Labor fears setback as Supreme Court hears case on union dues, fees
Tuesday the Supreme Court heard a case from California on whether public sector non-unionized employees should be required to pay dues or fees. In California, every member in a bargaining unit is required to pay a union fee, whether or not they’re a union member. A non-member’s money could be used to finance lobbying they may not agree with. Public unions could face bankruptcy if the Supreme Court cuts out the fee requirements.
See "Labor fears setback as Supreme Court hears case on union dues, fees", Michael Finnegan, July 1, 2015