Right To Work Law In Michigan

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RIGHT-TO-WORK LAWS IN MICHIGAN I. Introduction Michigan is the heartland of union movement in America, union workers helped to build the state, union power shaped its politics. Labor unions are the main line of defense and the loudest voice for justice for workers in generation. Right to work law was passed by republicans in lame-duck session of Michigan’s legislature. Many people believe it was enacted in reaction to the defeated proposal 2 which would have included collective bargaining rights in the Michigan constitution. This would have given unions much more powers in the work place because it would be against the law to deny them the right to lobby for employment benefits and higher wages. Michigan became the 24th right…show more content…
Prohibits the Closed Shop: contrary to the existing law permitting "closed shops", that compel an employee to join a labor organization and pay dues, the Act creates an "open shop" where an employee may choose whether to join a labor organization and pay dues. Specifically, the Act provides that an individual shall not be required as a condition of obtaining or continuing employment to do any of the following: (a) refrain or resign from membership in, voluntary affiliation with, or voluntary financial support of a labor organization; (b) become or remain a member of a labor organization; (c) pay any dues, fees, assessments, or other charges or expenses of any kind or amount or provide anything of value to a labor organization; or (d) pay to any charitable organization or third party an amount that is in lieu of, equivalent to, or any portion of dues, fees, assessments, or other charges or expenses required of members of or employees represented by a labor…show more content…
(2011, September 15). 'Right to work': The wrong answer for Michigan's Economy. Economic Policy Institute, pp. 4, 7. Retrieved June 3, 2013, from http://www.epi.org/publication/right-to-work-michigan-economy/ In summary, many studies have been conducted sometimes conflicted and various experts opinions, but all agree a right-to-work law by itself is not the panacea for economic turnaround. Table 2 explains more difference the states’ economies than right to work laws. Population draw of warm weather, thus many business prefer to operate there. Another, factor to relocate businesses is the price of oil; also higher education cost is a barrier to retain young people in a state. [pic] Table 2: lists a number of differences between Michigan and the two largest right-to-work states Note: the data on Potential factors influencing economic growth are from: Lafer, G. (2011, September 15). 'Right to work': The wrong answer for Michigan's Economy. Economic Policy Institute, pp. 4, 7. Retrieved June 3, 2013, from
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