LABOR LAWS UNFAIR It seems that in the field of labor law, Canadians are not being well served by their elected representatives. A recent national poll by “the Gallup Organization shows that 87 per cent of: “through compulsory union dues, to support political parties. Among respondents from union households, 84 per cent hold the same view. Yet this overwhelming consensus of opinion isn't reflected in our labor laws. by law to ‘pay dues, the law allows unions to spend forc- ed union dues on any politi- cal party or cause they choose, For many workers,. union dues have become, in part, a Political tax that violates Federation of Labor which has passed a resolution in support of the Palestinian Liberation Organization. This is why Merv Lavigne, a Haileybury School of Mines teacher, will challenge aspects of labor law in the 7 - Friday, October 25, 1985 - North Shore News ‘want to spend money on po- litical parties and causes, they must seek voluntary donations, However, the lawmakers, provincially and federally, appear to be reluctant to change the laws for fear of Union dues have become political tax _ Dear Editor: are doing ‘the politicians’ jobs for them. We can only hope that some of our politicians summon the necessary pluck and principle to promote freedom of conscience. by Supreme Court of Ontario on Dec. 18. Mr. Lavigne is seeking a declaration under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms that if unions opposition from vocal union leadership. Citizens like Merv Lavigne and groups like the National Citizens’ Coalition their freedom of conscience. 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