Gordon Lafer

University of Oregon

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Professor of Labor Studies and Political Science at the University of Oregon; former Senior Labor Policy Advisor for the House Committee on Education and Labor (2009-2010)

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With a history of support for organized labor, Wisconsin was the first state with collective bargaining for public employees.

Collective Bargaining for Public Employees

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On Tuesday, Michigan became the 24th state to pass right-to-work laws , which prevent unions from compelling workers to pay union dues.

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