Tennessee Right to Work Laws
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| Code Section | 50-1-201, et seq. |
| Policy on Union Membership, Organization, etc. | It is unlawful to deny employment because of affiliation or nonaffiliation with a labor union. |
| Prohibited Activity | Contracts for exclusion from employment because of affiliation or nonaffiliation with labor union; exclusion from employment for payment or failure to pay union dues. |
| Penalties | Class A misdemeanor; imprisoned for not greater than 11 months and 29 days or fine not to exceed $2,500 or both. (40-35-111) |
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