Public-sector union officials tasked with representing Erie Water Works employees concealed vital information from them during contract negotiations. On January 16, 2021, the court ruled in favor of employees, saying that AFSCME officials breached their duty of fair representation. The case currently awaits a decision on the relief to be awarded to our clients.
“No matter where you are now, don’t give up. My story would have ended if it hadn’t been for the work of The Fairness Center. You are not alone.”
– Francisco Molina
The Fairness Center
The Fairness Center is a law firm that provides free legal services to those hurt by public-sector union officials. We vigorously pursue our clients’ goals through a cohesive, holistic approach to representation, advocating for our clients both in the court of law and the court of public opinion.
Our firm has filed a wide variety of lawsuits on behalf of individuals who are both union and non-union members, and for organizations seeking to push back on injuries caused by the actions of public-sector union officials.
“I couldn’t think of a more important organization to come to my rescue when I was in need. Organizations should stand up for what is right and what is good – that is what the Fairness Center does.”
– Curtis Thompson
“No matter where you are now, don’t give up. My story would have ended if it hadn’t been for the work of The Fairness Center. You are not alone.”
– Francisco Molina
In The News
Citizens Take on Pennsylvania’s Public-Sector Unions
When Pennsylvania’s public-sector union leaders circulated emails calling on state employees to join protests against stricter U.S. immigration policies, not all of those employees were eager to do so. But thanks to union mandates enshrined in Pennsylvania labor laws, union members who differed with the political views of their leadership still had to pony up and lend their financial support to those rallies.
Respect workers’ right to unionize — and to resign union membership
Not everyone wants to be a union member. And according to the Supreme Court, public sector workers have a constitutional right to refuse union membership without penalty. Bizarrely, though, for those who have already joined a union, leaving can take years or be effectively impossible.