right-to-work law

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One issue on which she is so far holding the line is on repealing the state’s right-to-work law that lets workers choose whether or not to join a union.

From The Wall Street Journal

Utah has a top tax rate of only 4.55% on personal and corporate income, no estate tax, a rock-bottom minimum wage of $7.25 an hour and a right-to-work law.

From Los Angeles Times

“Being a right-to-work law state makes us more competitive nationally, and especially with our neighboring states who also have these laws,” said Wendy Block of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.

From Seattle Times

Maryland has an effectively neutral stance regarding the right of employees to unionize and, unlike most states, does not have a so-called right-to-work law that expressly prohibits any requirement that an employee support or pay dues to a labor union.

From Washington Post

The remainder are still represented by the union under the Texas right-to-work law.

From Reuters