National Right-to-Work Act

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National Right-to-Work Act

This bill repeals those provisions of the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act that permit employers to make an agreement with a labor union to require employees to join such union as a condition of employment.

Currently, at least 27 states have enacted laws prohibiting employers from compelling employees to become members of a union as a condition of employment.

Bill 118 hr 1200, also known as the National Right-to-Work Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The bill aims to protect the rights of workers by prohibiting agreements between labor unions and employers that require employees to join or financially support a union as a condition of employment.

The National Right-to-Work Act seeks to promote individual freedom and choice in the workplace by allowing employees to decide for themselves whether or not to join a union. Supporters of the bill argue that it will help to create a more competitive and flexible labor market, as well as protect workers from being forced to support organizations they may not agree with.

Opponents of the National Right-to-Work Act, on the other hand, argue that it undermines the ability of unions to effectively represent workers and negotiate fair wages and working conditions. They believe that the bill will weaken the collective bargaining power of workers and lead to lower wages and fewer benefits for employees. Overall, the National Right-to-Work Act is a controversial piece of legislation that has sparked debate among lawmakers, labor unions, and advocacy groups. Its ultimate impact on the labor market and workers' rights remains to be seen as the bill makes its way through the legislative process.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 1200

Introduced on
2023-02-27

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/27/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

National Right-to-Work Act

This bill repeals those provisions of the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act that permit employers to make an agreement with a labor union to require employees to join such union as a condition of employment.

Currently, at least 27 states have enacted laws prohibiting employers from compelling employees to become members of a union as a condition of employment.

Bill 118 hr 1200, also known as the National Right-to-Work Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The bill aims to protect the rights of workers by prohibiting agreements between labor unions and employers that require employees to join or financially support a union as a condition of employment.

The National Right-to-Work Act seeks to promote individual freedom and choice in the workplace by allowing employees to decide for themselves whether or not to join a union. Supporters of the bill argue that it will help to create a more competitive and flexible labor market, as well as protect workers from being forced to support organizations they may not agree with.

Opponents of the National Right-to-Work Act, on the other hand, argue that it undermines the ability of unions to effectively represent workers and negotiate fair wages and working conditions. They believe that the bill will weaken the collective bargaining power of workers and lead to lower wages and fewer benefits for employees. Overall, the National Right-to-Work Act is a controversial piece of legislation that has sparked debate among lawmakers, labor unions, and advocacy groups. Its ultimate impact on the labor market and workers' rights remains to be seen as the bill makes its way through the legislative process.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities.

Policy Areas
Labor and Employment

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary4/18/2023

National Right-to-Work Act

This bill repeals those provisions of the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act that permit employers to make an agreement with a labor union to require employees to join such u...


Latest Action2/27/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.