Michigan's Right-to-Work Law: Controversy and Consequences

Economic experts say Michigan's "right-to-work" law, which allowed employees in unionized jobs to opt out of membership and paying dues, had almost no effect on the state's economy. Union membership was already falling before the law was implemented, and it continued on a slight decline in the decade since. The law also didn't impact economic development. While a recent study showed it reduced wages by about 1%, experts say it's hard to study its impact because other economic changes are happening at the same time. The governor is expected to sign a repeal of the law soon.