Understanding Union Rights in Indiana: Protecting Your Voice in the Workplace Indiana, often recognized for its "Right-to-Work" status, presents a unique landscape for unionized and union-curious employees. While Right-to-Work laws mean employees cannot be required to join a union or pay union dues as a condition of employment, they absolutely do not diminish or eliminate federal protections for union activity. The fundamental rights of workers to organize, form, join, or assist a union, and to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing, are safeguarded by federal law, primarily the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Unfortunately, violations of these essential union rights are not uncommon. Employers, whether intentionally or through misunderstanding, sometimes engage in practices that unlawfully interfere with, restrain, or coerce employees in the exercise of their NLRA rights. For employees in Indiana, understanding these rights a...