Janus v. AFSCME

Teaching Profession Teachers React to the Supreme Court Ruling That Ends 'Fair Share' Union Fees
Some teachers are excited about the prospect of no longer having to pay dues to their union, while others have reiterated their commitment to their union.
Madeline Will, June 28, 2018
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School Choice & Charters How the Janus Decision Could Fuel the Growth of Charter Schools and Vouchers
In the bruising arena of school choice and electoral politics, teachers' unions have long been the primary opposition to efforts to expand charter schools and vouchers at the ballot box.
Arianna Prothero, June 28, 2018
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5 min read
Teaching Profession In Pushback to Janus Ruling, Democrats Tout Bill Affirming Union Power
Democrats in Congress sharply criticized the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling this week that prohibits public sector unions from collecting "fair share" fees from workers.
Andrew Ujifusa, June 28, 2018
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2 min read
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. reads the court's 5-4 majority decision in Janus v AFSCME on June 27.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. reads the court's 5-4 majority decision in <i>Janus</i> v <i>AFSCME</i> on June 27.
Art Lien
Law & Courts Opinion The Supreme Court's Decision on Union Dues Will Have Profound Consequences
Teachers already make less than comparable employees, and the 'Janus' decision could make things worse, writes Celine McNicholas.
Celine McNicholas, June 27, 2018
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Plaintiff Mark Janus, center, sits with Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner, left, and Liberty Justice Center founder and chairman John Tillman inside the U.S. Supreme Court as the decision in Janus v AFSCME is delivered. The Illinois-based Liberty Justice Center has been representing Janus in his years-long challenge to union fees.
Plaintiff Mark Janus, center, sits with Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner, left, and Liberty Justice Center founder and chairman John Tillman inside the U.S. Supreme Court as the decision in Janus v AFSCME is delivered. The Illinois-based Liberty Justice Center has been representing Janus in his years-long challenge to union fees.
Art Lien
Law & Courts Opinion Why the Court's Ruling Against Mandatory Union Dues Is a Good Thing
We should be cheered by the 'Janus' ruling, but not because it weakens teachers’ unions, writes the Cato Institute’s Neal McCluskey.
Neal McCluskey, June 27, 2018
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The U.S. Supreme Court meets for the last day of opinions on June 27.
The U.S. Supreme Court meets for the last day of opinions on June 27.
Art Lien
Law & Courts What the Supreme Court Justices Say: Quotes From the 'Janus' Ruling
Here are some key passages from the majority and dissenting opinions in the Supreme Court ruling on Janus v. AFSCME.
June 27, 2018
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4 min read
Teaching Profession 7 Things to Know About the Supreme Court Decision That Just Slammed Teachers' Unions
The U.S. Supreme Court just dealt teachers' unions a heavy blow. Here's what you need to know.
Madeline Will, June 27, 2018
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3 min read
Law & Courts Opinion Supreme Court Delivers Fair Share Case Decision
This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling on Janus v. AFSCME, a high-profile case with big implications for unions, leaders, and school systems across the country.
Emily Douglas-McNab, June 27, 2018
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2 min read
Law & Courts Video The Janus Ruling: What Happens Now?
On June 27, 2018, the Supreme Court ruled that teachers' unions and other public employee unions can't collect agency fees from nonmembers. The ruling in 'Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Council 31' was a big blow to unions. So what impact will it have? How will it affect teachers? How are people reacting? Education Week experts Liana Loewus and Madeline Will explain in this video, original broadcast on Facebook.
June 27, 2018
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Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner, center, gives a thumbs up to supporters outside the U.S. Supreme Court on June 27, after justices ruled that public-employee unions can't collect agency fees from nonmembers. Accompanying Rauner are, from left: Liberty Justice Center's Director of Litigation Jacob Huebert, plaintiff Mark Janus, and Liberty Justice Center founder and chairman John Tillman, right.
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner, center, gives a thumbs up to supporters outside the U.S. Supreme Court on June 27, after justices ruled that public-employee unions can't collect agency fees from nonmembers. Accompanying Rauner are, from left: Liberty Justice Center's Director of Litigation Jacob Huebert, plaintiff Mark Janus, and Liberty Justice Center founder and chairman John Tillman, right.
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Law & Courts Supreme Court Deals Unions a Stinging Defeat in 'Janus' Case
Teacher and other public employee unions can’t collect agency fees from nonmembers, the court ruled in the Janus case, a decision that could hurt unions' revenue and membership numbers.
Mark Walsh & Madeline Will, June 27, 2018
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9 min read
Teaching Profession Unions After Janus: Fewer Members, Less Money, and More Teacher Voice?
A new analysis looks at what happened in Michigan and Wisconsin after right-to-work legislation was passed to collect clues about what an unfavorable Supreme Court ruling could mean for teachers' unions.
Madeline Will, June 7, 2018
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4 min read
Teaching Profession Will the Largest Teachers' Union Lose 10 Percent of Its Members?
According to a news report, the National Education Association plans to slash its budget by $50 million, anticipating an unfavorable ruling in the Janus case.
Madeline Will, May 22, 2018
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3 min read
Teaching Profession Q&A Randi Weingarten on Janus: 'It Will Be a Bumpy Ride' for Unions
Education Week sat down with American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten for a conversation about the recent wave of teacher activism and how the unions are preparing for the Janus decision.
Madeline Will, May 22, 2018
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6 min read
Education Opinion What Lies Ahead for Teachers' Unions After Janus?
Brad Marianno joins the guest blog today to discuss what a shift in political trade winds post-Janus could mean for teachers' unions.
Guest Blogger, March 14, 2018
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4 min read
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