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Multiyear Poll Average Show National Support for Right To Work
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Based on the average past three decades of polls asking if people should have the choice to pay or join a labor union without fear of losing their job. 

Notable Quotes

The following quotes are labor union officials' actual comments.

"When school children start paying union dues, that's when I'll start representing the interests of school children."

— Albert Shanker
At the time of the quote, Shanker was the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) union National President

"So, you tell me how I can possibly separate NEA’s collective bargaining efforts from politics—you just can’t. It’s all politics.”

— Bob Chanin
Then-NEA General Counsel

"We (NEA) want a legislative program led by leaders and staff with sufficient clout that they may roam the halls of Congress and collect votes to reorder the priorities of the United States of America."

— Terry Herndon
Then-Executive Director, National Education Association union.

"We are the biggest potential striking force in this country, and we are determined to control the direction of education.”

— Catherine Barrett
past NEA union president

Another example of why you need and deserve Right To Work laws...

SMART Union Boss Michael Wayne Nelson Indicted

September 27, 2024

Michael Wayne Nelson, Secretary-Treasurer of SMART Local 496, has been indicted on several crimes, including embezzlement, forgery, and identity theft.

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NALC Union Boss Robert Lucey Sentenced After Guilty Plea

September 20, 2024

Robert Lucey, Treasurer of NALC Branch 286, was sentenced to two years of house correction, followed by two years of probation, as well as restitution after pleading guilty to larceny, forgery, and false checks.

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NALC Union Boss Randal Dunlap Sentenced to Prison

September 18, 2024

Randal Dunlap, Treasurer of NALC Branch 1018, has been sentenced to prison time and supervised release after pleading guilty to embezzlement.

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AFGE President Muriel Newman Sentenced for Wire Fraud

September 16, 2024

Muriel Newman, President of AFGE Local 2779, had been sentenced to three years of probation, plus a year of home detention.

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LIUNA Boss Thomas J. Erickson Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement

September 13, 2024

LIUNA Union Boss Thomas J. Erickson has pleaded guilty to embezzlement from a labor union.

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Steelworkers President Dilanjan Miller Faces Bank Fraud Charges

September 11, 2024

Dilanjan Miller, President of United Steelworkers Local 2513, has been charged with bank fraud.

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NALC Union Boss Thomas Hill Faces Criminal Sentencing

September 9, 2024

Thomas Hill, NALC Treasurer, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to felony theft. The sentencing includes 240 months fo unsupervised probation, restitution, and fees and assessments.

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NALC President Jacob Wilkins Sentenced After Guilty Plea

September 6, 2024

Jacob Wilkins, President of NALC Branch 1836, has heard his sentencing after pleading guilty to two counts of false entry. His sentencing includes 60 months of probation, 10 weekends of imprisonment, and paying $21,381 in restitution.

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Steelworkers President Robert Cirilo Indicted on 13 Counts of Wire Fraud

September 4, 2024

Robert Cirilo, President of Steelworkers Local 13-1647, has been indicted on 13 counts of wire fraud, as well as embezzlement of nearly $300k.

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NALC President Robyn Williams Sentenced for Crimes After Guilty Verdict

September 2, 2024

NALC Branch 320 President Robyn Williams has been sentenced to 1 day of jail, 3 years of probation, and 100 hours of community service plus restitution and fees.

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IBEW Union Boss Lilinoe Smith Makes Guilty Plea to Theft Charge

August 30, 2024

Lilinoe Smith, IBEW Local 1186 union boss, has pleaded guilty to first-degree theft of over $20,000.

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IBEW Union Boss John Dougherty Sentenced to Prison

August 26, 2024

IBEW’s John Dougherty must now serve 72 months in prison, plus 3 years of supervised release, 100 community service hours, and hundreds of thousands in forfeiture, special assessment, and restitution.

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NTEU Union Crackdown: President Jamey Goheens Faces Charges

August 23, 2024

NTEU Chapter 138 President Jamey Goheens has been charged with one count of grand larceny in the third degree.

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NTEU Union Crackdown: President Thomas O’Keefe Charged With Crimes

August 21, 2024

NTEU Chapter 138 President Thomas O’Keefe has been charged with grand larceny in the third degree.

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NTEU Union Crackdown: Treasurer Joseph McVey Charges with Crimes

August 16, 2024

Joseph McVey, treasurer for NTEU Chapter 138, is just one of many from this union that has recently been charged with crimes.

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NTEU Union Crackdown: Roy Arndt Another VP Facing Charges

August 14, 2024

Roy Arndt, Vice President for NTEU Chapter 138, has been charged with one count of grand larceny in the fourth degree.

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NTEU Union Crackdown: Michael Lacey Second VP to Face Charges

August 12, 2024

NTEU Chapter 138 Vice President Michael Lacey is now facing grand larceny in the fouth degree.

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NTEU Union Crackdown: VP David Murtagh Charged

August 9, 2024

NTEU Chapter 138 Vice President David Murtagh has been charged with a count of petit larceny.

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IBEW President Brian Burrows Tossed Behind Bars

August 5, 2024

Brian Burrows, IBEW Local 98 President, has just been sentenced to 4 years of prison after being found guilty of 13 counts of embezzlement of union funds and much more.

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Tracy Vargas, President for AFGE, Faces Criminal Charges

August 2, 2024

AFGE Local 3138 President Tracy Vargas has been charged with making false statements.

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right-to-work-states-map-updated-06202024
Currently, there are 26 States with right to work laws which protect employees from being fired from their jobs for not supporting a union in their workplace.

Which states are Right To Work States?

The following states are the current Right to Work States listed in alphabetical order:
Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.