[faithhopecharity]

at many or most schools, union membership is mandatory as either a condition of employment (excepting right to work states)
or as a practical expedient just to survive there

and yes, a union member CAN ask that the political portion of their dues not be charged

HOWEVER,
1. unions designate just how much of the dues are political. I have known a couple unions who designated a ridiculously Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny amount as qualified for Non-Assessment. Like maybe $2 a month when the dues are over $100-$150

there is no effective recourse from this cheating.

a person could sue the union, but that’s not practical for most folks just trying to survive on a wage

AND...

send in a request like that to your union and it is a DEAD RINGER that your union identifies you... you can kiss off any genuine Duty of Representation in case you need any help keeping your job.

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just saying that the court decision does not translate to much utility in the real world of survival, but thanks we are aware of it and it is good that you posted the info

[Impala64ssa]

unions designate just how much of the dues are political. I have known a couple unions who designated a ridiculously Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny amount as qualified for Non-Assessment.
Wouldn't it be great if union members could file some sort of class actions against those unions, demranding they disclose how they calculate and determine how much $$$ they allocate for political activities. They just screwed Pres Trump over some, to say the least dubious financial irregularities so turnabout's fair play