Minnesota Unions Losing Members in wake of Janus Decision
The 2018 Janus Decision by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), has uncovered just how much support the Public Sector Employee Unions actually have. Since the Janus v AFSCME ruling (see below) membership in Minnesota Publics Employee Unions has plummeted. Average loss is in the 50% range, although one Teamster 320 group reportedly has only 33 members out of a unit of over 100. The rest have either opted out or not joined. It's no surprise. As reported previously by us , AFSCME Council 5 Executive Director John Westmoreland resigned amidst charges of misconduct. Teamsters 320 Boss Brian Aldes has ties to Federally Indicted Chicago Teamster Boss John Coli, and Brian has supported the UAW even as the Feds prepare RICO charges against them. But SCOTUS didn't rule in favor of Janus because of ties to corruption, but as a violation of First Amendment Free Speech. Public Employee Unions regularly support candidates whose positions are in stark contrast to member ...