The North Texas Association of Public Employees


There has been some question lately if Fort Worth City Employees are allowed to join an association or
union? Please read the following and find out the truth.

The following is taken out of the City’s policy manual.

Organization of Municipal Employees
Any employee of the City government may join, organize, or maintain membership in an employee or labor
organization if he/she so desires. The City neither encourages nor discourages these activities, nor does
membership or non-membership in an employee or labor organization affect the employee's standing or
rights as a City employee. The policy herein stated is in accordance with the provisions of the statute of the
State of Texas and the Charter of the City of Fort Worth.

The following is Texas State law:
Texas Labor Code- 101.001 provides all employees the right to organize.

Texas Government Code- 617.001 through 617.005- guarantees City Employees the right to have a
Labor organization represent them in grievances involving wages, hours of employment or conditions of
work.