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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Tennessee's Amendment 1: Voters will decide on the 'right to work' - Business Insider

  • Amendment 1 would alter the state's constitution to prohibit mandatory union participation at workplaces.
  • Proponents say that the amendment will give workers more options in the workplace.
  • Opponents argue that the law strives to kill union power in Tennessee.

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A "yes" on Amendment 1 would alter the state's constitution to prohibit mandatory union participation and fees at workplaces.

Ballot measure details

Amendment 1 would add language to the state's constitution that gives employees the fundamental right to refuse to join a labor union and/or pay union fees at their workplace.

The measure would make it illegal for workplaces to add union membership as a requirement to work at their company.

Support and opposition

Vote Yes on 1 is leading the support for Amendment 1. Supporters include the Republican Gov. Bill Lee, most Republican lawmakers, and the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce.

Supporters argue that Amendment 1 will protect workers rights by allowing them to be employed anywhere without being forced into a union or to pay union dues that they don't want to pay. They also argue that this is...



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