The Unionization Process: Illinois

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Authors: Stuart R. Buttrick and Tareen Zafrullah, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Summary

This guide provides an overview of laws relevant to the unionization process in Illinois. It includes information on the state's right-to-work status and the constitutional right to organize and bargain collectively. It also covers restrictions on captive audience meetings and on successor employers under union agreements.