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Attack on unions shows why we need a new social contract governing work

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The U.S. Supreme Court heard a case this week that may deal a significant blow to labor unions and shows why it’s vital, to my mind, to come up with a new social contract governing work.

The case involves 10 California teachers who argue they...

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