Page 29 - 2018 July Newsletter

Fate of the Union
Detailing why the Janus decision will not have much impact on Chicago Lodge 7
n BY MITCHELL KRUGEL
For the past few weeks – past few years, actually – hearing “Janus” has sent an icky feeling shivering up the spines of Lodge 7 members and all who know the virtues of public-sec- tor labor unions. The front man for the lawsuit that originated from decidedly Republican Sangamon County in southern Il- linois and culminated with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on
June 27 to fracture union membership could very well become the name connoting ill will for loyal union members. Some might see “Janus” as a combination of Darth Vader, the Termi- nator, Cruella de Vil, Lord Voldemort, the Wicked Witch of the West and Rauner.
Make no mistake, the Janus decision that eliminates CONTINUED ON PAGE 30 CHICAGO LODGE 7 ■ JULY 2018 29