quote:s the money used by the AEA PACs a distinct amount, or is it just part of a dues deduction?
I'm not sure, but how does that matter?
quote:There are some positions that dont require a degree, like teaching aides, that receive barely above minimum wage, which for a family of 3+ would be far below poverty level.
A single person supporting a family of 3 would be below the poverty level earning minimum wage at a full time job, but only by a few thousand dollars. And as I said earlier, if your union can only accomplish getting you the federally mandated minimum wage, it's not a union worth funding.