cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/59378754

The calls for a nationwide (US) shutdown this Friday (Jan 30) are growing louder

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[–] 2 points 9 months ago (3 children)

Right to work laws make it so workers in a union shop don't need to join the union.

Are you thinking of at-will employment? It's a common mixup.

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months ago (2 children)

    While that's true, every state except for Montana has at-will employment. Despite that, unions often negotiate contract requirements that effectively guarantee job security. But if you live in a right to work state, chances are there isn't even an option to join a union at your job, giving you no means of collective bargaining.

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months ago (1 child)

    Doing a quick search...looks like about half the states are "right to work" ones.

    And...well, I don't live in a 'right to work' state, but I couldn't join a union either way. There aren't many unions in my line of work.

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