On the recordFebruary 7, 2012
Let's start with the facts. First, Federal law already makes it clear that employment may not be conditioned on an employee's willingness to fund a union's political activities.
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congress.govLet's start with the facts. First, Federal law already makes it clear that employment may not be conditioned on an employee's willingness to fund a union's political activities.
Cummings asserts that federal law protects employees from being forced to fund political activities.
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