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RTW

RTW

9.9
About laws that stop employers making workers join a union
  • adjective
  • Specialized
translation icon : right-to-work
  • The company operates in several RTW states where employees cannot be required to join a union.

Examples

  • New RTW legislation was introduced to give workers more freedom of choice.

  • Many businesses support RTW policies to attract a wider range of employees.

  • The company operates in several RTW states where union membership is not mandatory.

  • The new RTW law protects workers from unfair hiring practices.

  • Many companies have adopted RTW policies to promote fairness.

  • New RTW laws ensure that workers have the freedom to choose whether to join a union.

  • Many employers endorse RTW policies as a way to increase employment opportunities.

Surface Forms

RTW positive

Etymology

RTW comes from the phrase right-to-work, where 'right' means a legal choice and 'work' means a job; so RTW laws protect a worker's choice not to be forced to join a union.