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Calista241

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9. So, I have a question

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Sat Apr 18, 2015, 09:10 AM

Apr 2015

South Carolina is a right to work state. Because of that, what benefits does being a union member offer?

Can they still collectively bargain successfully? Strike? That sort of thing?

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So, I have a question Calista241 Apr 2015 #9

Right to Work doesn't affect collective bargaining and striking metalbot Apr 2015 #10

Thank you for the answer. I feel good, I learned something today. Calista241 Apr 2015 #11