Labor disputes and strikes ballot measures

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As a state ballot measure topic, labor disputes and strikes include measures regarding the resolution of conflicts between workers and employers. These measures cover laws governing strikes, lockouts, and mediation procedures. The topic is grouped within the labor, healthcare, and public assistance policy area.

This page provides information on:

• upcoming ballot measures and
• a comprehensive list of ballot measures by year and state.

Upcoming ballot measures

See also: 2025 ballot measures and 2026 ballot measures

The following is a list of state ballot measures related to labor disputes and strikes certified for this year and future elections:

2026

1. Nevada Exempt School Teachers from Public Employee Strike Ban Initiative (2026) - On the ballot

List of ballot measures

Click the tabs to view state ballot measures related to labor disputes and strikes, organized by year or state.

Year

State

2026

1. Nevada Exempt School Teachers from Public Employee Strike Ban Initiative (2026) - On the ballot

2002

1. Missouri Amendment 2, Collective Bargaining Rights for Emergency Personnel Initiative (2002)

1984

1. Arizona Proposition 102, Prohibition of Strikes by Public Employee Amendment (1984)

1952

1. Arizona Measure Nos. 312-313, Labor Picketing Limitations Initiative (1952)

1948

1. Massachusetts Question 7, Procedure for Labor Strike Initiative (1948)
2. North Dakota Labor Unions and Strikes, Referendum 1 (1948)

1938

1. Washington Initiative 130, Labor Disputes Regulation Measure (1938)

1922

1. Nebraska Referendum 2, Interference of Workers Referendum (1922)

1916

1. Washington Referendum 6, Prohibit Picketing Measure (1916)

1912

1. Oregon Measure Nos. 368-369, Prohibition of Boycotts and Pickets Initiative (1912)

Arizona

1. Arizona Measure Nos. 312-313, Labor Picketing Limitations Initiative (1952)
2. Arizona Proposition 102, Prohibition of Strikes by Public Employee Amendment (1984)

Massachusetts

1. Massachusetts Question 7, Procedure for Labor Strike Initiative (1948)

Missouri

1. Missouri Amendment 2, Collective Bargaining Rights for Emergency Personnel Initiative (2002)

Nebraska

1. Nebraska Referendum 2, Interference of Workers Referendum (1922)

Nevada

1. Nevada Exempt School Teachers from Public Employee Strike Ban Initiative (2026) - On the ballot

North Dakota

1. North Dakota Labor Unions and Strikes, Referendum 1 (1948)

Oregon

1. Oregon Measure Nos. 368-369, Prohibition of Boycotts and Pickets Initiative (1912)

Washington

1. Washington Initiative 130, Labor Disputes Regulation Measure (1938)
2. Washington Referendum 6, Prohibit Picketing Measure (1916)

See also

• List of ballot measures by topic