quote:But unless I am reading your response wrong your union knowingly accepts illegal aliens as members. And by doing this is in fact in violation of the law. Is this OK as long as they can pay their membership dues ?
A violation of WHAT law?
The Union is not an employer, unless you become a Union Business Agent, Business Manager, or office employee. It is, in essence, a fraternal organization. I doubt if Lion's, Rotary or Boys and Girls clubs ask for proof of citizenship.
Through our apprenticeship program, we provide training. There is not requirement to provide proof of citizenship for that education.
Now, if any of the signatory employers fail to verify any Union member's or apprentice's legal status for employment, that would be their issue.
I'm not ducking this question, just pointing out that it does not apply to Union membership, as pointed out above.
Larry
