AWF urges Kansas to pass Paycheck Protection
Alliance for Worker Freedom Executive Director, Christopher Prandoni released a letter to Kansas state legislators urging them to support HB 2023 which would establish Paycheck Protection rights Kansas workers:
“Allowing workers to consciously decide whether or not their want to fund a union’s political activity, HB 2023 supports the basic rights of Kansas workers and increases transparency and accountability of labor unions.”
“A report by the Heritage Foundation found that nearly 70 percent of union dues are spent on political activity and staff compensations. The same study also found that in states with Paycheck Protection in place, union campaign donations fell by nearly 50 percent. This fact proves, that when given the choice, workers do not unanimously support their union’s political agenda. HB-2023 ensures that unions not only advocate for union bosses, but also for their dues paying members.”
“Finally, this Paycheck Protection initiative increases accountability and transparency surrounding union political activities. HB 2023 creates an environment in which union bosses are more responsive to the will of their members and gives workers the information they need to make informed decisions regarding how their dues are spent.”
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