Michigan's controversial right-to-work legislation went into effect Thursday night amid last minute contract maneuvers by teachers unions and a number of protests around the state that appeared to have a very weak turnout. The law stops the practice of forcing workers to pay union dues.

Right-to-work was passed in December by the state's Republican legislature and signed into law by Republican Governor Rick Synder. Unions and Democrat politicians have waged a public battle against right-to-work legislation, which they fear will significantly hamper union political power.
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This week alone, at least six Macomb County school districts, including the largest, Utica Community Schools, inked deals with their teachers. Others are expected to follow before right-to-work becomes the law of the land Thursday.
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The right-to-work law is not expected to have an immediate impact on the Michigan economy; it is being contested by Big Labor, who plan court actions and recalls of politicians who support workers' right to be free of union coercion.

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Probably since I come from a state where union activity is rare, it amazes me what a death grip the union has in places like Michigan.

"This week alone, at least six Macomb County school districts, including the largest, Utica Community Schools, inked deals with their teachers. Others are expected to follow before right-to-work becomes the law of the land Thursday. " They didn't want to wait and maybe give taxpayers and students alike a break? Maybe even improve the educational process? Really?