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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...

NAGE IAEP Union Boss Robert Rasulo Sentenced for Crimes

October 20, 2025

NAGE IAEP Treasurer Robert Rasulo has been sentenced to two years of probation, along with paying nearly $20 in restitution, after pleading guilty to petit larceny and attempted petit larceny.

NALC Union Boss Marcus Miller Faces Embezzlement Indictment

October 17, 2025

NALC Vice President Marcus Miller has been indicted on one count of embezzlement. What a shame.

APWU Union Boss John D. Greathouse Found Guilty by Trial of False Presenses

October 16, 2025

APWU union boss John D. Greathouse was found guilty of false pretenses totalling somewhere between $1k and $20k.

USW President Michael Evanovich Sentenced After Admitting to Crimes

October 15, 2025

Michael Evanovich, President of USW Local 1219, has been sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to embezzlement.

AFGE President Demetrius Baldwin Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud

October 13, 2025

Demetrius Baldwin, President of AFGE Local 2053, has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud.

NALC President Michelle Simmons Pleads Guilty to Crimes

October 10, 2025

Michelle Simmons has left a negative mark on the NALC union as Branch 390 President, after pleading guilty ot failing to maintain and retain union records.

UMWA President Jerry Kerns II Faces Embezzlement Indictment

October 8, 2025

Jerry Kerns II, President of UMWA Local 1582, will have to face a courtroom after being indicted on one count of embezzlement.

IEAU Vice President Amanda Gullesserian Makes Guilty Plea

October 3, 2025

Amanda Gullesserian, Vice President of IEAU, has pleaded guilty to making a false statement in the union’s financial report.

AFGE President Demetrius Baldwin Charged with Four Counts of Wire Fraud

September 17, 2025

Demetrius Baldwin, President of AFGE Local 2053, has been charged with four counts of wire fraud totalling over $50,000.

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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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.