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Key Points on "Right-to-Work"
for Less in Michigan
Republicans renew campaign to make Michigan a
Right-to-Work state
Representatives Jacob Hoogendyk, Jr. (R-Portage) and Kevin Elsenheimer
(R-Bellaire)
have introduced a two bill legislative package that would make Michigan a
right-to-work (for less) state. Hoogendyk's bill (HB 4454) would impact
private sector workers. Elsenheimer's bill (HB 4455) would impact
public employees.
These bills have been referred to the House Labor Committee.
These bills increase corporate profits by destroying unions, cutting worker
pay and eliminating benefits.
How will Michigan Workers be Impacted by Michigan becoming a
"Right-to-Work" state?
Michigan workers are paid an average of $7,601 a year more than workers in
states that have attacked paychecks with "Right-to-Work" laws.
They will be less likely to have health care coverage. Once again, according
to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 89 percent of union workers in private
industry had health insurance compared with only 67 percent of nonunion
workers. Union workers also are more likely to have retirement and
short-term disability benefits.
They will be less likely to have a have a pension. 70 percent of union
workers are covered by a defined benefit pension plan versus only 16 percent
of non union workers.
They will also be more likely to get killed on the job. According to the
Bureau of Labor Statistics, the rate of workplace deaths is 51 percent
higher in states with right to work, where unions can’t speak up on behalf
of workers.
Research Papers
The Wage
Penalty of "Right-to-Work" Laws - Economic Policy Institute
Right to Work—For Less - stateaction.org
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Only you can help stop Michigan from becoming a right-to-work (for less)
state. Click below to send a letter to your state representative and
state senator today asking them to oppose the Right-to-Work bills.
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