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Old 12-23-2008, 01:17 PM   #121
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Originally Posted by PsYcNeT View Post
Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly does a union do with any extra cash collected from dues each year?

Do they re-imburse union members, or throw a pizza party, or what?
I am not an expert, but I believe it varies depending upon the union. Some may put it into a strike fund, some a injured workers/compensation fund, pension fund, or some may alter dues for a year or differ increases.

Think of due like an extra tax, except it goes to a union instead of the government (although if you think about it, both are fairly similar).
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