Illinois now recognizes, as a fundamental right, the right to organize and to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing. The point of "right to work" laws is that unions cannot force workers to pay them money.Union membership was clearly indicated for approximately 23 percent of the sampled construction workers. Union status was unknown for the remaining. For information regarding a specific bargaining unit including their Union Contracts, please click on one of the links below. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is based on our desire to create an environment where every employee can thrive personally and professionally. A charge of discrimination is a signed statement asserting that an employer, union or labor organization engaged in employment discrimination. From Casetext: Smarter Legal Research.