Michigan enacts right-to-work law, dealing blow to unions

In dramatic fashion, the Michigan House of Representatives has approved the controversial right-to-work legislation despite thousands of rowdy protesters outside the Capitol, the Detroit News reports. The bill is expected toObama Denounces Right-to-Work Laws at Visit to Auto Plant. President Obama, in Detroit, remarks on the looming fiscal cliff and workers' rights. 08:19 | 12/10/2012. RELATED TOPICS: Middle Class • Tax Cut • Michigan • Detroit. Share:Right-to-work legislation, which is currently in place in 23 states, prevents agreements in which employees are required to pay union dues. American workers can't be forced to join unions, but many unions and companies have agreements in which all Unless something else major happens, it looks like we're done here with the live blog. But our colleagues over at CNNMoney.com will have you updated on the latest information.

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