Are Public-Sector Unions Unconstitutional?

In a new book, noted attorney Philip K. Howard says public sector collective bargaining is dereliction of presidential, congressional duty.

AP/Gene Johnson
Members of the Seattle Education Association picket outside a school district building at Seattle. AP/Gene Johnson

Government is failing in its core responsibilities because an unelected and unaccountable group has “seized control of the operating machinery,” according to a noted attorney and author, who is proposing a challenge to the constitutionality of public sector unions.

Have an account? Log In

To continue reading, please select:

Limited Access

Enter your email to read for FREE

Get 1 FREE article

Continue with
or
Unlimited Access

Join the Sun for a PENNY A DAY

$0.01/day for 60 days

Cancel anytime

100% ad free experience

Unlimited article and commenting access

Full annual dues ($120) billed after 60 days

By continuing you agree to our
Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Advertisement
The New York Sun

© 2025 The New York Sun Company, LLC. All rights reserved.

Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The material on this site is protected by copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used.

The New York Sun

Sign in or  Create a free account

or
By continuing you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use