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The reason why donations of labor are not counted as political contributions is that they are the traditional way for labor unions to contribute to candidates w
by nickff 11y ago
The reason why donations of labor are not counted as political contributions is that they are the traditional way for labor unions to contribute to candidates while avoiding campaign spending limits; the unions have lobbied (sympathetic) politicans and regulators (who are members of many of the same unions) to leave them alone. Large labor unions have contributed vast quantities of (paid) member time to a great many political candidates, campaigns, and causes for more than 50 years, and rules like this give them an advantage over corporations in the regulatory and political arenas.
- aaronbrethorst 11y agoPoor misunderstood, disadvantaged corporations...If only their employees cared more and were willing to donate their time to make sure their employer was seen in a better light.
- nickff 11y agoThe union members are usually either paid or pressured into "volunteering" for candidates; it can also be a requirement for advancement in the union. If union members were making the decision of whether or not to support political campaigns without union influence, your point would be correct; but that's not what's happening.
- AlexCoventry 11y ago> The union members are usually either paid or pressured into "volunteering" for candidates You can probably find some stories like this, but they will be a tiny minority. There's no way a reasonable and informed person would say it's "usual".