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Labor Union shakedown.
My 16 year old son works at Safeway as a courtesy clerk. He works 16 hours/week. Safeway is a "union shop". My son was just given a bill by his labor union for initiation $256.00 then monthly $56.00.
Here's the rub; he earns minimum wage. He has no benefits. No medical, no dental. Safeway pays him the minimum allowed by law.
So what is the value of union representation for my son? The initiation fee is a big chunk for a high school kid working minimum wage.
My advice to my son? Ignore the letter. If push comes to shove, quit the job and find a non-union position elsewhere.
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My work here is nearly finished.
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