“The measure, Proposition 32 on the November ballot, would prohibit both unions and corporations from making contributions. . . it would also bar unions from using automatic payroll deductions to raise money for political campaigns, a major source of labor’s political funding. . . .
Unions have raised more than $37 million to defeat the proposition, with most of the money coming from the California Teachers Association. Proposition 32, which was drafted by the Lincoln Club, whose members have included Richard M. Nixon and John Wayne, has raised about $9 million.” (New York Times)
They’re willing to spend $37 million so they can go on spending millions on politicians. How much are government privileges worth to them, anyway?
FEE Timely Classic
“The Modern Union versus Workers’ Rights” by Wendy McElroy