U.S. State Teacher Monopoly Bargaining Laws
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STATE TEACHER MONOPOLY BARGAINING & DEDUCTION REVOCATION LAWS & PRACTICES*
- This presentation provides a state-by-state analysis of teacher union monopoly bargaining models, compulsory unionism, dues deductions, and related statutes in the U.S. public sector relating to teaching professionals as of April 2025.
- Biggest impact on freedom for teachers and employees in the public sector was Foundation-won Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 (2018), which declared compulsory union fees unconstitutional in the public sector; essentially giving every public employee Right to Work protections.
- The report is laid out so that each state is categorized into Model 1, 2, or 3 with details on bargaining statutes, mandatory subjects, and dues policies.
Bargaining Models Overview
The following presentation provides a comprehensive overview of state monopoly bargaining models, compulsory unionism, dues deductions, and related statutes in the U.S. public sector for teachers as of April 2025. It categorizes each state into Model 1, 2, or 3 detailing bargaining statutes, mandatory subjects of bargaining, and dues policies.
State Teacher Monopoly Bargaining MODELS
Model 1: States with teacher union mandatory monopoly bargaining statutes and defined subjects (e.g., wages, hours).
Model 2: States without teacher union mandatory statutes but tolerate bargaining in some districts.
Model 3: States with no teacher union monopoly bargaining statutes and no tolerance for exclusive bargaining.
Impact of Janus v. AFSCME Council 31
The Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 (2018) ruling declared compulsory union fees unconstitutional in the public sector, significantly impacting employee freedom. The report highlights this ruling’s influence on public sector employees. Free legal help for teachers who rights are being violated by a teacher union official.
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*Monopoly Bargaining Models created by Attorney Milton L. Chappell, National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, Inc
