Cindy Carr, (202) 495-3034 or cindy.carr@sierraclub.org
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Supreme Court reversed Janus v. AFSCME, which will restrict public sector unions’ long-standing ability to collect fair share fees from non-members who benefit from the work unions do.
In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune released the following statement:
"Despite resistance from corporations and right wing politicians, the labor movement has always moved America forward. Unions have pushed for progress on human and economic rights for all Americans and continue to work to create a more just and equitable society. Today's decision does the bidding of the very same corporations that have polluted our communities, but we will march on. The fight to protect the rights of working people is a fight to protect all of our rights, and the Sierra Club will continue to rise in solidarity with working families and unions to build a stronger, more equitable society."
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