How Bad Would Prop. 75 Be for California Union Power?

I ask this question genuinely, not rhetorically. The Los Angeles Times featured Prop. 75 Worries Union Leaders today, with the subhead "Many in the rank and file could support the measure, which would limit use of members' dues. Opponents have been slow to rally." It comes along with this George Skelton column chronicling worries among Democrats that their supporters won't show up to vote in the special election.
But Allison Hayward links to Prop. 75 loophole limits its impact in the Sacramento Bee, pointing out that Prop. 75 apparently covers only mandating dues to pay for express advocacy. So, if there is an issue advocacy "loophole," how much will union power be curtailed?

Posted by Rick Hasen at October 10, 2005 08:17 AM