LANSING — The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is voicing their steadfast opposition to House Bills 4004, 4005, and 4007 of 2023, which would repeal the state’s Right to Work law and reinstate Michigan’s prevailing wage law.
The series of bills passed the House Labor Committee this morning and are expected to move to the House floor for passage this afternoon, delivering on an early promise by Democrats who took control of both chambers in January.
The current Right to Work law ensures that employees in Michigan have the right to choose whether or not they want to join a union or pay union dues as a condition of employment. This law has been a critical factor in attracting new businesses and investments to Michigan, which has led to economic growth and job creation throughout the state.
“Repealing the Right to Work law would be a serious mistake that would harm Michigan’s economy, workers, and businesses,” said Regional Chamber President & CEO, Arthur Havlicek. “It would limit workers’ freedom to choose by forcing them to pay union dues, even if they do not support the union’s agenda. This would make Michigan a less attractive place for businesses to invest and create jobs, something our community will unfortunately have a front-row seat to as a result of our proximity to a neighboring Right to Work state like Indiana.”
“Furthermore, the repeal of the Right to Work law would hurt small businesses, which are the backbone of Michigan’s economy,” Havlicek continued. “...
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