Post by bot on Apr 3, 2016 16:19:51 GMT -5
Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association
WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in response to today's Supreme Court decision in Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association, affirming the Ninth Circuit Court’s ruling in favor of working Americans:
"Today's Supreme Court decision affirming the legality of agency fees for collective bargaining is a victory for teachers and for all public workers seeking to organize for better pay and benefits. By upholding precedent, the Court is ensuring that everyone who benefits from collective bargaining ought to contribute to that effort. The victories of the workers' rights movement throughout our history were made possible by strong unions standing up for their members' access to the opportunities that open doors to our middle class. For years now, Republicans in Congress have been working to erode the hard-won victories by organized labor that helped us build a strong economy and a strong middle class. I will continue to support teachers' right to organize, and I will keep standing up for workers' rights and opposing efforts to undermine them through legislation or litigation.
“This decision also demonstrates the importance of the Senate confirming Judge Merrick Garland to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court. Today’s four-four split among the justices shows how critical it is for the Court to operate at full strength and how doing so is in the interest of every American, regardless of political affiliation or ideology. I continue to urge Senate Republicans to end their obstruction and allow hearings and a confirmation vote for Judge Garland without delay."