Democrats and union members put up loud protests, but simply didn't have the votes to stop right-to-work legislation from passing in the Michigan House today and being sent on to Governor Snyder for his signature. Republican state Representative Aric Nesbitt of Lawton was among the 58 "yes" votes, contending it will bring jobs and new businesses into Michigan.
Critics argued that the legislation was unnecessary because state law already banned requiring someone to join a union as a condition of getting a job. With Governor Snyder's signature on the bills, Michigan will become the 24th right-to-work state in the country, and the second this year after Indiana passed similar legislation this spring.
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Critics argued that the legislation was unnecessary because state law already banned requiring someone to join a union as a condition of getting a job. With Governor Snyder's signature on the bills, Michigan will become the 24th right-to-work state in the country, and the second this year after Indiana passed similar legislation this spring.
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