Guest Columnist
The November 8 ballot will include four proposed amendments to Tennessee's constitution. The most egregious and misleading being Amendment 1 which purports to be beneficial to workers, but in reality is designed to discourage them from organizing.
This is a business-friendly, anti-union amendment which is what "Right to Work” laws are really about. Since the right not to join a union as a condition of employment is protected by federal law and has been in effect in this state since 1947, there is no need to amend our state constitution other than to better ensure continued low wages and fearful employees.
The Supreme Court has made clear that workers cannot be forced to pay dues used for political purposes. Right-to-work (RTW) legislation goes one step further and entitles employees to the benefits of a union contract– including the right to have the union take up their grievances if their employer abuses them– without paying any of the cost.
Point:Tennesseans should vote yes on Amendment 1 to put right to work in constitution | Opinion
Counterpoint:Tennesseans must hear all sides before committing to 'right to work' | Opinion
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