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Editorial
November 7, 1958
The Coastland Times
Manteo, Dare County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes United Steelworkers Union for expelling unsuccessful office candidates, arguing it infringes rights and advocating right-to-work laws that decouple union membership from employment; notes 18 states have them, six voting.
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VICTORY AND VENGEANCE
Just after a United States Senator finished lauding it for its "democracy." the United Steelworkers Union voted to throw out the men who had been unsuccessful candidates for high union office.
Under the laws, these expelled union members will be able to keep the jobs they now have. But should they lose these jobs, they would be unable to get or hold other jobs in the steel industry, because union membership is a requirement for employment just about everywhere in their trade.
This kind of infringement of individual rights on the part of union bosses bent on keeping power is one of the most pressing arguments for a right-to-work law. Such a law removes union membership as a requirement for employment, while supporting the employee's right to join a union if he wishes.
Eighteen states have such a law, and six are voting on one.
In states that have right-to-work laws, union bosses can't punish those who run for office against them by depriving them of the right to earn a living.
Just after a United States Senator finished lauding it for its "democracy." the United Steelworkers Union voted to throw out the men who had been unsuccessful candidates for high union office.
Under the laws, these expelled union members will be able to keep the jobs they now have. But should they lose these jobs, they would be unable to get or hold other jobs in the steel industry, because union membership is a requirement for employment just about everywhere in their trade.
This kind of infringement of individual rights on the part of union bosses bent on keeping power is one of the most pressing arguments for a right-to-work law. Such a law removes union membership as a requirement for employment, while supporting the employee's right to join a union if he wishes.
Eighteen states have such a law, and six are voting on one.
In states that have right-to-work laws, union bosses can't punish those who run for office against them by depriving them of the right to earn a living.
What sub-type of article is it?
Labor
Legal Reform
What keywords are associated?
Right To Work Laws
Union Expulsions
Steelworkers Union
Individual Rights
Labor Policy
Union Membership
What entities or persons were involved?
United Steelworkers Union
Union Bosses
United States Senator
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Union Expulsions And Right To Work Laws
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Union Power, Supportive Of Right To Work Laws
Key Figures
United Steelworkers Union
Union Bosses
United States Senator
Key Arguments
Expulsion Of Unsuccessful Union Candidates After Senator's Praise For Union Democracy
Expelled Members Can Keep Current Jobs But Lose Future Steel Industry Employment Without Union Membership
Union Requirements Infringe Individual Rights And Justify Right To Work Laws
Right To Work Laws Allow Employment Without Union Membership While Permitting Voluntary Joining
18 States Have Right To Work Laws, Six Voting On Them
Such Laws Prevent Unions From Punishing Challengers By Denying Livelihood