The Supreme Court said Tuesday it would hear a major challenge to California's public unions and decide whether they may charge fees to non-members to support collective bargaining.
At issue is a 1970s-era court precedent that allows these unions in California and 20 other states to collect "fair share" fees from all employees.
The court's conservatives, led by Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr., have signaled they see these forced fees as unconstitutional because they require some employees to support a cause they oppose.
In the fall, the justices will hear a direct challenge to the fees brought on behalf of Rebecca Friedrichs, a public school teacher in Orange County who objects to supporting the California Teachers Assn.
The case is likely to be seen as crucial test of public employee unions, which have under political attack in several Republican-led states. The outcome may well have a political impact as well, because these unions have been reliable supporters of the Democratic Party.
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2 comments:
Maybe forced AFSME dues will stop in Maryland? It is nothing but a slush fund for the Dems.
You can thank O'Malley for that one 11:33. You have to be a union member paying dues which ultimately go to the democratic party IF you want a job as a state employee.
I certainly hope the Supremes rule correctly but after last week I seriously doubt it. Nope, we are pushing more and more for a one party rule. If folks want that I will hid, if they don't they need to get up and vote these corrupt folks out.
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