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We at the National Right to Work Committee are fighting at many levels to protect America's working men and women's right to decide for themselves whether or not a union deserves their financial support.
Whether it be in the state and federal legislatures, the courts, or hearing rooms at the FEC or the NLRB, we fight to ensure that workers join unions because they want to – not out of fear or federal mandate.
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National Right to Work Act
109th 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
| Bill | Position | Description | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | 500 | Support | National Right to Work Act | Text/Status |
| S | 370 | Support | National Right to Work Act | Text/Status |
News Releases
» Mississippi Representative Chip Pickering Cosponsors Forced-Dues Repeal Bill
May 12, 2006 - Standing up for workers' freedom of choice, on May 11, 2006, Mississippi Representative Chip Pickering (R-Dist. 3) signed on as a cosponsor to forced-dues repeal legislation in the U. S. House of Representatives known as the National Right to Work Act.
» New Mexico Representative Steve Pearce Cosponsors Forced-Dues Repeal Bill
April 14, 2006 - Standing up for workers' freedom of choice, on April 6, 2006, New Mexico Representative Steve Pearce (R-Dist. 2) signed on as a cosponsor to forced-dues repeal legislation in the U. S. House of Representatives known as the National Right to Work Act.
» North Carolina Senator Elizabeth Dole Cosponsors Forced-Dues Repeal Bill
April 7, 2006 - Standing up for workers' freedom of choice, on April 3, 2006, North Carolina Senator Elizabeth Dole (R) signed on as a cosponsor to forced-dues repeal legislation in the U. S. Senate known as the National Right to Work Act.
» U. S. Representative Henry Bonilla Cosponsors Forced-Dues Repeal Bill
October 27, 2005 - Standing up for workers' freedom of choice, on October 20, 2005 Texas Rep. Henry Bonilla (R- Dist. 23) signed on as a cosponsor to forced dues repeal legislation in the U. S. House of Representatives known as the National Right to Work Act.
» Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn Cosponsors Forced-Dues Repeal Bill
October 27, 2005 - Standing up for workers' freedom of choice, on October 26, 2005 Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn (R) signed on as a cosponsor to forced dues repeal legislation in the U. S. Senate known as the National Right to Work Act.
» U. S. Representative Barbara Cubin Cosponsors Forced-Dues Repeal Bill
October 17, 2005 - Standing up for workers' freedom of choice, on October 17, 2005 Wyoming Rep. Barbara Cubin (R) signed on as a cosponsor to forced dues repeal legislation in the U. S. House of Representatives known as the National Right to Work Act.
» U. S. Representative Phil Gingrey Cosponsors Forced-Dues Repeal Bill
October 6, 2005 - Standing up for workers' freedom of choice, on October 6, 2005 Georgia Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-11) signed on as a cosponsor to forced dues repeal legislation in the U. S. House of Representatives known as the National Right to Work Act.
» House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on the National Right to Work Act
September 8, 2005 - Earlier today, the House Subcommittee on Workforce, Empowerment, and Government Programs held hearings on the National Right to Work Act (H.R. 500/S. 370) -- a bill designed to end forced unionism nationwide.
» U. S. Representative Ken Calvert Cosponsors Forced-Dues Repeal Bill
July 22, 2005 - Standing up for workers' freedom of choice, on July 28, 2005 California Rep. Ken Calvert (R- Dist. 44) signed on as a cosponsor to forced dues repeal legislation in the U. S. House of Representatives known as the National Right to Work Act.
» U. S. Representative Tom Davis Cosponsors Forced-Dues Repeal Bill
June 9, 2005 - Standing up for workers' freedom of choice, on June 8, 2005 Virginia Rep. Tom Davis (R- Dist. 11) signed on as a cosponsor to forced dues repeal legislation in the U. S. House of Representatives known as the National Right to Work Act.
» U. S. Representatives Deal and Kingston Cosponsor Forced-dues Repeal Bill
April 7, 2005 - Standing up for workers' freedom of choice, on April 5, 2005 Georgia Reps. Nathan Deal (R-Dist. 10) and Jack Kingston (R-Dist 1) signed on as cosponsors to forced dues repeal legislation in the U. S. House of Representatives known as the National Right to Work Act.
» U. S. Representatives Barrett and Inglis Cosponsor Forced-Dues Repeal Bill
March 4, 2005 - Standing up for workers' freedom of choice, on March 2, 2005, South Carolina Representatives Gresham Barrett (R, Dist. 3) and Bob Inglis (R, Dist. 4) signed on as cosponsors to forced dues repeal legislation, introduced on February 1, 2005 in the U. S. House of Representatives, known as the National Right to Work Act.
» U. S. Representative Bob Goodlatte Cosponsors Forced-Dues Repeal Bill
February 17, 2005 - Standing up for workers' freedom of choice, on February 15, 2005, Virginia Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R, Dist. 6) signed on as a cosponsor to forced dues repeal legislation, introduced on February 1, 2005 in the U. S. House of Representatives, known as the National Right to Work Act.
» Colorado Representatives Beauprez, Musgrave & Tancredo Cosponsor Forced-Dues Repeal Bill
February 16, 2005 - Standing up for workers' freedom of choice, on February 1, 2005, Colorado Reps. Bob Beauprez (R-Dist. 7), Marilyn Musgrave (R-Dist. 4) and Thomas Tancredo (R-Dist. 6) signed on as original cosponsors of forced dues repeal legislation, known as the National Right to Work Act, introduced that day in the U. S. House of Representatives.
» Forced-Dues Repeal Introduced in Congress
February 10, 2005 - Taking advantage of a congressional climate that has recently become more favorable to Right to Work supporters, U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) on Tuesday, February 1, 2005, reintroduced legislation to repeal the federal labor-law provisions that authorize the firing of employees for refusal to pay dues to a union.
Speeches & Congressional Testimony
» Photos from H.R. 500 National Right to Work Act Hearing
September 9, 2005 - U.S. House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Workforce, Empowerment, and Government Programs
Right to Work Newsletter Articles
» Right to Work Laws Boost Real Incomes
December 29, 2006 - New Study Shows How Households Benefit From Lower Living Costs (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» Right to Work House Prospects Improving
October 10, 2006 - But GOP Chiefs' Refusal to Hold H.R.500 Vote Limits Progress (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» Right to Work Laws Improve Access to Pensions
July 14, 2006 - Forced Unionism Reduces Employers' Ability to Furnish Coverage (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» Time 'Running Out' For Action on S.370, H.R.500
July 5, 2006 - Right to Work Lobbying Blitz Increases Pressure For Floor Votes (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» Right to Work Measures Acquire More Cosponsors
April 25, 2006 - Committee Pushes For Recorded Floor Votes on Senate, House Bills (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» Right to Work Is 'Engine of Economic Recovery'
February 1, 2006 - But National Law Is Needed to Protect All Employees, Businesses (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» Congress Returns to Face Right to Work Issue
January 5, 2006 - Committee Representatives to Visit Wavering Members of Congress (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» Right to Work Can Be Winning Issue in 2006
December 5, 2005 - Prominent Senator Asks Majority Leader to Hold Vote on S.370 (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» Union 'Splitters' Duck Invitation to Testify
October 6, 2005 - Rather Than Answer Awkward Questions, They Skip H.R.500 Hearing (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» Hearing Spurs Hopes For Further H.R.500 Action
October 5, 2005 - Senate Panel Poised to Consider Companion Right to Work Measure (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» Union 'Splitters' Invited to Testify on H.R.500
September 5, 2005 - House Panel Gives Them Chance to Explain Apparent Double Standard (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» House Panel Considers Right to Work Measure
September 1, 2005 - Mark Mix 'Optimistic' Hearing Will Ultimately Lead to Floor Votes (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» Forced-Unionism States Still Await Recovery
August 3, 2005 - Latest Jobs Data Underscore Need For National Right to Work Law (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» September 8 House Hearing to Address H.R.500
August 2, 2005 - National Right to Work Committee President Mark Mix Will Testify (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» Right to Work States Best For Employees
July 1, 2005 - Forbes Survey Shows Compulsory-Unionism States Aren't Keeping Up (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» Across Nation, Right to Work Is 'on the March'
July 1, 2005 - New 'Matching Grant Challenge' Issued to Boost Vital Programs (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» Committee Protects Nevada's Right to Work Law
June 1, 2005 - Right to Work Supporters Bust Up Big Labor's Carson City Con Job (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» Emerging House Leader Favors H.R.500 Roll Call
June 1, 2005 - Rising Political Star Mike Pence 'Optimistic' Vote Will Happen (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» New Members of Congress Boost S.370, H.R.500
April 1, 2005 - Latest Economic Data Reconfirm Bills Would Foster Job Creation (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» Right to Work Bill Now Before House and Senate
March 3, 2005 - Committee Officers and Members Recruit Capitol Hill Cosponsors (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» Right to Work Laws Good For Manufacturing
March 3, 2005 - Positive Impact Especially Notable During Recent National Slump (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» Case For Right to Work Vote Clear in 2005
February 3, 2005 - Committee President: Free Choice Helps Individual Worker, Economy (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» Right to Work Laws Help Keep Good Jobs in U.S.
February 3, 2005 - Oklahoma City Center Offers Alternative to Foreign 'Outsourcing' (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» Committee Unveils New 'Agenda For Freedom'
January 1, 2005 - Congressional Votes on Right to Work Bill Are Still #1 Objective (PDF viewer required to view this document)