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The future of US public-sector labor is in question.

The US Supreme Court is poised to rule on 

, and could overturn the requirement that public-sector workers must pay a “fair share” of union dues even if they are not members. "Fair share" workers pay a reduced rate when compared to full union membership, but without them the collective bargaining power of unions would be significantly reduced.

NPR's Nina Totenberg on the case background

Today's Question: Should workers pay their "fair share" if they benefit from collective bargaining?

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Update: Supreme Court rules against public unions on “fair share” fees. The future of US public-sector labor is in question. The US Supreme Court is poised to rule on Harris vs. Quinn, and could overturn the requirement that public-sector workers must pay a “fair share” of union dues even if they are not members. “Fair…

Should workers pay their “fair share” if they benefit from collective bargaining?

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