Supreme Court Rules Against AFSCME in a 5-4 Decision in Janus vs. AFSCME Case
On Wednesday, the five justices in the majority vote of the Janus vs. AFSCME case dismantled 40 years of legal precedent by undermining public workers and their unions in favor of privileged, wealthy corporate interests. The effects of this decision could eventually gut healthcare benefits, wages, and the ability to protect workplace health and safety of public sector workers.
The five justices in the majority ruled that mandating agency fees for non-members is unconstitutional under the First Amendment. Agency fees are paid by workers who choose not to belong in the union, but are represented by the union for contract bargaining, grievances, and other functions. The court also ruled that unions must continue to represent non-members even if they opt out of paying agency fees. This decision is designed to diminish revenue and erode membership and influence.
This article in Vox provides a solid overview on the significance of the Janus vs. AFSCME decision if you want to read more.
You can read reaction from DC37 on the decision here and here.
On Wednesday, the five justices in the majority vote of the Janus vs. AFSCME case dismantled 40 years of legal precedent by undermining public workers and their unions in favor of privileged, wealthy corporate interests. The effects of this decision could eventually gut healthcare benefits, wages, and the ability to protect workplace health and safety of public sector workers.
The five justices in the majority ruled that mandating agency fees for non-members is unconstitutional under the First Amendment. Agency fees are paid by workers who choose not to belong in the union, but are represented by the union for contract bargaining, grievances, and other functions. The court also ruled that unions must continue to represent non-members even if they opt out of paying agency fees. This decision is designed to diminish revenue and erode membership and influence.
This article in Vox provides a solid overview on the significance of the Janus vs. AFSCME decision if you want to read more.
You can read reaction from DC37 on the decision here and here.
Lee,
M. (June 29, 2018). Our Union Our Power.
DC37
AFSCME AFL-CIO blog
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