Repealing Right-to-Work legislation in Michigan could be tops on Democrats’ agenda when they take control of the Legislature in 2023 and Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer begins her second time.
The state’s law allowing workers to opt out of paying dues in union-represented jobs but still receive benefits has been on the books since 2013. It was a galvanizing moment, cheered by conservatives and business leaders, but prompting thousands to protest in Lansing.
After Tuesday’s election, state Sen. Dayne Polehanki and other Democrats said that repealing the law will be a priority after the party assumes leadership of the state House, Senate and governor’s office for the first time since 1984.
It’s still a huge political issue. This week, Illinois voters passed a constitutional amendment barring the creation of Right-to-Work laws, while Tennessee residents passed a separate measure to strengthen its Right-to-Work law and protect against compulsory union membership.
But a repeal in Michigan wouldn’t be without controversy. One prominent business leader says doing so will set off “nuclear war.”
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