Forced-Unionism States Still Ailing Economically
Strong employment gains in Right to Work states are the reason more Americans are working now than pre-COVID.
The reform movement continues in full force as Louisiana State Senator Danny Martiny has introduced legislation to prohibit Project Labor Agreements — discriminatory contracts that drive up the cost of construction by nearly 25% by ending competitive bidding for construction contracts ensuring union-only companies get the work even when there are lower cost bids.
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.
Matthew Lilley (inset): Union contracts often feature “last-in, first-out layoff rules,” which typically “disadvantage” younger employees -- who may reasonably regard such rules as “blind” to their value as individuals.