What is the history of NC General Statute 95-98?
G.S. 95-98 was enacted in 1959. According to one law journal article, it was “the direct result of a highly publicized effort in 1958 by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, headed nationally by Jimmy Hoffa, to organize members of the Charlotte Police Department.” (p. 218) In response, the General Assembly enacted Article 12 of Chapter 95 with four provisions, 95-97 through 95-100. 95-97 prohibited law enforcement officers and firefighters from joining unions. 95-99 made any violation of these provisions a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of up to two years. 95-100 made the right-to-work laws inapplicable to public employees. In 1969, a three judge panel of the United States District Court ruled 95-97 and 95-99 in violation of rights granted by the U.S. Constitution. In 1998, the General Assembly repealed 95-97 from the books. 95-99 is invalid but remains on the books. Okun, Michael G. “Public Employee Bargaining in North Carolina: From Paternalism to Confusion.
G.S. 95-98 was enacted in 1959. According to one law journal article, it was “the direct result of a highly publicized effort in 1958 by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, headed nationally by Jimmy Hoffa, to organize members of the Charlotte Police Department.” (p. 218) In response, the General Assembly enacted Article 12 of Chapter 95 with four provisions, 95-97 through 95-100. 95-97 prohibited law enforcement officers and firefighters from joining unions. 95-99 made any violation of these provisions a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of up to two years. 95-100 made the right-to-work laws inapplicable to public employees. In 1969, a three judge panel of the United States District Court ruled 95-97 and 95-99 in violation of rights granted by the U.S. Constitution. In 1998, the General Assembly repealed 95-97 from the books. 95-99 is invalid but remains on the books. Okun, Michael G. “Public Employee Bargaining in North Carolina: From Paternalism to Confusion.” North Car
