Wisconsin construction worker sues union over dues deductions

  • Caryn Johnson, an employee of Olympic Companies, filed a class action against her employer and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades.
  • The lawsuit alleges the company and union made dues deductions after Johnson terminated her membership.
  • The lawsuit claims violation of Wisconsin’s right to work law.
  • The National Right to Work Foundation is providing legal aid to Johnson.

By WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF

BridgeTower Media Newswires

An employee of Olympic Companies filed a class action lawsuit against the Waukesha company and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District 7 claiming they continued to deduct union fees from her paycheck after she provided written termination of her union membership — a violation of Wisconsin law…

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