Skip to content

Governor Lee Issues Right-to-Work Week Proclamation

Governor Lee Issues Right-to-Work Week Proclamation

March 11, 2022 Last Edit: June 5, 2025

Governor Lee Issues Right-to-Work Week Proclamation

On Tuesday, Gov. Bill Lee announced the week of March 6 is “Right-to-Work Week,” honoring the “Tennessee tradition” of 75 years that allows workers to decide whether they want to join a union or not.   

Lee encouraged Tennesseans to support the ongoing Yes on 1 effort, noting “Amendment 1 will now appear on the Nov. 8, 2022, ballot, and passage thereof would enshrine right-to-work in the Tennessee Constitution.”

He added Yes on 1 “is an important measure that would protect right-to-work as a fundamental, constitutional right for generations of Tennesseans to come. 

Read the full proclamation here.  

Many lawmakers showed their support throughout the week with news stories, statements and social media posts. NFIB thanks state leaders who are encouraging all Tennesseans to vote Yes on 1 in November and to protect workplace freedom for generations. 

Get to know NFIB

NFIB is a member-driven organization advocating on behalf of small and independent businesses nationwide.

Receive our newsletter and email notification
Knowledge is power. Let us help you stay informed with breaking legislative news, regulatory updates, business tips, and more.

Related Articles

Construction worker digging trench using shovel
April 2, 2026
NFIB Jobs Report: Employment Index Pulls Back 
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 2, 2026) – NFIB’s March Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index fell 1.9 points to 101.6. Despite the decline, the c…
Read More
March 31, 2026
Michigan Legislative Update – Spring 2026 Edition
Learn more about the legislation NFIB is tracking.
Read More
March 30, 2026
State Issues Guidance on Solid Waste for Small Businesses
What Small Businesses Need to Know About Waste Permits and Notifications Small business owners don’t have time to dig through complicated regulations. But whe…
Read More
Illinois State Capitol Springfield Abraham Lincoln statue photo by Todd Pack
March 30, 2026
Illinois Small Business Legislative Update
Official committee deadlines to hear legislation in Illinois have now passed
Read More

© 2001 - 2026 National Federation of Independent Business. All Rights Reserved. Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | Accessibility