119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 1232
The National Right-to-Work Act would amend federal labor law to prohibit mandatory union membership or fees as a condition of employment. Currently, under certain circumstances, federal law allows unions and employers to negotiate "union security agreements" that require workers to join unions or pay union fees, even if they prefer not to. This bill would eliminate those provisions, allowing employees to work without joining or financially supporting a union. The legislation applies to all private-sector workers covered by the National Labor Relations Act and also modifies rules for railroad and airline workers under the Railway Labor Act. The bill has no specific funding requirements or implementation timeline, as it primarily removes existing legal authorities rather than creating new government programs.