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SCOTUS gives ‘billionaires a megaphone,’ the left says

Illinois government employee Mark Janus, center, turns after thanking supporters outside the Supreme Court, Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, in Washington. The Supreme Court takes up a challenge Monday in a case that could deal a painful financial blow to organized labor. The court is considering a challenge to an Illinois law that allows unions representing government employees to collect fees from workers who choose not to join. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Illinois government employee Mark Janus, center, turns after thanking supporters outside the Supreme Court, Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, in Washington. The Supreme Court takes up a challenge Monday in a case that could deal a painful financial blow to organized labor. The court is considering a challenge to an Illinois law that allows unions representing government employees to collect fees from workers who choose not to join. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
By Bria Felicien
June 27, 2018

1. Workers Must Get Radical to Fight Back Against Janus

From The New York Times: "The only solution for labor, after the Supreme Court decision in Janus, is militant, confrontational action by workers, with or without union support."

2. The Supreme Court mutes California unions, and gives billionaires a megaphone

From Sacramento Bee: "In that sense, it is also yet another blow to the American middle class and to efforts to close the gaping income disparities in this country."

3. Supreme Court deals big setback to labor unions

From WHNT: " 'Big loss for the coffers of the Democrats!' " Trump said in a tweet."

ExploreJanus decision ‘reins in unions’ political power,’ the right says

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