Will public employees who don’t want to be union members still have to pay dues? That’s the question before the U-S Supreme Court this morning (9am CT) in a California case with Minnesota implications. Unions argue all public employees, even non-union-members, benefit from their representation and it’s only fair that they all should pay dues. Retired D-N-R worker Connie Andrews in Grand Rapids says, “In order to bargain collectively with a strong voice, you need everyone on board as members.” Patrick Semmens with the National Right to Work Foundation responds, “The First Amendment should protect an employee from being forced to pay dues. It should be their choice.” Unions say a Supreme Court ruling has direct bearing on Minnesota.