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“Right to Work” – Now There Are Twenty-Four

Authored By: Bruce M. Bagdady


Michigan Joins Indiana in “Right to Work”

In less than twelve months, two Midwestern states long known for their unionized workforces have passed legislation that prevents agreements requiring union membership and the payment of union dues as a condition of employment.  First, on February 1, 2012, Governor Mitch Daniels signed Indiana’s “Right to Work” bill into law to become the nation’s 23rd Right to Work state.  Now, Michigan becomes the 24th state to make this important move affecting workers’ rights. (more…)

Right to Work: Now There Are Twenty-Three


The Right to Work movement notched a victory in February 2012 when Indiana became the latest state to pass Right to Work legislation.  This article discusses Right to Work implications for employers and employees working in both unionized and non-union environments.

The Battle for Employees’ Right to Work in Indiana

On February 1, 2012, Indiana became the 23rd state to adopt a statute that prohibits private employers and unions from entering into agreements that compel union membership and the payment of dues and fees as a condition of employment.  Indiana actually was a “Right to Work” state from 1957 until 1964 before the law was repealed.  Indiana’s recent action is the first in the “Rust Belt” and may signal similar battles in other states across the region.

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