Banning Compulsory Dues Curbs Cost of Living
On average, forced-unionism states are 23.2% more expensive to live in than Right to Work states. And decades of academic research show that compulsory unionism actually fosters a higher cost of living.
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.
On average, forced-unionism states are 23.2% more expensive to live in than Right to Work states. And decades of academic research show that compulsory unionism actually fosters a higher cost of living.
Strong employment gains in Right to Work states are the reason more Americans are working now than pre-COVID.
Where forced union dues are permitted, workers and other people end up with less purchasing power.