Michigan Repeals 'Right-to-Work' Law, Boosts Unions.

Michigan has become the first state in decades to repeal a union-restricting law known as “right-to-work” that allowed those in unionized workplaces to opt out of paying union dues and fees. The repeal is seen as a major victory for organized labor with union membership reaching an all-time low last year. The state also restored a prevailing wage law that had been repealed by Republicans in 2018. The legislation was signed by Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who promised to veto bills designed to cut out the public’s right of referendum.