Common misconception, also seen among many of the replies. Unions are not opt-in, unless you consider "taking a union job" opt-in. If this vote goes through (a

Common misconception, also seen among many of the replies. Unions are not opt-in, unless you consider "taking a union job" opt-in. If this vote goes through (and a contract agreed), and you take a unionized job in the unionized warehouse, you will be covered by the union contract. If management violates the contract in a way that harms you, the union will be filing a grievance on your behalf. If you ask for a union rep to be in the room when discipline is discussed, they must send a rep. You will vote on a proposed contract. In short, the union has the responsibility to represent you, based on your being in a union job. A "right to work" state is one where the union cannot sign a contract with the employer forcing you to pay union dues in order to get the representation you are entitled to. So, you have the right, in a "right to work" state, to avail yourself of the union representation without paying dues. That's exactly what "right to work" means, and no more.