In response to state budget problems, a bill has been introduced in your state legislature that eliminates a number of public‐sector union activities, including the dues check‐off and maintenance‐of‐membership clauses with the intent of reducing union membership and influence. Your coworker Jack explains that he thinks it’s the end of unions in your state. “These actions will totally cripple public employee unions. It’s going to be really tough to keep members.” Audrey, another coworker disagrees. According to Audrey, “The dues check‐off and maintenance‐of‐membership clauses are just a matter of convenience. They don’t affect the reasons employees join the union in the first place.” Evaluate their positions. Are the actions in the bill legal? How important are dues check‐off and maintenance‐of‐membership clauses to union membership? Who do you think is most correct and why?