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The Human Side of Right-to-Work Legislation

These are real people who have been hurt by forced unionization

… gets closer to becoming a right-to-work state, the focus often is on … moral one. In our state, right now, tens of thousands of people … SEIU. If Michigan becomes a right-to-work state, no union could ever …

Kersey Discusses Right-to-Work

… discussed a legislative proposal known as “right-to-work for teachers,” as well as the economic benefits of right-to-work laws.

Big Labor’s death knell in Michigan

As right-to-work is repealed, unions have rarely been weaker

… first state in decades to repeal its right-to-work law by legislative action, which took … AFSCME. The repeal of Michigan’s right-to-work law came after a concerted effort – …

Vernuccio in Washington Times

Wisconsin at work on right-to-work

… the effects stemming from right-to-work passage in Michigan and Indiana. … Michigan as the nation’s 25th right-to-work state. Earlier this week on … labor committee in support of right-to-work legislation.

UAW Flier Short on Facts

Union right-to-work myths dispelled

… has put together a flier on right-to-work "facts" that it is handing … than their counterparts in right to work for less states." Fact: Unions … numbers to use. Other anti-right-to-work groups list the number …

Manufacturing Employment Share 20% Higher in Right-to-Work States

New study examines impact of right-to-work laws at the county level

MIDLAND, Mich. — Right-to-work states have seen a significant … employment compared to non-right-to-work states, according to a new … study provides a look at how right-to-work laws have influenced …

The Intellectual Firepower Against Right-to-Work

Who's who on right-to-work

… ny opponents of a Michigan right-to-work law cite figures generated … condition of employment. The right-to-work law in Michigan prohibits unions … cited by supporters of the right-to-work law in Michigan has …

Vernuccio, Lehman Wall Street Journal Op-Ed

The Mackinac Center and right-to-work

… Mackinac Center has played over the past 25 years in making Michigan a right-to-work state, and what it means for Michigan's future.

Right-to-Work Library

Should right to work become law in Indiana, the implications … Indiana's attempt to become a right-to-work state:  Dems Don't Run: Standoff Ends — Indiana Right-to-Work Obstacle Cleared Indiana …

Why Michigan Needs a Right-to-Work Law

… An essential first step is right-to-work legislation. Right-to-work laws give employees the choice … politics.  Essentially, a right-to-work law sends a strong …

Watch Vernuccio Discuss Labor Reform at Heritage

Panel discussion on right-to-work and wages

… panelist for their event "Do Right-to-Work Laws Really Reduce Wages? Examining … contrasted Michigan and other right-to-work states against without right-to-work policies: The full …

Today in History

Right-to-work bills pass Legislature

… condition of employment, passing bills that would make Michigan the 24th right-to-work state in the country. That came exactly 17 years to the day after former …

Right-to-Work FAQ

… ESSENTIALS What exactly is a right-to-work law? "Right-to-Work" is a state law that prohibits … Currently, 22 states have right-to-work laws. While right-to-work …

Right-to-Work Legislation Possible in Indiana

How will this affect Michigan?

… likely to act quickly on a right-to-work bill that could be introduced … consequences for Michigan. Right-to-work laws prohibit employers and … economic growth. No state with a right-to-work law currently borders …

Public Safety Workers in Michigan Now Enjoy Right-to-Work

Janus v. AFSCME decision gives right-to-work to police and firefighters in Michigan

… longer excluded from Michigan’s right-to-work law, due to last month’s U.S … their jobs. Michigan became a right-to-work state in 2013, meaning workers … firefighters in Michigan now have the right to choose whether they want …

Despite Collapse in Membership, SEIU Poised to Go All-In in Michigan

$150 million campaign blunted by right-to-work law

… elderly — and the passage of the state’s right-to-work law. Since Michigan passed right-to-work in 2012 giving workers a choice about …

That’s What We Said

Right-to-work studies confirm Mackinac Center findings

… nation’s 26th state to adopt a right-to-work law. One product of the debate … to the legislative vote on right-to-work in West Virginia, the state … called “The Economic Impact of Right-to-Work Policy in West Virginia,” …

Right-to-Work

… Traverse City. Reed discussed how right-to-work laws protect employees from compulsory … several other states that adopted right-to-work status. The interview is 21 minutes …

Wright Discusses Right-to-Work Decision with State Media

Michigan Supreme Court extends right-to-work to state employees

On July 29, the Michigan Supreme Court upheld right-to-work for state employees, ruling that the Michigan Constitution … order to have a job, and so we think this was a right decision." His interpretation of the ruling is …

Incomes Rise in Right-to-Work Michigan; Officials Project More To Come

Opponents' 'right-to-work for less' predictions fall flat

… next couple years. In their work, officials consider economic … quarter. When Michigan’s new-right-to-work law was enacted at the end … employment by calling it “right-to-work-for-less.”

Unions Admit Forcing People to Pay Dues is Political

U.S. Supreme Court considers right-to-work for all

… to stop, essentially guaranteeing right-to-work for all public sector workers in the … writer and union supporter: When right to work was imposed in Wisconsin a few years …

Right-to-work no longer rules in private sector

Agency fees still apply; public sector workers still have right-to-work

Right-to-work protections no longer apply to people who work in the private sector, meaning … Legislature repealed Michigan’s right-to-work law last fall, and the repeal …

The Detroit News Points to Mackinac Center Research

Fact-checking right-to-work claims

Opponents of right-to-work policies often point to flawed research to make … Mackinac Center: Michigan became a right-to-work state in 2012, and since then the state’s …

Vernuccio Interviewed for Ohio Watchdog

Examining the economic effects of right-to-work laws

… Mackinac Center Director of Labor Policy F. Vincent Vernuccio discussed right-to-work policies and how states have fared with them in recent years with Watchdog.org. …

Right-to-Work: Looking Back, Moving Forward

The push to extend right-to-work protections for Michigan employees is gaining … 2007 study, "The Economic Effects of Right-to-Work Laws: 2007," by Labor Policy Director …

From Long Shot to Victory

Larry Reed recalls right-to-work fight

… first time we had called for a right-to-work law for Michigan, but getting … attitude was: "So let's get to work on it!" I had lived in Idaho … of Market Alternatives. We worked on many freedom-related issues including right-to-work and when Idaho voters …

Right-to-Work-for-Yadda-Yadda-Yadda

For the umpteenth time: No, wages won't collapse.

… challenge in defending the right-to-work concept, it isn't researching … Institute found that workers in right-to-work states have a lower standard … this legislation would be “right to work for less.” Greedy …

Indiana Right-to-Work Coverage

… ~~~~~ Articles Indiana Is A Right-to-Work State BREAKING: Indiana House Passes Right-to-Work Bill, Measure To Become Law … Debate Indiana Dems Lose On Right-to-Work Bill and Run Again …

Senate Leader Supports Right to Work For Teachers

… R-Monroe, said he will support right-to-work for public school employees, calling it a “right-to-teach.” Richardville made … Education Association, under a right-to-teach law. “They would … also said he didn’t support right-to-work for the entire state, …

What a Right-to-Work Law Will Mean for Indiana — and Michigan

… indicated his support for a state right-to-work law. Such a law would prevent … employed. If Indiana adopts a right-to-work law it could have dire financial … similar to that of the other 22 right-to-work states, Hoosiers can …

Vernuccio Interviewed by Wall Street Journal

West Virginia Legislature votes for right-to-work

… Journal to discuss his recent work in West Virginia, which is … to become the nation’s 26th right-to-work state. Friday, hours after … toward worker freedom and how right-to-work improves lives and can make …

RTW Passes; Congratulations to Dr. William Wilson

Economist lost job for supporting right-to-work

… histories about Michigan’s right-to-work law are authored, there will … talking and writing about right-to-work practically since we opened … 2002 study on the effect of right-to-work on economic development. …

West Virginia House Vote Could Tip National Scale on Right-to-Work

State poised to become 26th right-to-work state

… Virginia the nation’s 26th right-to-work state, allowing workers to … membership rate — which became right-to-work in 2012. F. Vincent Vernuccio, … of the economic trends in right-to-work states, and has been …

Former MEA Local Prez: Union May Lose 40% of Members – Including Him – if Teacher Right to Work Passes

… thinks the much-talked about “right-to-teach” legislation for public … Association membership if right-to-work for teachers became a reality. … percent of its members if right-to-work protections for school employees …

State, National Media Turn to Mackinac Center on RTW

Center experts explain benefits of right-to-work for Michigan

… benefits to Michigan becoming the 24th right-to-work state Tuesday. Labor Policy Director … Legal Foundation, told Forbes.com that right-to-work gives union members a choice and those …

For State Employees, 2014 Means Finally Having the Freedom To Choose

Right-to-work now an option

… expired Dec. 31, meaning that right-to-work now applies to the vast majority … the state claiming the new right-to-work law could not be applied to … disagreed, ruling that the state's right-to-work "is constitutional …

Americans are Moving to Right-to-Work States

Right-to-work states gain 480,000 people from domestic migration

… underscore another aspect of the right-to-work debate that does not often … Americans continue to move to right-to-work states. The Mackinac Center … Census Bureau, states with right-to-work laws gained a net 480,411 …

LaFaive Cited on Indiana Right-to-Work Law

… Michigan now that Indiana has extended right-to-work protections to its workers. “I worry that without a right-to-work law of our own, Indiana will grow at …

Right-to-Work Right Now

… Frank Beckmann Show” on Detroit’s News/Talk WJR760. Reed discussed how a right-to-work law could help revive Michigan’s stagnant economy by making the state’s …

Right-to-Work States Have Faster Income Growth

Last year, seven of the 10 states with greatest increase in income were right-to-work

Opponents of right-to-work insist the policy causes wages to … Michigan, there are 25 states with right-to-work laws ensuring no worker can … condition of employment. In many right-to-work states, wages and incomes …

Little Evidence That Unions Make Workers Safer

Workplace injuries are plummeting in right-to-work states

… warning West Virginians a right-to-work law would lead to more injuries and deaths on the job. Right-to-work prevents unions from having … refusing to pay union fees. Right-to-work doesn’t restrict union …

By the Numbers

Right-to-work

… personal income since passing its RTW law at the end of 2012. So much for "Right-to-Work for less."

Then and now, polling on right-to-work in Michigan shows it is popular

A dozen polls over 20 years, and almost all show broad support for the law

… the past 20 years shows that right-to-work is extremely popular in Michigan. Right-to-work laws make it illegal to require … union contracts. Michigan’s right-to-work law was passed in December …

Vernuccio and Bowman Author Wall Street Journal Op-Ed

The future of the UAW members under right-to-work

… to resign from the union since the passage of right-to-work in 2012. Mackinac Center Director of Labor Policy … in 2014. Workers now pay dues worth 2½ hours of work every month, the first increase of its kind since …

Vernuccio Co-Authors Op-Ed in Washington Times

Missouri may become 26th right-to-work state

… Missouri General Assembly passed right-to-work legislation. Although Gov. … to make Missouri the 26th right-to-work state in the union. Mackinac … Peter Kinder, discussing what right-to-work would mean for the …

Don't Look Now

Right-to-Work Is in the Overton Window

… political debate. An idea, such as right-to-work, that had been unthinkable … mainstream. Well, it looks like right-to-work has gone mainstream in Michigan. … allow localities to create “right-to-work zones,” in which unions …

Poll Results Could Be Positive Indicator For Right-to-Work Advocates

Michigan State University poll finds only 41 percent think right-to-work law will hurt Michigan

… Michigan adults believe the new right-to-work law will either help Michigan's … the same day that state's right-to-work law officially took effect. Instead, the theme was that the right-to-work law "sharply divided" …

Don’t Limit Workers’ Right to Work

Bill would limit individual rights

… “Bills would allow employees to vote on right-to-work.” “If the employees are upset that … support a union. Under Michigan’s right-to-work law, employees have full authority …

Center Featured in West Virginia Media

West Virginia could become 26th right-to-work state

… to become the nation's 26th right-to-work state, the Mackinac Center’s … of life in other states: Right-to-work has helped other states. They … lower unemployment. Almost all right-to-work states have lower workplace …