Wilson Reintroduces ‘National Right to Work Act’

Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) reintroduced the National Right to Work Act in the 119th Congress, alongside 74 original co-sponsors. This bill erases forced-dues clauses in federal statute without adding a single letter to federal law.

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) reintroduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.

"Every American and their employer should have the power to negotiate the terms of their employment, and no American should be forced to pay union dues or ‘fees' just to get or keep a job," said Congressman Wilson. "South Carolina is a right-to-work state, and we have seen tremendous economic growth by expanding economic freedom for our businesses. We must continue to work towards promoting job creation and ending automatic unionism for the American people. 80% of people in our country support putting an end to dues as a condition of employment. I am grateful to stand alongside my colleagues to offer protections for workers and their employers."

"At a time when Big Labor-backed politicians are trying to repeal every state Right to Work Law in the country, Congressman Joe Wilson is introducing bold legislation that will extend Right to Work protections to every American. The National Right to Work Act ensures that union dues are voluntary, not forced. We are extremely pleased that Congressman Wilson is introducing this legislation, which represents an important step toward ending forced union dues in America," said National Right to Work Committee President Mark Mix.

See the bill here.

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