Robert Bruno: Defend labor unions against the haters
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ROBERT BRUNO
Joining a union is the best investment a worker can make.
Unions need defending, maybe more than ever, because of the attacks they face.
The passage of a right-to-work law in Wisconsin, and Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauners proposal for union-free zones, show how distorted the lens is when the focus turns to organized labor.
Right-to-work laws are intended to limit union growth, but advocates never cite political motives or antipathy for working people.
Instead, their calls for reducing labor market protections are based on the claim unions restrain personal liberty and restrict economic development.
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