The Sussex County council has put off a vote on a proposed right-to-work law after a five hour hearing yesterday.
Council member Rob Arlett introduced the measure and hopes to have a final vote January 9th.
The Wilmington News Journal reports that the ordinance would foreclose requiring employees to either join a union or pay fees as a condition of employment.
The measure saw some 50 people come before the council with a strong showing by union members.
Union officials argued that the measure was aimed at destroying the ability of workers to organize.
Supporters of the ordinance claimed that companies are hesitant about coming to the county and that the measure would provide an incentive to bring jobs to the region.
