Rep. Steve Drazkowksi (R-28B) introduced legislation that would give state workers greater control over their careers. The legislation, which if passed, would go to voters in the form of a constitutional amendment, is generally known as a “right to work” law. Workers would have the option of either joining a union and paying dues–or not joining a union.
According to KSTP, “The measure only needs a simple majority in the House and Senate to pass, which is controlled by Republicans. Democratic Governor Mark Dayton would not have veto power. If the measure passes in the legislature, that means it would go the voters in the form of a Constitutional Amendment on the November 2012 ballot.”
We have noted elsewhere that the Supreme Court’s ruling known as the “Beck” decision, is routinely ignored–meaning that state employees are forced to support union politicking with their dues, in violation of their First Amendment rights.
if you dont want to be in a union then dont work in that line of work. its that easy. im in a union and it was MY and every other memebers CHOICE to be or not to be in that union. The right always says we need LESS government controling what we can and cant do. well this is a huge deal of controling the people. let the people have the FREEDOM of making the choice if they want to work somewhere and be union or not.
The 1st ammendment right takes precedent. If I don’t want to pay dues that in part go to politicians that I don’t agree with, I shouldn’t have to. I also should not be forced to go find another job that may not be present in my community. I completely support peoples decision to join a union and pay dues and also support people who wish not to.