Right-to-work

Residents of Flint reflect on Michigan's move from union stronghold to right-to-work state.

The news of Michigan's 'right-to-work' law has reignited the debate about the role of unions in our country today, so how is the issue playing with the American public?

Unions in Michigan are facing a new reality. They'll have to convince their members to keep paying dues after Republicans passed a law that makes Michigan a right-to-work state. Governor Rick Snyder put his signature on the law.

Union protestors crowded the capitol, but Michigan lawmakers swiftly approved legislation yesterday making Michigan a so-called "right-to-work" state.

Thousands of union members protest before Michigan becomes the 24th right-to-work state.

The Michigan State Capitol is hosting thousands of protesters this morning. The house is taking up a so-called "right to work" bill.

Michigan is likely to join 23 other states with 'right-to-work' laws. Republicans passed legislation yesterday through the state's House and Senate amid strong opposition from unions.

Michigan is a state known for its unions. But Mitt Romney says employees should be able to opt out of mandatory union dues.

The new law means workers can't be forced to join a union in order to get or keep a job. Proponents say it'll bring more jobs into the state; opponents say it could lead to a decline in working conditions.