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right-to-work
right′-to-work′ adj. of or pertaining to the right of workers to be employed whether or not they belong to a labor union. [1945–50] LegalSeeRight-to-Work LawsRight-to-Work
Right-to-WorkLegislation at the state level in the United States prohibiting union shops, which are companies in which the employer agrees to require union membership from employees after a probationary period. In effect, right-to-work laws allow employees to benefit from union agreements without paying union dues. Right-to-work laws are controversial; both proponents and opponents claim that they reduce union power. The argument is over whether or not this is a good thing. |