Missouri Is Now A Right-To-Work State

On February 6, 2017, Missouri became the 28^th state to enact a right-to-work law.  The bill, passed by the Show Me State's Republican-controlled state legislature, was signed into law by newly-elected Governor Eric Greitens.  A similar measure was vetoed by Democratic Governor Jay Nixon last year.

The bill applies to both public sector and private sector employment, with the exception of railroads and airlines.  Federal employers, and employers operating on exclusive federal enclaves, are also exempt from the law.

The new law provides that no employee may be required as a condition of employment to become, remain, or refrain from becoming or remaining, a union member.  Nor may employees be required to tender dues, fees, or assessments of any kind to a labor organization.  Also barred is any requirement that employees make a "dues equivalent" payment to a charitable organization.