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MI SR0104
Resolution
AI Summary
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Opposes the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 2474 and S. 1306 of 2019), which would expand union influence and restrict worker and employer autonomy.
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Objects to elimination of state right-to-work protections, which would force workers in 27 states including Michigan to pay union dues regardless of union membership.
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Criticizes provisions that would eliminate secret ballot elections for unionization, potentially exposing workers to intimidation, and deny employers a role in the process.
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Opposes restrictions on employer ability to replace striking workers and broadened "joint employer" standards that could cost franchisors and small businesses up to $33 billion in lost output.
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Directs transmission of resolution to the President, Congress leadership, and Michigan's congressional delegation to memorialize opposition to these labor policies.
Legislative Description
A resolution to oppose policies that restrict the autonomy of workers and employers and memorialize the President and Congress of the United States to support and defend the rights and freedoms of workers and employers.
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
2/26/2020