HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Business-backed legislation that would
restrict labor union deductions from the paychecks of unionized public
employees is advancing in the Pennsylvania state Legislature.
The bill passed the House State Government Committee, 14-9.
It passed along partisan lines, with Republicans supporting it and Democrats
opposed.
Under the bill, state and local governments would be allowed
to continue the practice of deducting a "fair share" amount that is
supposed to pay just for the cost of representing employees.
But it would stop the practice of deducting other voluntary
amounts, including union dues that pay for issues advocacy and political action
committee contributions.
Unions have labeled it an "attack on workers'
rights." Republican Gov. Tom Corbett says he'd sign it, while leaders of
the Republican-controlled Legislature have been noncommittal. Democratic
leaders oppose it.
Source: Bloomberg
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