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In reply to the discussion: White House aides have discussed Social Security tax, eyeing shortfall [View all]Farmer-Rick
(12,642 posts)19. Better that we force workers Not to Unionize?
That's what the US does now in right to starve....I mean right to work, states.
Workers make more money if they are unionized it's a proven fact.
As union membership has dwindled throughout the years in the US. The average income adjusted for inflation has dropped.
I made good money as a worker in a unionized canning factory even with dues. When I made the mistake and went to a shop that wasn't unionized, my wages and benefits kept getting smaller as compared to my friends in the union shop.
At first, I got a small raise going to the other shop but after a year, I was making 15% less than my friends in the union shop including dues. I eventually quit to join the military.
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White House aides have discussed Social Security tax, eyeing shortfall [View all]
brooklynite
Feb 2023
OP
The reason those who opt out are still represented is due to exclusive representation clauses
MichMan
Feb 2023
#33
Yeah, they claim to allow unions, until you actually really read the legislation
Farmer-Rick
Feb 2023
#38
If the unions eliminated the exclusive representation clauses of their contracts...
MichMan
Feb 2023
#42
Maybe: the 790,000 age 65+ deaths with Covid represent 1.5% of the age 65+ population
progree
Feb 2023
#10
Can Social Security be changed where all types of income must pay into it?
friend of a friend
Feb 2023
#9