Right-to-Work Action Center

MMA is working to block action on legislation introduced in both the House and Senate that would repeal Michigan’s landmark Right-to-Work law.

As policymakers stand at the cusp of a new era of technological transformation, Michigan must compete to attract and maintain manufacturing capital investment and jobs to capture the future of the manufacturing industry and retain the core of the state’s economy. Worker freedom to choose whether they participate in a labor union is seen as a primary consideration in site selection and Michigan must aggressively seek investment as other states work to lure away billions in investments.

Help MMA ensure Michigan’s continued economic vitality by affirming the right of individuals to work without being compelled to belong to a union. We will provide regular updates here on legislation that would move Michigan’s business climate in the wrong direction.

Resources

• MMA Senate Floor Letter in Opposition to House Bills 4004 and 4005 and Senate Bills 5 and 34
• Repeal of Right-to-Work Reverses Progress of Michigan’s Economic Competitiveness (MMA Legislative Alert, 3/14/23)
• Michigan Manufacturers Association Says Repeal of Right-to-Work Reverses Progress of Michigan’s Economic Competitiveness (Press Release, 3/14/23)
• MMA House Testimony in Opposition to House Bills 4004 and 4005
• MMA President’s Message: Right-to-Work Repeal Will Hurt Michigan (3/9/23)
• Statement of MMA President & CEO John J. Walsh in Response to House Passage of Right-to-Work Repeal (3/9/23)
• MMA President’s Message: House Committee Passes Right-to-Work Repeal (3/8/23)
• Join Press Release with the Michigan Chamber of Commerce: Job Providers Silenced as Uncompetitive Legislation Speeds through House Committee (3/8/23)
• Statement of MMA President & CEO John J. Walsh in Response to House Labor Committee Passage of Right-to-Work Repeal (3/8/23)
• House Bill 4004 (Weiss) — Labor; collective bargaining; requirement for agency fee for nonunion members; allow in bargaining agreements and as condition of employer in public sector;
• House Bill 4005 (Weiss) — Labor; collective bargaining; collective bargaining rights; revise to restore former provisions
• Senate Bill 5 (Camilleri) — Labor; collective bargaining; require for agency fee for nonunion members; allow in bargaining agreements and as condition of employment in public sector
• Senate Bill 34 (Camilleri) — Labor; collective bargaining; collective bargaining rights; revise to restore former provisions

Make Your Voice Heard

Let the Governor know that repealing Right-to-Work is bad for Michigan.