The Right to Work Act (RTW) gives workers the right to choose whether to join a union or not.
States without right-to-work laws often require workers to pay union dues and dues as a condition of employment.
Proponents of right-to-work laws argue that workers should not be forced to join a union.
Critics also argue that right-to-work laws weaken the power of unions and benefit corporations.
Studies show that states with RTW laws have higher employment but lower wages for workers (but higher executive wages). Research also points to a lower level of trade unionism.