Tomorrow, Calif. voters will decide on the outcome of their paychecks by voting “yes” or “no” on Proposition 32.
Dubbed by supporters as the “paycheck protection” initiative, Proposition 32 would prohibit unions from using money deducted from workers’ paychecks for political purposes.
Voting “yes” on Proposition 32 would ban corporations and unions from direct contributions to politicians and their committees, accord- ing to the California Official Voter Information Guide.
A “no” vote would mean unions and corporations would have to abide by existing campaign finance laws.
Supporters of Proposition 32 say the initiative would prevent special interest groups from controlling politics.
Opponents say Proposition 32 is not what it appears to be. Organizations such as the League of Women Voters of California and the California Democratic Party claim super political action committees-billionaires, Wall Street investors and radical conservatives are “behind the scenes,” pushing to get the proposition passed.
Even though the law would limit big campaign spending by corpora- tions, it would “restrict everyday Californians from coming together to have a voice in the elections while creating massive special exemp- tions for the same groups funding the campaign,” according to votenoon32.org.