The two major teachers unions have been anticipating a negative decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in the Janus case since Trump added far-right Justice Neil Gorsuch to the Court.

Janus is a public employee in Illinois who enjoys the benefits of union membership but doesn’t want to pay dues. He says that compelling him to pay any dues to the union violates his rights, although he has no objection to obtaining the higher salary and pension benefits that the union wins for him.

Some conservatives hope the Janus decision is a death knell for unions, who supply funding to liberal causes and candidates. Other observers think that a negative decision will bring rejuvenation to the unions and compel them to get closer to their members and fight for their loyalty.

Source: The Janus Case Might Rejuvenate, Not Destroy, Unions | Diane Ravitch’s blog