Here's a link to the 22-page decision from U.S. District Judge Lynn Winmill granting a motion for a preliminary injunction to block a new Idaho anti-union law from taking effect; Winmill issued his decision on Friday. At issue is SB 1007, the “Fairness in Contracting Law,” which otherwise would have taken effect Friday and sought to ban unions from using dues funds to subsidize members' wages to help contractors win project bids. Winmill ruled that the law directly conflicted with federal law, which protects such “job targeting” programs/Betsy Russell, Eye On Boise. More here.

Question: Are you surprised that a judge blocked anti-union Idaho law from taking effect?