Plain English Summary
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would protect workers' rights to employment without being required to join or pay dues to labor unions. If approved by voters in November 2026, it would establish as state policy that employment cannot be denied based on union membership or non-membership.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue this amendment protects individual freedom by allowing workers to choose whether to join a union without losing job opportunities. They contend it prevents workers from being coerced into union membership and dues payments as a condition of employment, giving employees more control over their earnings and workplace decisions.
Arguments Against
Opponents argue that right-to-work laws weaken union bargaining power and funding, potentially reducing workers' ability to negotiate better wages, benefits, and working conditions collectively. They contend that allowing non-members to benefit from union-negotiated contracts without paying dues is unfair to union members and undermines the union's financial sustainability and effectiveness.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Senator · District 33
Primary Sponsor
Senator · District 44
Primary Sponsor
Senator · District 30
Cosponsors (22)
Senator · District 31
Senator · District 35
Senator · District 1
Senator · District 29
Senator · District 3
Senator · District 45
Senator · District 25
Senator · District 21
Senator · District 7
Senator · District 34
Senator · District 37
Senator · District 2
Senator · District 12
Senator · District 48
Senator · District 8
Senator · District 10
Senator · District 50
Senator · District 43
Senator · District 4
Senator · District 36
Senator · District 24
Senator · District 26
Vote Breakdown (8 roll calls)
Final Vote
On: Amendment 4 Motion 1 To Table
Party Breakdown