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business1 year ago•2 min saved

"Michigan's Repeal of Right-to-Work Law: Impact on Workers and Businesses"

Former Michigan gubernatorial candidate and The Windquest Group Chairman Dick DeVos criticized the Democratic-led decision to repeal the state's "right-to-work" law, calling it "anti-American" and claiming that workers will "pay the price." The repeal allows unions to require all workers in a unionized workplace to pay fees for representation, a move DeVos believes will harm Michigan's competitiveness and lead to job losses. He argued that the previous right-to-work legislation had improved incomes and job growth in the state, and expressed concern that the repeal will have negative consequences for Michigan residents.

via Fox Business|

#business #democratic-led-legislature #dick-devos

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Michigan Repeals 'Right-to-Work' Law, Restores Prevailing Wage.

Michigan has become the first state in 58 years to repeal a "right-to-work" law, which allowed those in unionized workplaces to opt out of paying union dues and fees. The law was passed more than a decade ago by a Republican-controlled Legislature. Democrats had argued it allowed for "free riders" that received union representation without having to pay fees or dues. Over half of U.S. states now have right-to-work laws in place.

via Fox Business|

#democrats #michigan #politics

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

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Michigan has repealed a right-to-work law, becoming the first state in over 50 years to do so.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.

via POLITICO|

#democrats #labor-unions #michigan

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Michigan Senate Votes to Repeal Right-to-Work Law

The Michigan Senate has voted to repeal the state's right-to-work law, which prohibits public and private unions from requiring nonunion employees to pay union dues. The bill will now go back to the House for final approval, and Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has said she will sign it. The Senate also voted to restore the state's prevailing wage law. Republicans attached spending appropriations to both bills to make them "referendum-proof," but opponents could still protect the policy by putting a constitutional amendment on the ballot.

via Fox Business|

#michigan #politics #prevailing-wage-law

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Michigan Senate considers repeal of right-to-work law.

The Michigan Senate has voted to repeal the state's right-to-work law, which would require workers to join labor unions. The move has been celebrated by the AFL-CIO, Michigan's largest labor organization, and union workers who rallied at the State Capitol. However, not everyone supported the change, with some arguing that it could harm the state's economy. If signed into law, the repeal could help improve patient care by increasing the number of nurses at the bedside. Michigan would become the first state to repeal a right-to-work law in decades.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|

#afl-cio #michigan #nurses

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Michigan Senate Repeals Right-to-Work Law in Victory for Organized Labor

The Michigan Senate has passed a bill to repeal the state's right-to-work law, which allows employees in unionized jobs to opt out of membership and paying dues. The bill will now go to the state House, where it must agree on the final language. If passed, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has said she will sign the bill into law. Supporters of the bill argue that the right-to-work law has harmed workers' wages and rights, while opponents say it has made the state's businesses more competitive.

via The Hill|

#democrats #michigan #organized-labor