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.
Sen. Lamar Alexander
(R-TN), July 22, 2008
At the Dedication of Nissan’s $100 Million
Headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee
I thank the legislatures that worked with all of us in such a bipartisan way to maintain Tennessee’s other competitive advantages: the right to work law, one of the nation’s best 4-lane highway systems and a fair workman’s compensation system.
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.