The Unionization Process: Arkansas
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Authors: E. B. Chiles IV, Cameron C. McCree and Amber Davis-Tanner, Quattlebaum, Grooms, Tull & Burrow PLLC
Summary
- Labor law in Arkansas is primarily governed by the National Labor Relations Act, although there are some state labor laws. See Unions.
- Arkansas is a "right-to-work" state. See Right to Work.
- Arkansas courts can impose civil and criminal penalties for violating the state's labor laws. See Penalties for Violation of Labor Laws.