Michigan ‘Right to Work’ Repeal Hard to Copy, But Not Impossible

Michigan’s repeal of its “right to work” law is a history-making win for labor unions, but it’s one that will be tough to replicate in other states.

The legislation to repeal Michigan’s “right to work” law passed the legislature strictly along party lines and is set to take effect no later than March 31, 2024. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed it on Friday.

The Michigan repeal is a rare development in the decades-long dispute over “right to work” laws, with business groups generally favoring the laws and labor unions opposing them. Michigan’s legislature is the first to undo a “right ...