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Virginia: right-to-work laws

Whether your state bars union contracts from requiring workers to pay union fees as a condition of the job.

Right-to-work state?	Yes
What it means here	Right-to-work law since 1947: union membership or fees cannot be a condition of employment

Right-to-work laws apply to private-sector union contracts under federal labor law. No worker can be forced to become a full union member anywhere; the difference is whether fees can be required.

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How Virginia compares

26 of 51 states and DC share this answer (Yes): Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

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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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