Washington Initiative 202, Right-to-Work Law Measure (1958)
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| Topic Right-to-work laws |
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Origin |
Washington Initiative 202 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in Washington on November 4, 1958. It was defeated.
A “yes” vote supported voiding agreements that require labor organization membership as a condition of employment. |
A “no” vote opposed voiding agreements that require labor organization membership as a condition of employment. |
Election results
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Washington Initiative 202 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 339,742 | 36.27% | ||
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596,949 | 63.73% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Initiative 202 was as follows:
| “ | RESTRICTING LABOR AGREEMENTS An act declaring void any agreement hereafter made or extended which requires membership in or payment to a labor organization as a condition of employment. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
In Washington, proponents needed to collect a number of signatures for an Initiative to the People.
See also
External links
Footnotes
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State of Washington Olympia (capital) |
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