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Right-To-Work
National
Montana right-to-work bill defeated
It was the third time since 2021 that a bill to make Montana a “right-to-work” state has failed in the state legislature.
National
Michigan repeals right-to-work law
It’s the first time a state has ever reversed a right-to-work law, and the repeal leaves 27 right-to-work states.
National
Michigan repeals ‘right-to-work’ and restores prevailing wage
Democratic majorities voted to repeal a “right-to-work” law that GOP legislators passed in 2012, and restore the state prevailing wage law.
Workers Rights
Right to work bill gets pummeled in Montana Legislature
For Montana’s labor movement, it was a fight for life: Union foes thought they'd pass “right to work” given a 2-1 Republican House majority.
Politics
Labor highlights from the 2017 Oregon Legislature
Lawmakers passed landmark labor laws, but dropped the ball on tax fairness and housing.
Oregon
At the Oregon Legislature: Labor’s agenda in the final stretch
So much to do. And just three weeks to go.
Comment
Protecting Oregon’s rural workers
Oregon's Legislature just passed a law that will prevent cities and counties from trying to pass anti-union "right-to-work" legislation.
National
‘Right to work’ coming to the public sector
A Supreme Court ruling that ‘fair share’ fees are unconstitutional is likely 6 to 13 months away.
Oregon
At the Oregon Legislature: Labor’s agenda inches forward
Will the Oregon Legislature ban anti-union ‘right-to-work’ ordinances?
National
Unions facing fierce attack in GOP-led state legislatures
Iowa strips public worker collective bargaining rights, but right-to-work fails in New Hampshire.
National
Another state goes ‘right-to-work’ – Missouri
Missouri follows close on the heels of Kentucky, and a right-to-work bill in Congress would bar any requirement to pay union dues nationwide.
National
Anti-union ‘right-to-work’ laws spreading quickly
Kentucky on Jan. 7 became the 27th "right to work" state. Missouri will be next, and maybe even New Hampshire.
Washington
La Center, Wash. school board passes right-to-work resolution
Under state law, the school board can’t change union rules, so the action was symbolic.
Workers Rights
Right to work initiatives filed in Oregon
Anti-union forces are campaigning across the United States to pass state and local “right-to-work” laws
Politics
Washington state senator proposes ‘right to work’ session
"Not going to happen" says governor Jay Inslee
Oregon
Loren Parks backs a “right-to-work” initiative aimed at Oregon ballot
The 2014 measure would make public employee union dues strictly voluntary
Politics
Party platform shows GOP turning sharply against unions
Meanwhile, 2012 Democratic platform affirms worker rights, but sends a mixed message on trade.
