They are kicking off this week by holding a committee hearing on bills that would restore prevailing wages for the construction industry and unions’ ability to require their members to pay dues. Stella
Approval from the Senate could come as soon as Tuesday, another sign that Democrats are wasting no time checking priorities off their list ever since they took control of the Legislature.
Michigan is one of 27 Right-to-Work states, along with Indiana and Wisconsin in the Great Lakes region. The repeal would reverse the 2012 law, passed under huge controversy by Republicans that prohibits contracts with mandatory union dues or fees.
The change would only affect private employers such as automakers, since union dues are already banned at public sector employers such as governments and schools.
Unions support the repeal, arguing Right-to-Work is designed to lower union revenues and make it harder for workers to unionize. Some prominent business groups and Republicans endorsed the law, however, arguing Right-to-Work helps attract businesses to the state.
Beyond the repeal, Democratic lawmakers also introduced legislation that would provide tax incentives to those who pay union dues. The bill is drawing ire from conservatives and others who say the proposal would amount to taxpayer subsidies of unions.
Are you a fan of the rapid-fire action by Democrats in Lansing? Are you an employer or an employee who may be affected by the repeal? What do you think of the tax incentive proposal?
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