From the Wall Street Journal:

Republican House Speaker William O’Brien said he would call a special session of the Legislature, likely in the fall, seeking to override the veto by Democratic Gov. John Lynch. New Hampshire Republicans this spring passed the bill, which would allow private-sector workers to opt not to join a union or pay dues at unionized workplaces.

The bill is “needed because New Hampshire has to compete globally for jobs,” Mr. O’Brien said.

Naomi Walker, director of state government relations for the AFL-CIO, called the outcome “a victory for 2011” but said the labor federation expected to face similar fights in 2012.

Unions have fought off an unprecedented number of right-to-work proposals this spring. The skirmishes came amid a broad campaign largely led by Republicans, who won majorities in statehouses and governorships last fall and pushed for cost savings to address budget deficits.

Several states, including Wisconsin and Ohio, adopted measures limiting most public-sector unions from negotiating over benefits and boosting the amount public workers contribute for health and other benefits.

Lawmakers in about 18 states, including Missouri, Michigan and New Mexico, introduced right-to-work bills this year, saying they help attract businesses and create jobs. Some were introduced but never acted upon, others were assigned to legislative study groups and some died in committee.

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