Illinois now recognizes, as a fundamental right, the right to organize and to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing. By passing the Workers' Rights Amendment, Illinois became the fourth state in the country to protect collective bargaining in its constitution.Union membership was clearly indicated for approximately 23 percent of the sampled construction workers. Union status was unknown for the remaining. Once a union has been certified or recognized, the employer is required to bargain over your terms and conditions of employment with your union representative. Righttowork legislation prohibits compulsory union membership. Learn more and apply for our B2B Sales Account Executive in Tulsa here. Come alone or bring friends, family, or coworkers. We are working together to build a community of park stewards. Prominent politicians have railed against unions for decades in the Deep South, and every state in the area has a socalled righttowork law,.