(The Center Square) – An employee is accusing union officials of illegally declaring a Michigan manufacturing plant a “closed shop” and compelling dues deductions.

Kristen Dickinson, an employee of fire sprinkler manufacturer The Viking Corp., filed the federal unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board last week against the Steelworkers union.

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“Steelworkers union bosses are just interested in gaining more power over us and our pocketbooks,” Dickinson said . “If they really believe they are doing right by us, they shouldn’t fee

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