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House Passes Right-to-Work Legislation Supported by Gov. Snyder

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder announced Thursday morning that he would sign right-to-work legislation if passed by the state Legislature.

 

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder announced Thursday that he would pursue right-to-work legislation for public and private employees in the state,according to the Detroit Free Press.

The law would include an exemption for firefighters and police officers, but it would apply to 17.5 percent of Michigan's workforce, according to the Detroit News.

The Michigan House passed the legislation Thursday on a 58-52 vote.

Related Topics: Gov. Rick Snyder, State Legislature, Unions, and right-to-work

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