Wednesday, May 30, 2018

"Facing declining membership, teachers unions now say anyone can join"





Link to article from the Washington Examiner:




From the article:


This would expand the possibility of union membership to those never employed in public education, including activists with deep pockets. It is of dubious legality, as unions are created to represent employees in a certain field, not to wield political influence.


And


If Janus wins, unions could be crippled. Agency fees -- costs to public sector employees who do not join the union but are required to pay for their collective bargaining agreement -- would be eliminated.