Labor unions provide many benefits for workers

In response to Paul Mills’ Monday letter, “Union dues”:

It seems as if Mr. Mills enjoyed his 30 years as a union member, receiving his negotiated wage increases, health insurance and pension. He always had the opportunity to seek employment in a nonunion workplace. His employer did not just give him these benefits. They were negotiated by his union.

A union is an organization in which a majority of workers join together to have a say in their future. After a contract is negotiated, it is presented to the membership, and a majority vote is needed to accept it. That is part of what union officers get paid for.

A union never tells a member how to vote. Union leaders research who will best look out for their members and then inform the membership.

Mr. Mills states in his letter that he has a strong dislike for Democratic politicians. Then he applauds a tax cut that he will receive for a few years. Just another follower of the Trumpster.