I have never been able to understand why labor unions are thought to be entitled to ignore the rule of law and the principles of voluntary exchange. Exclusive representation is a clear violation of the freedom of association. Individuals who want to refrain from unionism should be able to refrain therefrom, even when secret-ballot elections demonstrate majority support for unions. Card check certification, which means union operatives who know where you live and where your kids go to school "invite" you to sign an "authorization" card which you are "free" to accept or deny. When Al Capone did this it was considered illegal extortion and immoral. When union thugs try this it is considered social justice. All this nonsense stems from the hoary Marxist lie that labor and capital are enemies. The National Labor Relations Act. which was declared constitutional in 1938 by the Supreme Court's switch in time that saved nine, continues to be a principal national disgrace.
I have never been able to understand why labor unions are thought to be entitled to ignore the rule of law and the principles of voluntary exchange. Exclusive representation is a clear violation of the freedom of association. Individuals who want to refrain from unionism should be able to refrain therefrom, even when secret-ballot elections demonstrate majority support for unions. Card check certification, which means union operatives who know where you live and where your kids go to school "invite" you to sign an "authorization" card which you are "free" to accept or deny. When Al Capone did this it was considered illegal extortion and immoral. When union thugs try this it is considered social justice. All this nonsense stems from the hoary Marxist lie that labor and capital are enemies. The National Labor Relations Act. which was declared constitutional in 1938 by the Supreme Court's switch in time that saved nine, continues to be a principal national disgrace.