", etc.)...and the very thought of losing those protections is something that absolutely terrifies unions; to lose them would require them to "stand on their own two feet". And that is something which, from all appearances, very few unions seem to think they can do. In truth, unions are "freeloading" much more on the backs of the non-members than vice-versa. Why? Because, again, it's a CHOICE the union makes....it HAS that choice. Whereas those so-called "freeloaders" who are NOT members are REQUIRED to accept the "representation" of the union (even in RTW states), whether they want it or not. And since those who are most likely to decline union membership are often the most "go-getting", they're being thrown in with the "lumpen proletariat" in terms of wages, etc., rather on what they could achieve ON THEIR OWN. Many see that as their loss. If you doubt me, check to see just how readily your local would give up "sole representation" rights. Bottom line is that the union not only WANTS those "freeloaders", it also absolutely NEEDS them. [/QUOTE]
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