2016 Postmortem

marybourg

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7. I think you're confused about

Wed Sep 7, 2016, 01:47 AM

Sep 2016

the meaning of "right to work". It doesn't really have anything to do with your right to a job. It's a euphemism for "you can't be forced to contribute to a union even when a union is bargaining for you". In other words it's a union busting measure masquerading as giving you the "right" to undermine a union.

But in no state, even the most progressive as far as I know, do you have the right to work only as many hours as suits you. You can ask, nothing more. If you just started to collect SS recently and you now regret it, you may be able to revoke your decision and put off collecting until you stop working. Call your local S.S. office soon!

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Question. I live in Alabama which is a right to work state. I requested part time hours... [View all] bamademo Sep 2016 OP

I worked in Indiana which is a right to work state radical noodle Sep 2016 #1

We aren't union but get taxed if earn over a certain amount which is why I'm asking. bamademo Sep 2016 #2

open an IRA BlueCollar Sep 2016 #4

You have no recourse. Basically they can do (or not do) whatever they want. TygrBright Sep 2016 #3

The company I work for might as well be a slave shop in China. bamademo Sep 2016 #5

I hope you asked nicely because in a Right to Work state they can fire you for any reason stevenleser Sep 2016 #6

You mean in at "at will" state. marybourg Sep 2016 #11

I think you're confused about marybourg Sep 2016 #7

If your schedule is software based Eko Sep 2016 #8

Sounds as if you decided to take SS before you turn 66. OldHippieChick Sep 2016 #9

Will I get penalized for working while collecting Social Security retirement? B Calm Sep 2016 #10

Right to work is related to union organizing democrattotheend Sep 2016 #12

Good comprehensive answer tammywammy Sep 2016 #13

Good point democrattotheend Sep 2016 #14

Nope tammywammy Sep 2016 #15