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In reply to the discussion: Tulsi Gabbard launches petition to end Democratic Party superdelegate process [View all]LiberalFighter
(53,544 posts)to be a member of a labor union without actually belonging. A person doesn't get to be a member unless they are part of a work group that is represented by a labor union. And even then unless they are a member in good standing which means their dues are paid they can't vote.
There is no such thing as a closed union. I don't know where you got that term but it appears that you are not a member of a labor union.
You also don't automatically become a member of the Democratic Party in your state or local party just because you vote in a Democratic Primary. You have to hold a position within the party organization. And only those holding those positions have a say in how the organization is run. Outsiders have no say. Even if you are elected as a delegate to the state convention you cannot change national party rules. You can't even change state party rules. Because you are not a voting member of that group.