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Michigan 1st to repeal ‘right-to-work’ law

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Michigan, long known as a mainstay of organized labor, on Friday became the first state in decades to repeal a union-restricting law known as "right-to-work" that was passed over a decade ago by a Republican-controlled Legislature.

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Reports & sources

18 articles, oldest first.

  1. The New Republic

    Michigan Becomes First State in 58 Years to Repeal Anti-Union “Right-to-Work” Law (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    The Democratic legislature and governor are delivering on their victory.

  2. KOB 4

    Michigan 1st state in decades to repeal 'right-to-work' law (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation to repeal the state's decade-old “right-to-work” law, which was passed by a Republican-controlled Legislature. The 2012 law had allowed those in unionized workplaces to opt out of paying union dues and fees.

  3. Fox2 Detroit

    Whitmer signs repeal of 'right-to-work' bill as Michigan rolls back union-restricting law (opens Fox2 Detroit)

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    Fox2 Detroit's feed description

    Michigan, long known as a mainstay of organized labor, became the first state in decades to repeal a union-restricting law known as "right-to-work" that was passed over a decade ago by a Republican-controlled Legislature.

  4. ABC 12 Flint

    Michigan becomes first state in decades to repeal 'right-to-work' (opens ABC 12 Flint)

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    ABC 12 Flint's feed description

    The 2012 law had allowed those in unionized workplaces to opt out of paying union dues and fees. Its repeal Friday is seen as a major victory for organized labor

  5. Reason

    Michigan repeals right-to-work law (opens Reason)

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    Reason's feed description

    A decade as a right-to-work state made Michigan better off.

  6. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Michigan 1st to repeal ‘right-to-work’ law (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    Michigan, long known as a mainstay of organized labor, on Friday became the first state in decades to repeal a union-restricting law known as "right-to-work" that was passed over a decade ago by a Republican-controlled Legislature.

  7. Courthouse News Service

    Michigan overturns anti-union ‘right to work’ law (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    Michigan is the first state in almost 60 years to overturn right to work legislation.

  8. FOX Business

    Michigan becomes first state in decades to repeal 'right-to-work' law (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Michigan has become the first state in decades to repeal a "right-to-work" law. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, signed the legislation on Friday to praise from President Biden.

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