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right-to-work law |
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right-to-work lawIn the U.S., any state law forbidding various union-security measures, particularly the union shop, under which workers are required to join a union within a specified time after they begin employment. Supporters of such laws maintain that they are more equitable because they allow a person to choose whether or not to join a labour union. Opponents contend that the name right-to-work law is misleading because such laws do not guarantee employment to anyone. On the contrary, they maintain that such laws tend to reduce workers' job security by weakening the bargaining power of unions. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Unlike many other states, California is not a right-to-work state, which would prevent the union from this kind of underhanded activity. It worked with civic, religious, and community leaders to form a "Citizens Committee against Right-to-Work," which directed a well-crafted message to the nonunion public, linking labor's fate with the preservation of Social Security, increasing the minimum wage, and fighting for public education. According to Floyd Sparks, Local 148 official, seven of the eight states under consideration have right-to-work laws, though Douglas spokesman John Thom said those laws will not be a consideration in picking a site. |
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