S.1082

NC Right to Work Amendment

Chamber Passed·5/20/26

North Carolina S1082 proposes a constitutional amendment to protect the right of North Carolinians to work without joining or paying dues to a labor.

North Carolina S1082 proposes adding a new section to the state constitution to ensure the right to work without being forced to join or pay dues to a labor union. The amendment will be voted on by qualified voters in the November 3, 2026, election. If approved, it will protect the right to work free from undue restraints and coercion. The State Board of Elections will certify the results, and the amendment will take effect if a majority votes in favor.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 30–16 · May 20
Current
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
25
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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16 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

May 19

8:30 AM

Rules and Operations of the Senate Hearing

May 19

8:30 AM

Rules and Operations of the Senate Hearing

History

May 20

Senate

Amend Tabled A1

May 20

Senate

Amend Tabled A2

May 20

Senate

Amend Tabled A3