# Vermont constitutional amendment voting

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vermont-constitutional-amendment-voting
> Updated: 2026-11-04T04:20:06.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In late 2026, Vermont voters participated in a general election to decide on several constitutional amendments. 

Proposal 3 sought to formally enshrine the right to form and belong to a labor union within the state constitution. Supporters argued the measure was necessary to protect labor rights, livable wages, and healthcare from future legislative changes, specifically aiming to outlaw “right-to-work” laws. Following the vote, the amendment was approved, establishing the right to collective bargaining for employees.

Additionally, voters approved Proposal 4, which provides explicit equal protection guarantees under the state constitution. This amendment protects individuals from discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, alongside existing protections for race, ethnicity, sex, religion, disability, and national origin.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-04: Vermont voters approve constitutional amendments for labor and LGBTQ+ rights

Vermont voters ratified two constitutional amendments: one protecting collective bargaining rights and another guaranteeing equal protection for LGBTQ+ individuals and other protected groups.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vermont-voters-approve-constitutional-amendments-for-labor-and-lgbtq-rights

### 2026-10-27: Vermont voters to decide on labor union constitutional amendment

Vermont voters will decide on Proposal 3 this November, a constitutional amendment aimed at protecting labor union rights within the state.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vermont-voters-to-decide-on-labor-union-constitutional-amendment

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Cite as: Vermont constitutional amendment voting. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vermont-constitutional-amendment-voting