After a successful union organizing attempt at a manufacturing plant in Tennesse, the owners refuse to bargain an initial contract with the union, arguing the state's right-to-work law allows them to "refuse" union representation. The employer's interpretation of the law is correct.

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Right-to-work laws prohibit agreements between labor unions and employers that make membership or payment of union dues or fees a condition of employment, either before or after hiring. However, if a union is officially recognized through a legal process (e.g., a National Labor Relations Board election), the employer is obligated to bargain in good faith with the union over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of the state's right-to-work status.

After a Successful Union Organizing Attempt at a Manufacturing Plant