They just can't
charge nonmembers a fee.
However, in California and 20 other states, teachers unions are allowed to
charge nonmembers a fee equivalent to dues to cover the costs of bargaining contracts, processing grievances, and other administrative activities (see Figure 1).
Not exact matches
There's a
charge to receive the articles: typically $ 15 per article for
nonmembers, $ 7.50 to $ 10 for members.
In the features section, readers will find an article from Mike Antonucci discussing Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association, a case currently awaiting a hearing by the U.S. Supreme Court that, if decided in favor of the plaintiffs, could end the practice of «agency fees»
charged by teachers unions to
nonmembers to cover the costs of collective bargaining.
A plurality of the American public — indeed a decided majority of those with an opinion on the matter — objects to the union practice of
charging fees to
nonmembers.
However,
nonmembers may be
charged an extra nightly fee of $ 3.