WHAT IF I HAVE A RELIGIOUS OBJECTION TO JOINING OR FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING A UNION?

If you are a public sector employee or work in a Right to Work state, you have the right to decline union membership and not to financially support a union for any reason, including religious reasons. For a map of the 27 Right to Work States, see APPENDIX B, page 56.

In non-Right to Work states, sincere religious objectors have the right to redirect the entire union fee to a non- union, non-religious charity.

To determine whether you have a sincere religious objection to joining or supporting a union, and to understand the steps you must take for accommodation of your religious beliefs in this area, call (800) 336- 3600 or email legal@nrtw.org and request a copy of “Union Dues and Religious Do Nots - An Employee’s Guide,” or go to https://www.nrtw.org/free-legal-aid/.