The Supreme Court of the United States heard the arguments in the case of Janus vs. AFSCME. This case was argued before SCOTUS in 2018. Your Term Project is to
Research aspects of the case; Janus vs. AFSCME.
1) Know the type of union being discussed. Detail the advantages and disadvantages of this type of union membership.
2) Determine the benefits and challenges for each side, Janus and AFSCME.
3) Understand and explain how the Abood vs. Detroit Board of Education, established a law which maintained precedence since 1977.
4) Research and discuss any additional historically cases which have challenged or supported the 1977 decision.
5) From your research and course learnings determine which side, Janus or AFSCME you support. Do you agree or disagree with the courts decision in the case, why or why not?
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