Mary Beth Schneider

Indianapolis Star

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State government reporter for the Indianapolis Star

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Under federal law, employees don't have to join unions, but labor contracts require that they pay for the representation that unions provide.

'Right to Work' Laws in an Election Year

Under federal law, employees don't have to join unions, but labor contracts require that they pay for the representation that unions provide.

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In the depths of an economic crisis, recent polls show that attacks are backfiring on John McCain .  But the message from his Republican base was to come out swinging.

Last Call for Game-Changers

In the depths of an economic crisis, recent polls show that attacks are backfiring on John McCain .  But the message from his Republican base was to come out swinging.

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