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This bill removes several existing restrictions on labor organizing in North Carolina, fundamentally changing the state's approach to labor unions and employment agreements. Specifically, the bill repeals previous provisions that prohibited certain types of labor agreements, such as those that might require union membership as a condition of employment or prevent workers from joining unions. The legislation eliminates language that previously declared certain labor agreements "illegal" and removes restrictions on union dues and membership. The bill now explicitly states that the rights of labor organizations to enter into labor agreements shall not be denied or abridged, which represents a significant shift from the state's previous "right to work" stance. The changes apply to all new agreements entered into after the bill becomes law, effectively modernizing North Carolina's labor laws to provide more protection and flexibility for labor organizations. The bill updates gender-specific language and removes detailed provisions that previously limited union activities, signaling a more pro-labor approach to workplace organization and collective bargaining.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S120