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Repeal of Right-to-Work Moving Through Michigan Legislature

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LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Michigan’s Democratic-controlled House of Representatives voted late Wednesday night to repeal the state’s right-to-work law.

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Right-to-work passed in 2012 under a Republican-controlled Legislature and allows people to decide whether they want to pay dues to join a union.

Legislators hope to have the repeal through both chambers and on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s desk by the end of the month.

Katie Heid
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Katie anchors weekday radio newscasts for Michigan News Source from noon until 7 p.m. on various affiliates. She also contributes daily articles to Michigan News Source. When she's not scouring the state for news, she loves spending time with her husband and two sons.