Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, other state attorneys general oppose pro-union legislation

ATLANTA — Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a 14-state coalition of attorneys general in sending a letter to U.S. Senate leaders opposing a pro-union bill. The Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 (PRO Act) would negate state right-to-work laws and require workers to pay union dues in order to keep their jobs.

“Georgia is a right-to-work state, and we have long preserved the ability of employees to speak for themselves, make informed decisions and work without being forced to pay fees to third parties,” Carr said in a news release. “The PRO Act will impair the rights of employees and the rights of private employers, and we are seeking to put a stop to the enactment of this misguided bill.”