Unraveling Union Dynamics: Michigan’s Reversal, Florida’s Reforms, and the Fallout of the Janus Decision

In this episode, host David Osborne is joined by Commonwealth Foundation Policy Analyst Andrew Holman. Together they co-authored co-author the most up to date report on public sector labor laws: The Battle for Worker Freedom: Grading State Public Sector Labor Laws.

David and Andrew discuss the latest developments in public sector labor policy on the podcast while highlighting the following:

– Michigan’s reversal of paycheck protection laws, allowing unions to collect dues through the public payroll system, and the introduction of a “fair share fee trigger law.”

-Florida’s recertification reforms, increasing the membership threshold for union re-elections, are also noted. The conversation covers the significant financial impact of the Janus decision on unions, with a combined loss of over 380,000 fair share fee payers and 320,000 members.

– Illinois’ new constitutional amendment granting workers the fundamental right to organize is also discussed, along with the potential risks and implications for union power and worker rights.

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