In Tennessee's Nov. 8 election, voters are being asked to approve or reject four proposed amendments to the Tennessee constitution.
Amendment One, which would enshrine Tennessee's 75-year-old right-to-work law in the constitution, has drawn heated debate from the pro and con sides.
Below, find samples of two pro-Amendment One essays and two anti-Amendment One essays. Consider the arguments. If you have not voted early and you are still trying to make up your mind, these guest opinion columns may help you come to a decision.
According to the Tennessee Secretary of State office, here is what is on the ballot:
Question: Shall Article XI of the Constitution of Tennessee be amended by adding the following language as a new section?
"It is unlawful for any person, corporation, association, or this state or its political subdivisions to deny or attempt to deny employment to any person by reason of the person’s membership in, affiliation with, resignation from, or refusal to join or affiliate with any labor union or employee organization."
Pro:Tennesseans should vote yes on Amendment 1 to put right to work in constitution | Opinion
Authors: Jim Brown, Bradley Jackson and Justin Owen
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