Right-to-work states
Whether your state bars union contracts from requiring workers to pay union fees as a condition of the job.
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Right-to-work state: map
- Yes (26)
- No (25)
Full table
| State | Right-to-work? |
|---|---|
| Alabama | Yes |
| Alaska | No |
| Arizona | Yes |
| Arkansas | Yes |
| California | No |
| Colorado | No |
| Connecticut | No |
| Delaware | No |
| District of Columbia | No |
| Florida | Yes |
| Georgia | Yes |
| Hawaii | No |
| Idaho | Yes |
| Illinois | No |
| Indiana | Yes |
| Iowa | Yes |
| Kansas | Yes |
| Kentucky | Yes |
| Louisiana | Yes |
| Maine | No |
| Maryland | No |
| Massachusetts | No |
| Michigan | No |
| Minnesota | No |
| Mississippi | Yes |
| Missouri | No |
| Montana | No |
| Nebraska | Yes |
| Nevada | Yes |
| New Hampshire | No |
| New Jersey | No |
| New Mexico | No |
| New York | No |
| North Carolina | Yes |
| North Dakota | Yes |
| Ohio | No |
| Oklahoma | Yes |
| Oregon | No |
| Pennsylvania | No |
| Rhode Island | No |
| South Carolina | Yes |
| South Dakota | Yes |
| Tennessee | Yes |
| Texas | Yes |
| Utah | Yes |
| Vermont | No |
| Virginia | Yes |
| Washington | No |
| West Virginia | Yes |
| Wisconsin | Yes |
| Wyoming | Yes |
How we checked this
The list follows the National Conference of State Legislatures' right-to-work table, updated for Michigan's 2024 repeal, and matches several 2026 employer guides. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.
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