What's Next For Workers After Michigan Repeals Right-To-Work Law

By Kelly Vaughen, CBS Detroit

March 25, 2023

(CBS DETROIT) - On Friday, Michigan became the first state in decades to repeal a right-to-work law that allowed workers to opt out of paying union dues and fees. The change goes into effect 90 days after the current legislative session ends.

Labor and employment lawyer, Richard Mack, said the repeal does not mean people will be required to join unions.

"In the last 70 years, unions have not been allowed to force members of employees. So if you work at a workplace, the fact that right to work is repealed, you still are not required to become a member of a union," said Mack, an attorney at Miller Cohen Law Firm.

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