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Welcome to the National Institute for Labor Relations Research

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

It provides educational resources 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 jobs.

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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...

IUOE President James Callahan Faces Criminal Charges

January 3, 2025

James Callahan, President of IUOE in Washington, DC, has been charged with making false statements in various labor organization officer and employee reports.

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Steelworkers Union Boss Yumika Clayton Sentenced to Prison for Crimes

December 27, 2024

Yumika Clayton, Financial Secretary for United Steelworkers Local 554 has been sentenced to imprisonment and must pay thousands in restitution after pleading guilty to embezzlement of union funds.

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AFGE Union President Leticia Russi-Shareno Charged with Crimes

December 20, 2024

Leticia Russi-Shareno, President of AFGE Local 2076, has allegedly committed wire fraud, embezzling about $36,000 from union funds by making unauthorized ATM withdrawals and debit card transactions.

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IBEW’s Lilinoe Smith Faces Sentencing for Crimes

December 17, 2024

Lilinoe Smith, Member Services Representative for IBEW Local 1186, pleaded guilty to first-degree theft of over $20,000 and will now serve four years of probation and pay $36,201 in restitution.

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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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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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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.