Updated: Tuesday, 6:28 p.m. -- The Free Press reports that Gov. Rick Snyder said right-to-work is now "on the agenda" at the state Capitol. But the paper reported that he hasn't made a decision on passing legislation. In the past months, he has said it was not on his agenda.
The Michigan Chamber of Commerce -- perhaps to no surprise -- has decided to jump into the contentious battle.
The Detroit News reports that the chamber on Monday endorsed a right-to-work law, an issue that could come up for a vote as early as today. The paper said the endorsement adds pressure to "state's Republican lawmakers to deliver a blow to organized labor before year's end."
"We would suggest that now is the right time to take this up and see where the votes are," said Jim Holcomb, senior vice president and general counsel of the Michigan Chamber.
The News reports that groups in favor of a bill plan to show up at the state Capitol today to urge Republican lawmakers to move forward.
Michigan would become the 24th state to have a right-to-work law. The laws is considered anti-union and it creates far more challenges for unions to operate.
