Union Organization and Labor Relations: Louisiana
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Author: Brooke Duncan III, Adams and Reese LLP
Summary
- Private sector labor relations for most employers in Louisiana are subject to the National Labor Relations Act as enforced by the National Labor Relations Board and the federal courts. See Union Organizing and Collective Bargaining Rights.
- Employees have the right to form unions and engage in collective bargaining. See Union Organizing and Collective Bargaining Rights.
- The state cannot require private employers to have unions. See Government Cannot Mandate Unionization of Private Employers.
- Louisiana is a "right to work" state, so employees cannot be forced to join a union. See Right to Work.
- State law protects employees against retaliation for participating in enforcement of state labor laws. See Unfair Labor Practices.
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