National Right to Work Act

110th Congress

The National Right to Work Committee® supports the enactment of a National Right to Work Act. The passage of a National Right to Work law would eliminate compulsory unionism in every state in the United States. Employees would be free to choose whether or not to join a labor union.

The National Right to Work Act would not add a single word to federal law. It would simply repeal five provisions in the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and one in the Railway Labor Act (RLA) that authorize the firing of workers for refusal to pay union dues or "fees" to union officials.

Under the National Right to Work Act, workers would be free to choose union representation voluntarily. No worker would be forced to accept unwanted union "representation," and no worker would be prevented from joining a labor union.

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Federal Legislation

BillPositionDescriptionStatus
H 697 Support National Right to Work Act Text/Status
S 1301 Support National Right to Work Act Text/Status

Fact Sheets

» National Right to Work Act and the 110th Congress

February 5, 2007 - (PDF viewer required to view this document)

News Releases

» Oklahoma Representative John Sullivan Cosponsors Forced-dues Repeal Bill

July 6, 2007 - Mark Mix, President of the National Right to Work Committee (NRTWC), speaking on behalf over 28,000 Oklahoma supporters of Right to Work, praised Oklahoma Rep. John Sullivan (R-Dist. 1), for his decision to sign on as a cosponsor of H.R. 697, the National Right to Work Act.

Letters

» Mark Mix Letter to South Florida Sun-Sentinel

September 13, 2007 - (PDF viewer required to view this document)

Right to Work Newsletter Articles

» Right to Work Committee Prepares Counterattack

May 12, 2008 - New TV Ad Campaign Can Put Big Labor Politicians on the Defensive (PDF viewer required to view this document)

» Right to Work Economic Advantage Clear, Wide

April 1, 2008 - Employment Growth More Than Double That of Forced-Dues States (PDF viewer required to view this document)

» Right to Work Issue Aids Three White House Bids

March 5, 2008 - Failure to Back Forced-Dues Repeal Hurt Romney, Giuliani Efforts (PDF viewer required to view this document)

» Ban Compulsory Unionism, Attract Jobs

January 18, 2008 - New Study: Right to Work States Have Most 'Desirable' Economies (PDF viewer required to view this document)

» Employees, Employers Like Right to Work States

December 28, 2007 - Prohibiting Compulsory Unionism Improves Overall Job Climate (PDF viewer required to view this document)

» Union Trainee Admits Right to Work Is Right

October 11, 2007 - 'Dirty Little Secret': Unions 'Better' in Right to Work States (PDF viewer required to view this document)

» Young Employees Thrive in Right to Work States

October 3, 2007 - Millions Have 'Voted With Their Feet' For Better Opportunities (PDF viewer required to view this document)

» Right to Work States Excel in Manufacturing

August 20, 2007 - Since 2000, Output Growth More Than Triple Forced-Dues States' (PDF viewer required to view this document)

» Right to Work Key Issue For 2008 GOP Primaries

April 26, 2007 - Which Candidates Will Pledge Full Support For Forced-Dues Repeal? (PDF viewer required to view this document)

» National Right to Work Measure Returns

February 28, 2007 - Capitol Hill Leadership Changes; Freedom-Loving Citizens Press On (PDF viewer required to view this document)