National Right-to-Work Act
Rep. Wilson Introduces National Right-to-Work Act to End Mandatory Union Dues Nationwide
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
This bill would fundamentally change how unions collect money. Right now, in states without right-to-work laws, unions can require all workers who benefit from their bargaining to pay dues or fees. This bill would ban that nationwide, meaning unions would lose revenue as some workers opt out of paying while still receiving union-negotiated wages and benefits. With less funding, unions would have fewer resources to negotiate contracts, fight for workplace safety, and represent workers in disputes with employers.
State Impacts
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
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The article discusses the National Right-to-Work Act, noting it would amend the Wagner Act to make every state right-to-work. It highlights Senator Rand Paul's lead in supporting the bill and his opposition to Labor Secretary nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer over her past stances on union issues.
The Right-to-Work, Individual and Business Freedoms are (Finally) Leading Ideas in Congress
Reports on the reintroduction of the National Right to Work Act by Sen. Rand Paul and Rep. Joe Wilson in February 2025. The bill aims to protect workers in all 50 states from being forced to pay union dues as a condition of employment, framing it as a move for individual and business freedom.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
National Right-to-Work Act
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