tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post4242911686008564175..comments2024-03-13T21:26:03.011-07:00Comments on Right on the Left Coast: Views From a Conservative Teacher: Carnival of EducationDarrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730642770935985796noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post-5602978452955163882007-05-16T20:14:00.000-07:002007-05-16T20:14:00.000-07:00Legally, you *can* opt out. They may offer you ma...Legally, you *can* opt out. They may offer you many hoops to jump through (I have a few here in California), but the US Supreme Court says that you can't be forced to be a member *or* to pay more in dues than what the union spends on collective bargaining.<BR/><BR/>The National Right To Work organization can offer you more information if you'd <I>really</I> like to resign your membership.Darrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15730642770935985796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post-33467157964198452522007-05-16T19:44:00.000-07:002007-05-16T19:44:00.000-07:00Congratulations. Big time stuff. I hate when peopl...Congratulations. Big time stuff. I hate when people try to cram stuff down my throat. Unions, historically speaking were a good thing. They are now nothing more than political action committees. You know this as well as anyone. I wish I could opt out, but alas that can't happen. I will continue to make a pain in the ass of myself as long as they force me to be a member.Law and Order Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11069306257334186404noreply@blogger.com