Mark Janus, a social worker in the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, filed suit against the union he was forced to pay thousands of dollars in fees to, arguing that such financial support of a political organization he does not agree with is compelled speech and mandated association. His lawsuit has overthrown the Abood case which states have used to force nonmembers to pay union fees since 1977.
As our attention turns to the legality of forced private unionization, we encourage non-government workers to visit ChooseCharity.com to find out how they can divert all dues to a charity of their choice.