The U.S. Supreme Court says public sector unions cannot force non-members to play union dues. We look at the 5-to-4 ruling and what it means for union clout. Then, a survey of school resource officer’s found that one in five officers feel that their school is unprepared for an active-shooter situation. We find out more about the survey’s components and what this might say about school resources. We also take a look at what Democrats would need in order to advance in upcoming elections.
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U.S. Supreme Court Delivers A Blow To Organized Labor
In a 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court said public sector unions cannot require non-members to pay union dues. Our guest says the decision could result in a loss of money, members and political muscle for organized labor. We also discuss Justice Anthony Kennedy’s announcement that he will retire from the Supreme Court next month.
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New Nationwide Survey Of School Resource Officers Shines Light On What Needs To Change With School Safety
A nationwide survey of 400 school resource officers found that one in five felt as though their schools were not prepared for an active shooter. It was one of many eye-opening statistics in the Education Week Research Center‘s survey conducted after the deadly school shootings in Parkland, Florida and Santa Fe, Texas. We speak with Education Week’s Evie Blad about the findings and what it might mean for school safety policy in the future.
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Wisconsin Democrats' Strategy Headed Into 2018, 2020
Wisconsin Democrats are regrouping after Donald Trump’s surprise win in Wisconsin in 2016. We talk to a journalist who’s been reporting on their efforts.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Bill Martens Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Richard Wolf Guest
- Evie Blad Guest
- David Siders Guest
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