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Oklahoma Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: Now That Oklahoma Is A "Right To Work" State, What Does "Right To Work" Really Mean? In Other Words, What Does It Really Do, And How Does It Benefit Me?
  A: Right to work simply gives every employee the choice of paying ­ or not paying ­ a union in order to get or keep a job.
• Q: Will "Right To Work" Lower Wages?
  A: No. The law of supply and demand sets wages. When the demand for workers goes up, employers must be competitive and pay their workers the wages set by the free market … More
• Q: Will "Right To Work" Eliminate Benefits?
  A: Same answer. Employers that pay benefits now must remain competitive and provide their workers the benefits provided by other employers in the free market. Otherwise, … More
• Q: When Does The New "Right To Work" Constitutional Amendment Take Effect?
  A: All constitutional amendments are "added" on the date of the election at which they were adopted per Okla. Const. art. 5, § 3. State Question 695 was approved by … More
• Q: Now That Oklahoma Has "Right To Work," Can I Immediately Stop Paying Agency Fees If My Workplace Has A Union?
  A: If your workplace has a union, the union security clause is still good until the existing collective bargaining agreement runs out. After that, you can choose to pay … More
• Q: Can I Reduce What I Pay To A Union Under An Existing Contract?
  A: Yes. In CWA v. Beck, 487 U.S. 735 (1988), the U.S. Supreme Court found that the National Labor Relations Act does not permit a union, over the objection of an employee … More
• Q: Can I Be Fired For Refusing To Pay Union Dues To A Union?
  A: Yes, if the workplace is already unionized, UNTIL the existing collective bargaining agreement runs out. If the workplace is unionized after Tuesday, September 25, … More
• Q: Who Do I Call If My Union Refuses To Honor My Resignation From The Union?
  A: You should call the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) office in Tulsa, OK, at 918­581­7951.
• Q: Who Enforces "Right To Work" Protections?
  A: Violation of the right to work law is a misdemeanor prosecuted by your county district attorney. Individual employees may also seek relief through the courts.
• Q: Does "Right To Work" Stop A Union From Organizing A Workplace?
  A: No. Unions can continue to try to organize workers into calling for an NLRB election to decide if there will be a union at their place of work.
• Q: Does "Right To Work" Stop Workers From Voting On Whether There Will Be A Union At Their Place Of Work?
  A: No. Each worker gets to vote on whether or not there will be a union at their place of work.

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