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Episode: Labor Relations Radio, Ep. 19: GuestâThe Fairness Center's Nathan McGrath On Janus, the Allentown Symphony & More
Description: Share this episode of Labor Relations Radio.Background: On June 27, 2018, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision that affects the rights of public-sector employees across the country. The decision, Janus v. AFSCME, Council 31, involved a public employee, Mark Janus, who declined to join a union but was nevertheless required under a union contract to pay union fees, sometimes referred to as âagency feesâ or âfair share fees.â For years, these compulsory union fees were considered legal.The Supreme Courtâs decision in Janus was clear; compulsory union fees are now unconstitutional.The Fairnes...