Opinion: Tennesseans should reject government overreach, vote against Amendment 1
The “right to work” amendment is the first of four constitutional questions on the November ballot. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Brandon Osbahr
Brandon Osbahr is business manager for UA Plumbers Local 17. He also represents Memphis and West Tennessee in the Tennessee State Pipe Trades Association.
Jeff Taylor
Jeff Taylor is business manager for UA Steamfitters Local 614. He also represents Memphis and West Tennessee in the Tennessee State Pipe Trades Association.
Leaders of Tennessee State Pipe Trades Association say distorted rancor might make for more clicks on social media, but it does a disservice to Tennessee voters. So does demonizing labor unions.
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