Higher Prices Don’t Make Workers ‘Wealthier’
Six of the bottom seven states for purchasing power are forced-unionism states, highlighting the economic impact of compulsory union membership.
Big Labor’s forced unionism excesses are driving jobs from Washington State to Right to Work South Carolina. In 20 years, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers have gone on strike against Boeing four times and the company has had enough. Unlike the American auto industry which gave in to big labor’s excessive demands and subsequently faced bankruptcy, Boeing is trying to manage a different outcome for its’ employees and customers.
Six of the bottom seven states for purchasing power are forced-unionism states, highlighting the economic impact of compulsory union membership.
Forced-Dues States remain stagnant at 2019 employment levels, while Right to Work states saw significant job growth post-COVID-19, highlighting the benefits of worker freedom from compulsory unionism.
For years, states with Right to Work protections for employees have been driving U.S. factory job growth.