Oppose ballot measure limiting union political activity
In Plain English
The Special Exemptions Act qualified for November's ballot and would restrict unions from political activities while leaving corporations unrestricted. Common Cause and League of Women Voters oppose the measure as unbalanced. If approved, Richmond formally joins this opposition coalition.
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Votes
Join Common Cause and the League of Women Voters in opposing the 'Special Exemptions Act'
6 to 0
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