Michigan Repeals Right-to-Work Law, Boosts Organized Labor

Michigan has repealed a right-to-work law, becoming the first state in over 50 years to do so. The law, passed by Republicans in 2012, allowed workers to choose not to join unions or pay union dues as a condition of employment. The repeal is a significant victory for labor unions, particularly in a state with a strong union history. Republicans argue that the move will discourage employers from locating or expanding in the state. Democrats have also passed legislation reinstating prevailing wage requirements for publicly funded construction projects and applying to public-sector jobs in the event of a Supreme Court decision revisiting the 2018 Janus decision.