Union Security Clause: Union Shop
(Collective Bargaining Agreement)

Summary

This Union Security Clause: Union Shop (Collective Bargaining Agreement) requires all bargaining unit employees to join the union after the start of employment. It is intended for inclusion in a collective bargaining agreement between an employer and the union representing its employees. It contains practical guidance, drafting notes, and an optional clause. This clause is intended for private employers. It is based on federal law and does not address all potential state law distinctions; thus, you should check any relevant state and local laws. Some states have enacted right-to-work laws prohibiting union security agreements. For more information on union security provisions, see Dues Checkoff and Union Security Provisions and Right to Work Issues: Key Considerations and Right-to-Work State Law Survey. For information generally on the collective bargaining process, see Good Faith Bargaining when Negotiating CBAs and Mandatory, Permissive, and Illegal Bargaining Subjects: Key Considerations.