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AFP-NJ: NJ Workers Stand to Benefit from Right-to-Work Supreme Court Case
TRENTON, N.J. – Americans for Prosperity-New Jersey (AFP-NJ) on Tuesday reacted to the Supreme Court hearing oral arguments for a landmark case for worker freedom and free speech, Janus v AFSCME. The case will decide the constitutionality of forcing more than 5 million government workers in 22 non-right-to-work states, including New Jersey, to pay fees to a union as a condition of keeping their job. “The Janus case could be our lightning in a bottle for worker freedom in New Jersey,” said AFP-NJ state director Erica Jedynak. “We believe a decision for the plaintiff can be the first step in…
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