External advocacy and political involvement are deeply ingrained in union culture. Bill Fletcher Jr. writes Myth 8: "The union is using our money for political action and I have no say in the matter", in his novel "They're Bankrupting Us" and 20 other myths about unions. In this myth, Bill Fletcher Jr. discusses unions and how they carry out political actions. Unions often carry out political actions in controversial ways, without always taking full advantage of their work. Fletcher argues that when unions and politics collide, people especially critically interpret unions' missions and their power. He does not develop the way he titles the myth, but skims the surface of the union consensus on political matters. The myth is based on the belief that “unions should stay out of politics and focus on what happens in the workplace” (Fletcher 65). This myth exists because people often criticize unions, saying they should stay away from politics and focus only on work. related questions. However, the reality is that the workplace does not exist in isolation and there is a close relationship between policy, law and the workforce. Political and legislative decisions directly impact the work environment in a variety of ways. A candidate for political office can have a significant impact on the workforce through zoning ordinances, taxes, business laws, the existence or absence of health regulations, security and illegal discrimination. They can also affect public investment (or lack of investment) in infrastructure, workers' rights to unionize, unemployment levels and the availability of unemployment insurance. Internal disagreements are widespread among unions, and even within the union there remains debate about how unions engage. At the beginning......middle of the article......is a vision for reforming education. (Washington View) (Barack Obama). " Phi Delta Kappan 1 (2012): 66. Academic OneFile. Web. November 16. 2013. de Sousa, Monica Teixeira. “The State of Our Unions: How President Obama's Education Reforms Threaten the Working Class.” Review of University of Louisville Law 50.2 (2011): Academic Research Completed, November 16, 2013. Dunbar, John. “The “Citizens United” Decision and Why It Matters” Center for Public Integrity. : b. November 16, 2013. .Fletcher Jr, Bill. : And 20 other myths about unions. Boston: Wilstead & Taylor Publishing Services, 2012. 65-72. Print. Lichtenstein, Nelson. “Can this election save the unions? ". Dissent (00123846) (2012: 2933). Academic research completed. Web November 16.. 2013.