SB127 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald O. Dial

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Right to work, policy declared, cause of action declared, const. amend.

Summary

SB127 would amend the Alabama Constitution to guarantee the right to work and prohibit denying or limiting employment based on union membership or dues.

What This Bill Does

It declares as public policy that a person’s right to work cannot be denied or abridged due to union membership status. It bans agreements that deny the right to work or make employment contingent on union membership. It also prohibits employers from forcing employees to join a union or pay dues, and provides a damages remedy for individuals denied employment, with the amendment applying only to contracts entered into after ratification (not to existing contracts).

Who It Affects

• Employees and job applicants who could be denied employment or required to join a union or pay dues based on union membership status, and who could sue for damages if this happens.
• Employers and labor unions, who would be prohibited from mandating union membership or dues as a condition of employment and would be exposed to potential damages if they violate the amendment.

Key Provisions

• Declares the right to work cannot be denied or abridged due to union membership status.
• Prohibits agreements that deny the right to work or condition employment on union membership.
• Prohibits employers from requiring union membership as a condition of employment or continuation of employment.
• Prohibits employers from requiring payment of dues or charges to unions as a condition of employment.
• Provides a damages remedy for individuals denied employment in violation of the amendment.
• Applies to contracts entered into after ratification; does not apply to contracts in force before ratification.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Constitutional Amendments