Right to Work in Arizona
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Arizona is a right-to-work state where workers cannot be forced to join unions or pay union fees.
How Arizona treats Right to Work
Arizona Const. art. 34 and Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 34-226 protect employees from mandatory union membership or fee obligations as employment conditions. Workers may decline union participation while remaining employed in unionized settings. Arizona's constitutional protection makes right-to-work a fundamental state principle.
The general definition of Right to Work
A legal principle that employees cannot be forced to join a union or pay union fees as a job condition.
Right to work is a state law that protects workers from being required to join a labor union or pay union dues in order to keep their job. In right-to-work states, union membership is voluntary. This contrasts with union-security agreements in other states, where workers may be required to join or contribute to a union as a condition of employment.
Read the full Right to Work entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Arizona.