The Right to Work

Assertion: Every person who is legally eligible to work, and who is capable of it, must be allowed to pursue whatever work he or she desires, without encumbrance or interference from any other party or group. There exists an explicit compact between Worker and Employer, and no third party should attempt to interject themselves into this equation. That includes unions, the federal government, or any other agent not directly related to the business between those who seek employment and the private or public concern which seeks to employ him or her.

Why This Is Important: The Declaration of Independence declares, among other things, our unalienable right to the Pursuit of Happiness. While it is important to make the distinction between having a right to pursue happiness and otherwise having a government attempt to supply it to us, it is an undeniable fact that American citizens, that all persons, have a fundamental right to work. Whether or not they have the talent or skill to find work in a particular field, and whether or not such endeavors can provide the level of subsistence or lifestyle that they desire is another story – and completely irrelevant. People have the right to pursue employment without interference in any form, and from any faction.

Constitutional Basis: None, explicitly; however, the spirit of our Constitution does provide for freedom of religion, speech, assembly, gun ownership and the vote. It stands to reason, therefore, that American citizens also have the right to ply their trade or otherwise seek employment wherever and however they see fit.

Quote: “The business of America is business.” – Calvin Coolidge