Labor

Overview

The Chamber does not support labor laws or policies that have a negative impact on the employee, employer, and the taxpayer.  The prevailing wage law unnecessarily increases the cost to the taxpayer and limits job growth.  The removal of the secret ballot in a union election violates an employee’s right to privacy and could result in coercion or sanctions.  An employer should have the right to talk with employees about the changes unionization would bring.  Labor agreements should be willingly entered into by both parties.  

State

The Chamber supports repeal of Michigan’s “prevailing wage” law.

The Chamber supports the concept of “right-to-work” as a method of encouraging the broadest expansion of economic activity within the state.

National

The Chamber opposes the elimination of the secret ballot in union elections.

The Chamber opposes binding arbitration by the government for union contracts.

The Chamber supports notification to employer before union election takes place