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Where is Canoo Creating Over 2,000 New Jobs?

Canoo is building its first mega micro-factory near ...
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What is MAB Fabrication Planning in Right to Work Kentucky?

MAB Fabrication is adding a new location in ...
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How Many Jobs is Generac Power Systems Creating?

Generac Power Systems is expanding soon in Right ...
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Recap: Right to Work Michigan Supports Business Growth

Three companies are investing soon in Right to ...
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Where is Frauenthal Gnotec Adding a New Location?

Frauenthal Gnotec is adding a new location soon ...
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How Much is Aviagen Investing in Right to Work Texas?

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How Much is Kansas Dairy Ingredients (KDI) Cheese Company Investing?

Kansas Dairy Ingredients (KDI) Cheese Company is expanding ...
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Recap: What Companies are Locating to Right to Work Indiana?

Three businesses are investing soon in Right to ...
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CarParts.com Has Grand Plans in Right to Work Texas

CarParts.com is expanding soon in Right to Work ...
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Recap: Check Out These Right to Work Texas Investments!

Four businesses that are investing in Right to ...
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How Many Jobs is Gissing North America Creating?

Gissing North America is adding a new location ...
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Where is MHI RJ Aviation Group Expanding?

MHI RJ Aviation Group is expanding soon in ...
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Recap: What Do Cheese and AI Technology Have in Common?

Cheese companies and AI technology companies are both ...
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Where Will Amazon’s Next Fulfillment Center be Located?

Amazon is adding another fulfillment center in Right ...
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How Many Jobs is Stevanato Group Creating?

Stevanato Group is adding a new location soon ...
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Where is Midwest Fastener Expanding Two Locations?

Midwest Fastener is expanding soon in two Michigan ...
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Where is Semperit Group Adding a New Location?

Semperit Group is adding a new location soon ...
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Where is Edelbrock Creating 200 New Jobs?

Edelbrock is relocating headquarters soon to Right to ...
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Where is KNOLL America Locating Its Headquarters?

KNOLL America is locating its headquarters soon in ...
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How Much is E & J Gallo Investing in South Carolina?

E & J Gallo Winery is adding a ...
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Recap: Right to Work Oklahoma Attracts New Businesses

Three businesses are investing soon in Right to ...
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How Is Premier Tech Boosting Right to Work Utah’s Economy?

Premier Tech Inc is one of the biggest ...
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Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience Opens in Right to Work Kentucky

Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience is officially ready for ...
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Where is Dark Storm Industries Relocating to?

Dark Storm Industries is relocating soon to Right ...
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Recap: Companies are Expanding in Right to Work South Carolina!

There are four companies that are expanding soon ...
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How Many Jobs is CarLotz Creating in Right to Work Virginia?

CarLotz is one of the biggest used car ...
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Where is Cummins Turbo Technologies Expanding?

Cummins Turbo Technologies is expanding soon in Right ...
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Recap: Check out These Right to Work Virginia Investments!

Companies that are investing in Right to Work ...
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Where is Dell Cove Spices & More Relocating?

Dell Cove Spices & More is a company ...
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Where is StarKist Co Relocating its Headquarters?

StarKist Co, the famous seafood and chicken company, ...
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Where is Mayville Engineering Company Adding a New Location?

After signing an agreement, Mayville Engineering Company is ...
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Recap: These Companies are Relocating to Right to Work Florida

Right to Work Florida is a thriving state, ...
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Landing Apartments “Lands” in Right to Work Alabama

Landing, an apartment building company, is planning a ...
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How Many Jobs is OnPoint Warranty Solutions Creating?

OnPoint Warranty Solutions is expanding soon in Right ...
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Recap: Businesses are Interested in Right to Work Mississippi!

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New Jersey Union Boss, Chris Smith, Charged with Theft

Chris Smith, union boss in New Jersey, has ...
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How Much is Plug Power Investing in Right to Work Georgia?

Plug Power is investing $84 million in order ...
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What is Southern Designs and Gifts Planning Next?

Southern Designs and Gifts is investing over $2 ...
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How Many Jobs is CP Technologies’ New Headquarters Creating?

CP Technologies has just opened its new headquarters ...
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What is Materials Research Group Planning in South Carolina?

Materials Research Group is planning to add a ...
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XL Fleet Opens New Location in Right to Work State

XL Fleet has just opened a new location ...
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How Much is ExxonMobil Investing in Right to Work Louisiana?

ExxonMobil is expanding in Right to Work Baton ...
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Recap: Are You Familiar With These Tennessee Investments?

Three companies that are investing in Right to ...
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How Many Jobs is Lyon Shipyard Creating in Right to Work VA?

Lyon Shipyard is expanding soon in Right to ...
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Charleston Coffee Roasters is Expanding!

Charleston Coffee Roasters is expanding soon in Right ...
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How Many Jobs is Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) Creating?

Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) is expanding soon in ...
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Recap: These Businesses are Investing in South Carolina!

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How Much is Frito-Lay Investing in Right to Work Texas?

Frito-Lay, the popular snack brand that’s actually part ...
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How Many Jobs is Quality Pasta Company Creating?

Quality Pasta Company is adding a new location ...
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Simple Logistics’ Decision to Invest Here is Simple!

Simple Logistics Solutions has chosen Right to Work ...
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The following quotes are labor union officials' actual comments.

"When school children start paying union dues, that's when I'll start representing the interests of school children."

— Albert Shanker
At the time of the quote, Shanker was the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) union National President

"So, you tell me how I can possibly separate NEA’s collective bargaining efforts from politics—you just can’t. It’s all politics.”

— Bob Chanin
Then-NEA General Counsel

"We (NEA) want a legislative program led by leaders and staff with sufficient clout that they may roam the halls of Congress and collect votes to reorder the priorities of the United States of America."

— Terry Herndon
Then-Executive Director, National Education Association union.

"We are the biggest potential striking force in this country, and we are determined to control the direction of education.”

— Catherine Barrett
past NEA union president

Another example of why you need and deserve Right To Work laws...

USDOJ: AFSCME Union Boss Stole over $200K to Use for Gambling and other Personal Expenses

April 13, 2023

“Labor unions exist to promote the interests of the working men and women who make up their ranks. But instead of promoting the interests of his members, Clemons used his position to enrich himself and get cash to gamble at casinos,” said First Assistant U.S. Attorney Jim Cutchin.

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Teamsters Chicago too Corrupt, Union Officers Removed

April 12, 2023

Daily Herald: Teamsters (IBT) say local bosses used positions to ‘enrich themselves’ International union auditors, perhaps based on tips, concerned about “thousands in unauthorized bonuses and lavish spending” and “deeply…

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Union Corruption: IBEW LU98 Boss Brian Fiocca, Niko Rodriguez, Marita Crawford

February 11, 2023

In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Brian Fiocca, former employee of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 98 (located in Philadelphia, Pa.), pleaded guilty to five counts of embezzlement of union funds, in violation of 29 U.S.C. 501(c).

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Ignoring the willl of Michigan residents, even union households, Big Labor Politicians and the union bosses who pay them took away your freedom.

And, soon, many of you will have no choice but to pay union fees just to keep your job.

71% of Michigan Union Households Opposed Repeal of Right to Work* (*2023 SurveyUSA poll of Michigan union households)
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Michiganders Oppose Repeal of State's Right To Work Laws
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2023 SurveyUSA poll revealed that 74% oppose repealing Michigan’s Right To Work Law, and just 14% favored bringing forced union dues back to the Great Lakes State.
Multiyear Poll Average Show National Support for Right To Work
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Based on the average past three decades of polls asking if people should have the choice to pay or join a labor union without fear of losing their job.