DaGman wrote :"I believe Beck only applies in right to work states. In closed shop states, it is the law to pay full dues."
You are correct. During the last election I was upset that my dues were going towards supporting Kerry and every other democrat on the ticket. In Indiana, there is nothing we can do about it since it's not a right to work state.
Beck applies to non-right to work states because of union security clauses in collective bargaining agreements. If one decides to resign one's membership, one pays for activities which are germane to collective bargaining, contract administration and grievance adjustment, i.e. - representational activities. In right to work states, under the National Labor Relations Act, union security is a moot issue and no dues are paid as a condition of employment, if one chooses to be a non-member of the union. I am a
Beck objector myself residing in a non-right to work state. For more information check out
National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation.