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Truth About Right to Work
Right to Work is a Scam
• Right to Work is a deceptive nationwide campaign to “defund and defang” unions.
• Union busters say these laws give workers “freedom” to choose whether to join a union.
• This is a scam. No one is forced to join a union or fund political activities.
• The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. said the purpose of Right to Work is to “destroy labor unions.”
Don’t Believe the Hype
• Wealthy special interests are spending millions to support Right to Work groups.
• These anti-union groups want to trick you into believing you don’t need to be a member.
• Right to Work groups are likely going to pressure you to quit our union.
• They’ll claim workers are better off in Right to Work states. Don’t believe the hype!
Workers Are Worse Off in Right to Work States
• Workers are 49% more likely to die on the job in Right to Work states.
• Workers in Right to Work states earn 12% less than workers in states without these laws.
• Non-union workers are 40% less likely to have employer-sponsored health benefits.
• Non-union workers are less likely to have paid sick days, vacations and holidays.
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