Workers for Opportunity, an initiative of the @MackinacCenter, is the first national effort of its kind to advance pro-worker labor reforms across the states.

Joined February 2019
Since removing Right to Work, Michigan is DEAD LAST in employment gains and losses. This statistic showcases the negative side effects of taking away worker freedom.
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Republican lawmakers cannot allow themselves to be fooled by “private-sector” unions. Organized labor leadership represents leftism at its core. By empowering one union boss, Republicans are empowering them all. washingtonexaminer.com/op-ed…
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When labor policies prioritize worker voice, unions must actually earn their support. FL's 60% threshold means Duval Teachers United faces a recertification election. Empower workers. Enforce accountability. Protect employee choice. jacksonville.com/story/news/…
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Mississippi is SURGING in state labor rankings! 📈Kudos to @JoshHarkins & @LeeYancey for driving #SB2202 to protect worker privacy & shield tax dollars. alec.org/wp-content/uploads/…
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Congrats to Mississippi for moving to second in the nation in this year’s States That Work report!
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Mississippi joins TN, GA, & AL in protecting worker freedom! 🛡️Thanks to @JoshHarkins & @LeeYancey for passing #SB2202 to secure secret ballots. Powered by policy from us & @ALEC_states to ensure tax dollars never fund coercive union tactics. alec.org/wp-content/uploads/…
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Schools should put student literacy ahead of special interests. States with weaker union influence have moved faster on proven reading reforms and are seeing stronger results. nypost.com/2026/09/15/us-new…
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When powerful teachers unions drive education policy, students can get left behind. A new analysis found stronger union influence is associated with weaker literacy outcomes and fewer proven reading reforms. nypost.com/2026/09/15/us-new…
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Major victory for educational freedom! The AZ Supreme Court ruled Prop 212 will NOT make the ballot after union bosses and out-of-state special interests used convicted felons, sex offenders, and human traffickers to collect signatures. The court proved unions will stop at nothing to handcuff kids to failing government-run schools and strip away parental rights. Arizona families win, union bosses lose! goldwaterinstitute.org/union…
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In 2024, a clear majority of union members favored President Trump’s endorsement, yet the Teamsters gave to the Harris campaign. It’s time for Republicans to wake up to the truth about union leadership. washingtonexaminer.com/op-ed…
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For the last 36 years, there is not a single election cycle in which the Teamsters gave more than 16% of their federal contributions to Republicans. Policymakers should quit falling for the lie that union leaders care about conservative values. washingtonexaminer.com/op-ed…
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Congratulations to Mississippi State Rep. @LeeYanceyMS for receiving WFO’s Defending the American Worker Award for his work to advance workers’ right to a secret ballot in union organizing elections. Thank you for your continued work to shield taxpayers from coercive labor practices!
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Congratulations to Iowa State Senator @dickey_adrian for receiving WFO’s Defending the American Worker Award. Thank you for your staunch advocacy for worker freedom!
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