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Old 12-23-2008, 01:26 PM   #123
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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?
Pay the staff and travel expenses and other costs associated with grievances. They probably will have a lawyer on staff or at least on retainer. Most Unions participate in the training of their membership and also communicate with other unions North American wide concerning safety and health issues as well as political concerns. Unions also lobby the different levels of government on behalf of their membership.
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