On the recordJune 19, 1996
employees have a right to know why their hard-earned money is being taken out of their pockets and being used by union leaders. They also deserve the right to stop it if they choose. Why would anyone oppose legislation which gives workers the right to know where their money is going? Because it is a cash cow. AFL-CIO President John Sweeney publicly vowed his union's intention to spend $35 million to fund campaign and political activities--$35 million right out of the pockets of rank and file union members. More than 62 percent of these hard-working men and women said in a poll that they do not approve. They do not want their dues going to campaign and political purposes. And most did not even know about President Sweeney's political attack with their hard-earned money. We need to stop this ripoff and give our hard-working families a break. There is a way. Support the Worker Right-To-Know Act.
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govinfo.gov
