January 6, 2015
On January 11, 2016, the US Supreme Court will hear a case brought by 10 California teachers challenging the state requirement that they must fund their teacher’s union, even if they aren’t members of the union.
Paying fees to a union should not be a prerequisite for teaching in a public school. Teachers deserve a choice. This year, workplace freedom, that choice, may become reality for teachers, and for all public employees.
Here’s why:
(via The Center for Individual Rights)
Join us to show your support for California teacher Rebecca Friedrichs and teachers across the country who deserve the right to decide for themselves whether or not they want to belong to and financially support a union. We would love to have your school and your educators represented to show the public and the media that this issue is about teacher freedom and professionalism first and foremost.
RALLY AT 9:00AM on the Supreme Court steps, 1 First Street NE.
LOCATION & DIRECTIONS
The Supreme Court of the United States is located on First Street NE between East Capitol Street and Maryland Avenue, adjacent to the U.S. Capitol and the Library of Congress. View area map.
By Metro (Subway):
The closest Metro stops are:
Capitol South (Orange, Blue and Silver Lines, 0.3 miles)
Union Station (Red Line, 0.5 miles).
By Metro Bus:
The Circulator (Navy Yard Line), 96, 97, and A11 buses all stop in front of the Supreme Court Building. The 32, 34, 36, and 39 buses stop at First Street and Independence Avenue, a two block walk from the Building.
Additional information on riding the Metro is available at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
By Train:
Amtrak, VRE, and MARC trains service Union Station, which is located approximately 0.5 miles from the Court.
By Car:
Street parking is extremely limited near the Supreme Court. The closest public parking garage is located at Union Station.
Please note that the Supreme Court is not accessible by private bus or passenger van. Please see designated bus routes and restrictions.
We hope to see you Monday!
More ways you can show your support for teacher freedom:
- Pass these rally flyers out to your networks
- Post to Facebook or Tweet and tell the Court why YOU stand with Rebecca! #IStandWithRebecca
- Contact us.
