The wrong answer for Michigan’s economy

In light of right-to-work legislation passing in Michigan’s House and Senate on Thursday, reporters have turned to EPI associate Gordon Lafer’s research examining the claim that right-to-work laws will boost the state’s economy.

In his report, Lafer explains that the legislation restricts workers’ rights by making it illegal for them to enter voluntary contracts with unions to collect union dues. He also shows that right-to-work laws do not boost job growth in states that adopt them—and actually lower wages and reduce benefits for both union and non-union workers. ‘RIGHT TO WORK’ The wrong answer for Michigan’s economyVoting is beautiful, be beautiful ~ vote.©