Right to Work Laws

Unions are grouops of employees who band together to form an allied unit that works to support its members in a work environment. This usually results in bargaining for higher wages for union members. Companies have long despised unions for this reason. Right to work laws state that their intended purpose is to give employees the option to opt out of unions if they don't want to participate. We explore what this means for employees and employers and unions and the history.

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Links:

1. https://aflcio.org/issues/right-work
2. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/righttowork-law.asp
3. https://www.nlrb.gov/guidance/key-reference-materials/national-labor-relations-act
4. https://www.nrtw.org/right-to-work-frequently-asked-questions/
5. https://www.epi.org/publication/right-to-work-states-have-lower-wages/
6. https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres/notes/feds-notes/understanding-workers-financial-wellbeing-in-states-with-right-to-work-laws-20230908.html

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