Posts Tagged ‘Janus v. AFSCME’
After Janus, Foundation Continues Fight to Expand Freedom for Public Employees
Up until 2018, union bosses had the power to force millions of government workers to pay union dues or fees just to keep their jobs…
Read MoreFoundation Files SCOTUS Brief Defending Alaska’s Protections Against Forced Union Dues
The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the case Alaska v. Alaska State Employees Association. The brief supports the State of Alaska’s attempt to safeguard public sector workers’ First Amendment right to refrain from paying dues to a union they disapprove of. This right was…
Read MoreAlaska Supreme Court Trashes First Amendment
For four years, Gov. Michael Dunleavy (R) has fought to ensure Alaska state employees can exercise their First Amendment rights under Janus. His administration is now attempting to bring this battle to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Read MoreFoundation: Texas Taxpayers Shouldn’t Be Forced to Fund Union Activities
Brief says Janus explains why Texas Supreme Court must invalidate ‘official time’ scam
Read MoreCourt of Appeals reviewing teacher union bosses’ lawsuit ensure compliance with Foundation-won Janus 2018 Supreme Court precedent
The Foundation has just submitted a brief at the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Anderson Federation of Teachers, et al. v. Rokita…
Read MoreCUNY Professors’ Lawsuit Challenging Forced Association with Antisemitism-Linked Union Continues at Second Circuit
CUNY professors challenge NY law that forces them to be represented by hostile union hierarchy
Read MoreIllinois Security Officer Defends Janus Rights Amidst ICOP Union Discrimination
ICOP Union officials sought to coerce membership by preventing non-members from defending their jobs
Read MoreConnecticut State Trooper Wins $260,500 Settlement in Federal Lawsuit Against CSPU and Department Officials
Connecticut State Trooper Joseph Mercer was demoted after he abstained from funding union politics, CSPU union has now backed down and settled case
Read MoreNorthwest Ohio Employees File Suit to Knock Down Another Janus Restriction
AFSCME has a reputation in Ohio for refusing Janus rights to employees, and the Foundation and employees aren’t letting it slide.
Read MoreFoundation Files Brief at Michigan Supreme Court Blasting TPOAM Union’s Forced Fee Scheme
TPOAM Union’s “fee-for-grievance” scheme unlawfully pressures employees to become union members; Michigan Right to Work repeal does not make scheme legal
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