Supreme Court's Labor Rulings: A Blow to Unions or a Relief?

The US Supreme Court has issued a ruling that could make labor unions more vulnerable to lawsuits over strikes that cause property damage. The 8-1 ruling authored by Justice Amy Coney Barrett made it easier for companies to sue over such strikes. Some legal experts predict that the decision will weaken the capacity of unions to function and reduce the only leverage unions have when negotiating with companies. However, others see a more modest impact and believe that if lower courts faithfully apply the reasoning detailed in Barrett's decision, it won't do much damage to the right to strike.