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read this before sending your letter!!! Bruce Cameron of the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation (NRTW) has personally represented clients in at least twenty-three states. As part of the free legal aid provided by the NRTW, he offers to review your religious accommodation letter before it goes to the union. According to Cameron, this is especially important in those rare cases where a religious accommodation request is denied and the EEOC is unable to negotiate an accommodation or unwilling to pursue the matter in court. Cameron says, "It's crucial for these letters to be well-written because the content of your religious accommodation letter will have a substantial impact on the outcome of your accommodation request. If the matter goes to court (which is rare) the content of the religious accommodation letter is critical." Using a sample letter or relying on a letter written by another religious objector is a trap. Cameron notes, "Unions and courts look on copied religious accommodation letters much like teachers look on copied homework. If you are sincere, you ought to be able to write your own letter." Instead, Cameron says, "Make it personal and use this basic outline: 1) explain what it is about the union that creates the conflict with your religious beliefs, 2) explain your religious beliefs in some detail, and 3) tell the union what it will take to resolve the problem. Offer a solution." The most common solution to these kinds of cases is to redirect the union fees to charity. The process is simple and effective. Cameron estimates that of those who ask to opt out, 98% receive an accommodation without difficulty. Then, if an employee has any trouble, NRTW is available to provide the funding to ensure that all sincere religious accommodation requests are successful. If you would like to become a religious objector and take advantage of the free counsel offered by Bruce Cameron and the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, please contact us by mail, email, or fax: Evergreen
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