2011 House Bill 4054

Make Michigan a "right-to-work" state

Introduced in the House

Jan. 13, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Marty Knollenberg (R-41)

To authorize the creation of county, city, township, village, or school district “right to work zones,” where, within the boundaries of the community, employers would be prohibited from compelling an employee or prospective employee to join or financially support a union as a condition of employment. The bill was later amended to include the entire state.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Dec. 6, 2012

Substitute offered by Rep. Mike Shirkey (R-65)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 58 to 52 (details)

To prohibit employers from enforcing a union contract provision that compels employees to join or financially support a union as a condition of employment. The bill also includes a $1 million appropriation to make it "referendum-proof." All Democrats voted "no" and all Republicans voted "yes" except for Reps. Forlini, Goike, Horn, McBroom, Somerville and Zorn.