A new era of freedom for Illinois public school employees

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision has marked a new era for public school employees in Illinois.

For decades, public school employees had to make an unfair, unconstitutional choice: Pay fees to a union, or lose your job.

But that changes with the Janus v. AFSCME decision. The court ruled in June 2018 that paying fees to a union can no longer be a condition of employment. Now you can work for the school district without paying fees to a union.

If you don’t like the way the union represents you or the way the union focuses on politics, or if you simply want to keep more of your paycheck to spend on things you care about, you no longer have to pay fees.

There are a lot of voices out there, and a lot of opinions. Here’s what you need to know to sort it all out:

What does the Janus v. AFSCME decision mean?

Why would I want to end my union dues or fees?

What happens if I am not a member of the union?

Which workers does the Janus case help?

I keep hearing about “free riders” – what does that mean?

How do I tell my employer and union to stop deducting dues or fees?

When can I end my union dues or fees?

Do I need to do anything if I am already a fair share payer?

What if the my employer or union does not honor my request, and continues deducting dues or fees continue to be deducted from my paycheck?

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