- Michigan Dem’s legislation appears to defy US Supreme Court’s 2018 Janus ruling
"Among the first bills introduced in the new Michigan Legislature are two sponsored by Democratic lawmakers that would essentially repeal the Michigan right-to-work law enacted in 2012.
One of the bills specifically targets public employees, however, which, if enacted, would appear to directly violate a June 2018 U.S. Supreme Court ruling....The bill was introduced on Jan. 15 by Rep. John Chirkun, D-Roseville, and amends a state law that governs public sector labor issues.
It would authorize public employers, including the state, local governments and public schools, to enter union labor contracts that require public employees to make a payment, called “service fee,” to a union.
Giving financial support would become a compulsory condition of employment for these workers, in direct conflict with the Supreme Court’s Janus decision..."
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