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Show The Right to Work laws of your state and 19 other states forbid dis- crimination against working men and women who refuse to pay monthly dues or fees to labor unions. The map below identifies 20 states that do more than pay to the principle of individual freedom. lip-servi- ce tmiiAHT far The historic right of states to outlaw compulsory unionism is forced by Section 1 4(b) of the Section 14(b) is a major issue Taft-Hartl- rein- - Act. ey in this nnA3i years election campaign. Its repeal next year by Congress and the President would strike down all existing state Right to Work laws. Such action would be a brazen political payoff to union bosses who want the power to exact tribute from throughout the wage-earne- rs nation. The contrasting positions of the rival Presidential and Senate candidates and their respective party platforms follow: GERALD JIMMY CARTER think Section 14(b) should be repealed. I I FORD am vigorously opposed to the repeal of Section 14(b) of the Taft-Hartl- Act. ey FRANK MOSS Has failed to respond. to inquiries from supporters of Right to Work (but voted for repeal of Section 14(b) in 1966). DEMOCRATIC PARTY PLATFORM We will seek repeal of Section 14(b) of the - ORRIN HATCH "I favor the preservation of Section 14(b) of the REPUBLICAN Taft-Hartl- ey Taft-Hartl- Act. ey PARTY PLATFORM Union membership as a condition of employment has been regulated by state law under Section 14(b). This basic right should continue to be determined by the states. Act. As a presidential candidate, Mr. GEORGIA Carter was taken to the top of the mountain by union official George Meany. And there spread out before. Mr. Carter were all the riches of the union treasuries. Overcome by ambition and a thirst for power, Mr. Carter knelt down before George Meany. And Mr. Carter was transformed. He now advocates abolition of Right to Work protection and the enactment of common-sit- e picketing legis- lation. Thus, Mr. Carter's stand on Right to Work is not in accord with Southern principle." John Crown, Associate Editor The Atlanta Journal Please return this to: Reed Larson, President National Right to Work Committee 8316 Arlington Blvd. Fairfax, Virginia 22038 Yes, want to help you tell the Right to Work story. closed is my maximum contribution. National Right To Work Committee WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS: 8316 Arlington Boulevard j Mr. Fairfax, Virginia 22038 I national coalition ol more than 900,000 citizens Irom all walks of lile dedicated to the belief that every American should have the right, but should not be compelled to join or pay money to labor organizations for the Right to Work. The Committee Is and does not endorse or support any political candidate or A I p I En- - I ; Name non-partis- political party. iSOUPlil? '"Mi ii!D i liiHitjfly iiiifeflfciRntgmatjpaai ffi 35 955$? vramraren 9ie Address fit forc i m eraml I City ; State Zip J i |