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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
%
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...

AFSCME’s Beverly Hansen Charged with Theft by Swindle

September 4, 2025

AFSCME Finance Director Beverly Hansen has allegedly been caught swindling over $60k!

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AFGE Union Boss Kelleigh Williams Had Better Get Used to Staying Home

September 2, 2025

Kelleigh Williams, Secretary-Treasurer of AFGE Local 2419, has been sentenced to 60 months of probation, which includes 10 months of home confinement.

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Steelworkers Union Boss Vincent A. Wolf Sentenced Serves Time in Home Detention

August 28, 2025

Vincent A. Wolf, United Steelworkers Local 623 Secretary, has been sentenced to probation, which includes 2 months of home detention.

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GUA Union Treasurer Cassandra Fields Suspected of Embezzlement

August 26, 2025

Cassandra Fields, Treasurer of GUA Local 170 in Virginia, has been indicted on one count of embezzlement of $1k or more.

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NAGE Union Boss Gwendolyn Bellamy Admits to Union Corruption

August 21, 2025

Gwendolyn Bellamy, Secretary of NAGE Local R14-139, has pleaded guilty to embezzling over $16k.

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Steelworkers President Michael Evanovich Faces Indictments

August 19, 2025

Michael Evanovich, President of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1219, faces indictments for embezzlement and false reporting.

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Iron Workers’ Raymond Woodall Sentenced For Crimes

August 14, 2025

Iron Workers Local 11 Business Manager Raymond Woodall has been sentenced, following a guilty plea to wire fraud and a false tax return.

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AFGE Union Secretary Dannell Wing Headed for Prison

August 6, 2025

Dannell Wing, Secretary of AFGE Local 3122, has been sentenced to five years in prison plus three years of probation after a guilty plea to theft from the union.

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Iron Workers Union President Kyle Chasse Pleads Guilty to All 13 Criminal Counts

August 4, 2025

Kyle Chasse, President of Iron Workers Local 735, has pleaded guilty to 12 counts of wire fraud and one count of making a false statement.

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IBEW Union Companion James Scotti Faces Criminal Charges

August 1, 2025

James Scotti is an employee of Professional Sports Publications, who does business with IBEW Local 26. Scotti was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, stealing over $160k in union funds.

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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.