Exclusive — Sen. Rand Paul: Cannot Support Trump Nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer If She Still Favors PRO Act
Sen. Paul said he cannot support Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Donald Trump’s pick for Labor Secretary, if she still favors the PRO Act.
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Public Unions’ Democrat Allies Vote to Offset Effects of Janus Decision in Connecticut
Democrats in the Connecticut Senate voted to approve a bill that would give public-sector unions easier access to new or existing employees and their personal information.
Catholic Employee Files Discrimination Charge Against Labor Union over Abortion Rights Stance
A Catholic employee has filed a federal complaint against a major labor union, claiming union officials rejected her requests to end the deduction of her dues because she objects to the union’s pro-abortion rights stance.
Teachers Ask SCOTUS to Review Law Allowing Union to Condition Say in Workplace Rights on Membership
Teachers have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing Massachusetts law allows a union to require membership for a say in work conditions.
Teachers’ Unions See Drops in Membership and Revenue
Teachers’ unions are continuing to see a decline in membership and revenue since the Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME in June 2018.
Right to Work Legal: Chicago Teachers Have ‘Right to Rebuff’ Union Demands
The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation (NRTW) has issued a special legal notice to the more than 20,000 teachers affected by the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) strike order.
NEA Votes to Allow Non-Teachers as Members
NEA delegates voted to open up membership to non-teachers who will be eligible to donate to the union’s political action committee (PAC).
Mark Janus Continues Legal Case for Refund of His Union Fees
Mark Janus, the Illinois state employee whose case challenging compulsory union dues led to a landmark victory at the Supreme Court last year, is continuing his lawsuit, this time to recover the union dues that were seized from him.
Survey: Nearly Half of Teachers Under 35 Want to Negotiate Salary, Benefits Without Unions
A recent survey of 2,000 teachers in 22 states found 48 percent of teachers under 35 would prefer to negotiate their own salary and benefits for themselves, without the involvement of teachers’ unions.
Ohio Worker Brings Class Action Lawsuit Against Union over Forced Union Dues
A Columbus, Ohio, city employee filed a federal class action lawsuit last week against the Communication Workers of America (CWA) Local 4502 for continuing to collect union dues from her paycheck despite her objections.
Union Bosses Retreat in Lawsuit Challenging Scheme to Block Workers’ Janus Rights
A group of Ohio public sector employees has won in a settlement with union officials who attempted to block workers from exercising their First Amendment right to refrain from paying dues that support the union.
NH State Employees Sue Union Seeking Refund of Dues
A federal lawsuit filed by New Hampshire state workers claims union officials illegally compelled them to pay union dues as a condition of their employment.