Could one argue that mandatory union membership is unconstitutional?

Question

Many jobs require you to be a member of the union in order to be eligible for employment, could one argue that this is discrimination?

Answer 1

you are being coherced into joining a private organiztion against your will

Answer 2

One could make the argument that it's a violation of your right to assemble, on the grounds that a right "to" assemble must inherantly include the right NOT to assemble.

More clearly, though, the US is a signatory to the Helsinki Treaty on Human Rights. This was signed and ratified and is, therefore, law in the US. The Helsinki accords specifically guarantee citizens the right to employment without mandatory membership in any organization, including political parties or labor unions. Closed shops are, therefore, clearly illegal in the US.

Trouble is, the Supreme Court has sidestepped the issue by simply declining to hear any case on the subject.

Richard

Answer 3

NO. you can go get a job anywhere you want. if you don't want to be in a union go work somewhere where there is no union.

Answer 4

I don't think you could argue that it's unconstitutional. You could argue that it's wrong, or even dumb.

Answer 5

I don't think so. there's nothing in Constitution about right to work.