Union Special Privileges vs. Affordability
In addition to helping make the necessities and amenities of life more affordable, Right to Work laws help keep individual and family aggregate state-local tax burdens from spiraling out of control.

Hitachi Zosen Inova USA (HZI) and Landmark Recovery are both expanding soon in Right to Work Tennessee. So this is a great example of how Right to Work states support economic growth. Read on in order to find out how these companies will also be creating new job opportunities!
Hitachi Zosen Inova USA (HZI) is investing $6.6 million in order to expand in Right to Work Knoxville, Tennessee. This will also create 90 new jobs!
“HZI USA appreciates the support it has received from the State of Tennessee, Knox County and the City of Knoxville, as well as the chamber’s hard work to help us grow our North American headquarters. The combination of business climate, skilled workforce and quality of life make Knoxville a great investment for our future. HZI USA is excited to deepen Japanese ties to Tennessee and to help reaffirm the State’s worldwide leadership in clean energy.” […]
“TNECD strives to recruit the right companies to our state because those brands are what define and shape Tennessee. HZI USA is a global company that we are proud to have headquartered in Knox County, and we believe this expansion will further strengthen Tennessee’s relationship with Japan, our top foreign direct investment partner.”
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Landmark Recovery is investing $7.5 million in order to expand in Right to Work Franklin, Tennessee. This will create 1,300 new jobs and help people with addiction.
“The framework for business expansion and support laid by Governor Lee’s administration was the catalyst in Landmark Recovery’s decision to relocate from Arizona to Tennessee and to expand our headquarters in Franklin. The culture of collaboration Commissioner McWhorter and his team of esteemed professionals from TNECD and those from TVA and Williamson County are world-class. The welcome Landmark Recovery has received over the past year has been transformative to our business model, and we are deeply appreciative of all the public and private partnerships who work diligently to make Tennessee a magnet for business and innovation.” […]
“TVA and Middle Tennessee Electric congratulate Landmark Recovery on its decision to expand operations and create new job opportunities in Williamson County. Helping to attract and retain quality jobs and investment to the region is fundamental to TVA’s mission of service.”
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