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jeff47

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8. Except they were "emergency fees" for political activity.

Reply to underpants (Original post)

Thu Jun 21, 2012, 06:31 PM

Jun 2012

They were explicitly earmarked for political activity, not collective bargaining. So the "free rider" argument doesn't apply.

The ruling does not apply to "normal" union dues. Just these special fees.

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The ruling against SEIU today probably means that the court will rule against Obamacare. [View all] underpants Jun 2012 OP

Unions can still contribute and they can still collect special fees Nuclear Unicorn Jun 2012 #1

Maybe Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2012 #2

If Nuclear Unicorn Jun 2012 #7

I'll keep that in mind. Thanks! Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2012 #11

Does it appear the SCOTUS is preparing for a possible Obama second term? SoutherDem Jun 2012 #3

"Baking into the cake"? Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2012 #4

totally fair ruling by the court. madrchsod Jun 2012 #5

I don't think you read the decision correctly Lurks Often Jun 2012 #6

Except they were "emergency fees" for political activity. jeff47 Jun 2012 #8

I've long held that Scalia would not rule against jaysunb Jun 2012 #9

You doubted...? TeamPooka Jun 2012 #10

It was a 7 - 2 decision. That is not partisan. badtoworse Jun 2012 #12