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My statement is corroborated by the source I linked. If you found it ambiguous, the precise statement I am referring to is illustrated in Figure 2 of my source.

You called the fact I raised a "tired talking point" and referenced a contentious source. While they do cite serious academics, they seem to draw their own conclusions in the text; unburdened by their references.

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>Well, in this case, how come preventing access to healthcare to NYS residents is in the interest of the teachers? And, why would teachers think that they are the only ones who deserve good health care?

I am not familiar with the particulars, but I am sure there is information published by the union explaining their position in more detail.

I reject your suggestion that I am ignorant how unions operate. I have been a member of a union for many years. Larger decisions are decided by voting.

Like democracy, unions are not perfect. But historically unions have been effective at negotiating rights for workers (weekends, 8hour workdays etc.)

I would argue they are one of the few ways labour has been able to impact policy and law.

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... aaand it's gone.
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Unions represent the interest of a large group of people, they arrive at policy through debate and consensus.

Allowing people to nominate representatives to argue policy is the foundation of representative democracy.

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*EU is not one country
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How would that ever be enforced, I wonder.
Comment · 3 months ago
It is especially important to work with early-stage researchers, as they are more eager to publish and obtain career stability than full professors.
Comment · 3 months ago
This works 100% of the time for cigarettes, ask if you can pay for one and they give you one for free.
Comment · 4 months ago
Yes, it honestly pathetic reading some of these comments. It should be called "Temporarily Inconvenienced Millionaires News"
Comment · 4 months ago
What is an ATS?

Why is it so hard to write out an acronym once...

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