Sharon is not required to join the union that represents co-workers at her place of employment under the agency shop clause.This means that:

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In a right-to-work state, employment cannot be conditioned on union membership. Despite some employees' nonparticipation in the union, and thus their not being required to pay union dues, the union must still represent these employees as a part of the bargaining unit. If a state is not a right-to-work state, the union and employer may have as a part of their collective bargaining agreement a provision for a union shop. This provision, called a union shop clause, requires the employer to have all members or potential members of the bargaining unit agree that they will join the union within a certain amount of time (not less than 30 days) after becoming employed.

Sharon Is Not Required to Join the Union That Represents