The Freedom Foundation: A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing
VSEA is aware that the Freedom Foundation–fronting as the organization “Opt Out Today”– is sending mailers urging members to stop paying union dues.
VSEA members should be aware that this is a coordinated effort, funded by billionaires, with the ultimate goal to weaken unions across our country so bosses can more easily suppress employee wages and benefits. In return, the billionaires become even wealthier.
These letters sometimes falsely claim to be legal notices but know that members are in no way obligated to respond to any letter urging them to leave their union.
Your union will always fight for you, but every member who leaves makes it more difficult for VSEA bargaining teams to negotiate strong contracts with fair wages, good benefits, and workplace safety protections. See the benefits of VSEA membership.
Who and what is the ‘Freedom’ Foundation?
The Freedom Foundation is a front group for corporate special interests. They promote policies in state government that are very bad for public services and state employees.