Let Me First Be Very Clear. I Fully Support The Fact That Tennessee Is A Right To Work State And Has Been Since 1947. I Do Believe That Our Statutes Declaring A Right To Work Have Been Part Of Tennessee’s Success Story Economically And I Believe That Those Statutes Appropriately Limit The Power Of Unions And Protect The Rights Of Individuals Against Discrimination As To Whether Or Not They Are Part Of A Labor Union.
I Am Also Aware That Democrats And The Current Administration In The White House Would Like To Further Solidify The Influence Of Unions Around The Country And Work To Abolish Right To Work Protections In 27 States.
Despite My Support Of Right To Work Protections And An Understanding Of The Threat Unions Pose To Pushing The Leftist Agenda, I Am Cautious When It Comes To Amending Our State Constitution For This Purpose.
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