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CurtEastPoint

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2. In the text above, it states pretty clearly why it matters, but a good question!

Reply to jonno99 (Reply #1)

Sat Jan 2, 2016, 03:58 PM

Jan 2016

"Right now the case is restricted to "public employees," but a win would open the floodgates for restrictions on the rights of all employees, public or private sector.

It’s already way too hard for many Americans to get by, let alone get ahead. And If the Koch brothers get their way, it will be another major blow to the middle class.

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Dear friends please sign this e action..One of the scariest Supreme Court cases you haven't heard of [View all] Omaha Steve Jan 2016 OP

I'm curious - what do public-sector unions have to do with corporations? Perhaps jonno99 Jan 2016 #1

In the text above, it states pretty clearly why it matters, but a good question! CurtEastPoint Jan 2016 #2

I agree, it's just that the text of this petition is misleading: jonno99 Jan 2016 #4

Here's a WashPost article on it.... 4139 Jan 2016 #3

Good info - thx. nt jonno99 Jan 2016 #5