The right-to-work provision in Taft-Hartley allows states to pass laws that prohibit unions and management from negotiating union or agency shop agreements.

Right-to-Work Provision

Legislation that prohibits union security agreements, allowing employees to work without being compelled to join or pay fees to a labor union.

Taft-Hartley Act

A United States federal law enacted in 1947 that restricts the activities and power of labor unions.

Union Shop Agreements

A labor agreement requiring all employees of a business to become union members within a specified period of time as a condition of employment.