Collective Bargaining Agreements - South Carolina

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

South Carolina has labor relations law regarding collective bargaining in private sector employment; however, these provide protections similar to those of the National Labor Relations Act.

Right to work

South Carolina does have a right to work law. It is unlawful for an employer to require an employee, as a condition of employment, or of continuance of employment to be or become or remain a member or affiliate of a labor organization or agency; abstain or refrain from membership in a labor organization; or pay any fees, dues, assessments, or other charges or sums of money to a person or organization.

State

Contact

National Labor Relations Board (Region 11)

Regulations

Labor relations, general

South Carolina Code, Title 41, Chapter 1, Sections 41-1-10, 41-1-15, 41-1-20, 41-1-60, and 41-1-65

Labor disputes

South Carolina Code, Title 41, Chapter 17, Sections 41-17-10 through 41-17-70

Right to work

South Carolina Code, Title 41, Chapter 7, Sections 41-7-10 through 41-7-100

Federal

Contact

National Labor Relations Board

Regulations

29 U.S.C. §§151-169

29 U.S.C. §401 et seq.