American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees v. Dawkins

SIMPSON, Justice.

This is an appeal from a ruling of the lower court sustaining the demurrer to a bill praying for declaratory judgment and injunction.

Appellant is an unincorporated association affiliated with the AFL-CIO, having its principal office in Washington, D. C. It is engaged in organizing and recruiting members among civilian public employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. Appellant’s bill alleges that it derives all of its income from the dues paid by its members who are employed by governmental bodies or agencies. We will sometimes hereafter refer to appellant as the…