: opposing or banning the closed shop and the union shop

Examples of right-to-work in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
As a right-to-work state, dockworkers are not required to the ILA members, though the belief is that non-unionized workers would not cross the picket line. Ken Roberts, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 Under his leadership, Democrats have crafted new gun laws, established a statewide clean energy target and repealed Michigan’s right-to-work law. Staff, Detroit Free Press, 21 Sep. 2024 The Animation Guild now officially, successfully represents animation workers in a right-to-work state. Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2024 The laws are widely opposed by unions in part because studies have shown that states with right-to-work laws have lower unionization rates. Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for right-to-work 

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of right-to-work was in 1949

Dictionary Entries Near right-to-work

Cite this Entry

“Right-to-work.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right-to-work. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

right-to-work

adjective
: of, relating to, or being a law prohibiting labor agreements that require all employees to be union members
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!