right-to-work law
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of right-to-work law
An Americanism dating back to 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Utah has a top tax rate of only 4.55% on personal and corporate income, no estate tax, a rock-bottom minimum wage of $7.25 an hour and a right-to-work law.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2025
“Being a right-to-work law state makes us more competitive nationally, and especially with our neighboring states who also have these laws,” said Wendy Block of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 14, 2023
The remainder are still represented by the union under the Texas right-to-work law.
From Reuters ● Oct. 26, 2021
As University of Oregon Professor Gordon Lafer pointed out to me, Michigan’s right-to-work law banned unions from collecting any dues through a simple payroll deduction.
From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2018
He signed a right-to-work law, banned lobbyist gifts to state employees, and reduced regulatory requirements by almost a third.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2018
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