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Top three myths of Big Labor

By Matt Patterson
Published December 21, 2013 5:00am ET
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Top three myths of Big Labor
The rank-and-file union members who are struggling in these difficult economic times might be interested to know that the top 100 highest-paid union officials took home $52 million between them -- in 2012 alone. (AP Photo/The Journal Times, Mark Hertzberg) | Mark Hertzberg

Labor unions have been a powerful force in American life since the early 20th century. Yet many myths and misconceptions about unions abound, both on the Left and Right.

Here are the top three myths about unions, busted.

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