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Welcome to the National Institute for Labor Relations Research

The National Institute for Labor Relations Research (NILRR) is dedicated to providing comprehensive information and research concerning labor relations and policies. Located at NILRR.org, the institute focuses on the analysis of labor relations, particularly highlighting the implications of compulsory unionism and promoting Right to Work principles.

It serves as an educational resource for the public, scholars, and students by offering data, research, and fact sheets on labor issues. NILRR aims to inform about the benefits of Right to Work laws, which allow workers to choose whether or not to join or financially support a union without fear of losing their job.

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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...

IAMAW Union Boss Israel Valdivia Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement

December 10, 2024

Israel Valdivia, Secretary-Treasurer of IAMAW Local Lodge 2198, has pleaded guilty to embezzlement over $60k in union funds.

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IAWAW Union Boss Israel Valdivia Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement

December 10, 2024

Israel Valdivia, Secretary-Treasurer of IAMAW Local Lodge 2198, has pleaded guilty to embezzling over $60k in union funds.

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AFGE Union Boss Tannoccus Bryant Serves Time for Crimes

December 3, 2024

Tannoccus Bryant, President of AFGE Local 131, has been sentenced to 30 months of incarceration and more after pleading guilty to embezzlement, making false statements, and aggravated identity theft.

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UFCW President Mike Murray Charged with Theft

November 28, 2024

Mike Murray, President of the UFCW Local 343-C, has been charged with two counts of theft of over $5k.

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FOP Union Boss Andra Parker Makes Guilty Plea

November 19, 2024

Andra Parker, Chairman of the FOP DOC Labor Committee, has decided to plead guilty to wire fraud.

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IBEW President Dion Guthrie Faces Criminal Charges

November 14, 2024

Dion Guthrie, Business Manager and President of IBEW Local 1501, has been charged with theft.

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BCTGM Union Boss Meleesa Geathers Indicted on 11 Counts of Theft

November 12, 2024

Meleesa Geathers, Secretary of the BCTGM Local 84 Union, has been indicted on 11 counts of theft.

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Steelworkers President Dilanjan Miller Pleads Guilty to Crimes

October 29, 2024

Dilanjan Miller, President of United Steelworkers Local 513 has pleaded guilty to bank fraud of nearly $50k.

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BLET Union Boss Donald Byers Faces Prison Time and More

October 24, 2024

BLET Division 287 Treasurer Donald Byers has been sentenced to prison followed by home incarceration after pleading guilty to embezzlement and falsification of records.

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CWA Union President John Morter Makes Guilty Plea

October 22, 2024

John Morter, President of CWA Local 4484 has pleaded guilty to theft and misuse of credit cards, and as a result, has been sentenced to a month in jail.

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Steelworkers Bigwig Kevin Kleinhenz Charged with Embezzlement

October 18, 2024

Kevin Kleinhenz, Treasurer of United Steelworkers Local 673, has been charged with embezzlement totaling nearly $90k.

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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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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.