Why doesn’t California have this Law?
California does not have a right-to-work law for several reasons. Historically, labor unions have held significant influence in the state, leading to a pro-union political landscape. Additionally, many argue that the absence of right-to-work laws strengthens unions, allowing them to secure better wages and working conditions for all employees in a given workplace, even those who are not union members.
Is Right to Work applicable in California?
California is not a Right to Work State, so the Right to Work is not applicable in California.
This means that in California, employers and unions can negotiate contracts that require workers to:
- Join a union as a condition of their job
- Pay union dues or fees even if they choose not to be a union member