States of Work: Tennessee Weighs ‘Right-to-Work’ Amendment

This week, we look at a proposal to make Tennessee the 10th state with “right-to-work” language added to its constitution.

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Tennessee ‘Right-to-Work’ Amendment

Tennessee could add “right-to-work” language to the state constitution under a proposed amendment moving through the state Senate.

If approved by lawmakers, SJR 648 would create a ballot question for voters to consider adding the language to the constitution—a reinforcement of the “right-to-work” law that has existed in Tennessee statutes since 1947. The proposal passed a Senate committee on ...