Eli5 what exactly is “right to work”?

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I’m not in a RTW state and people in my state have been arguing about it as long as I can remember. Even after I read it, I still don’t understand what it means and how it could bring wages down.

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“Right to work” is a rule in some states that lets people work in union companies without being in the union or paying money to it. It is highly contentious with these arguments commonly stated:

Supporters say:

1. Workers can choose if they want to join the union or not.
2. It might bring more jobs to the state.

Detractors say:

1. Unions may lose power to get better pay and benefits for workers.
2. Some workers might get benefits from the union without paying for it, which isn’t fair.

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