Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), and 16 of their Republican colleagues have introduced the National Right to Work Act, legislation aimed at ensuring American workers have the choice to join or refrain from joining labor unions.
The proposed bill seeks to repeal six provisions within the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act that currently allow private-sector workers, as well as airline and railroad employees, to be required to pay union dues as a condition of employment. Supporters of the legislation argue that it restores bargaining power to workers by preventing mandatory union membership or dues payments.
Senator Britt emphasized the bill’s focus on individual choice and financial independence, stating, “The National Right to Work Act would protect Americans from being forced to hand over part of their hard-earned paycheck to a union they didn’t choose to join. I’m proud to support this legislation that rightly ensures hardworking Americans are truly empowered to negotiate the terms of their own employment.”
Senator Paul, the lead sponsor of the bill, pointed out that a majority of states have already enacted similar laws. “Kentucky and 26 other states have already passed right to work laws. It’s time for the federal government to follow their lead,” Paul said.
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