The Republican dominated Michigan House has gone too far. In March of this year, Representative’s Gosselin (R-Troy), Drolet (R-Clinton Twp) along with Stiel Jr. (R-Kent) introduced a two bill legislative package that would make Michigan a right-to-work state. HB 5771 will severely impact public employees, HB 5772, would severely impair private sector workers in Michigan.

Democratic Candidate for the 28th District Senate seat (Kent County), Albert S. Abbasse is infuriated by the audacity of these legislators to remove basic Michigan work standards from our hard working citizens. Abbasse on Tuesday afternoon stated, “This Republican dominated legislature has been meticulous in their efforts to subvert Michigan’s working families.

Representative Stiel brings to the table laws, which will degrade Michigan’s worker and subvert Michigan’s middle-class. Mr. Stiel has brought forth legislation to reduce Michigan citizen’s representation in our state. Mr. Stiel is no friend to Michigan workers, families nor the district to which he took oath to serve. He should be ashamed of himself for even the mere suggestion.

These Republican leaders make great claims that support opportunity for uncontrolled corruption. They make great claims with nice words that hurt Michigan citizens. They make claims that will remove Michigan’s wage and hour laws that will severely affect Michigan Worker Safety, Michigan Worker Rights and Michigan Families livelihood.

Mr. Abbasse concluded: “House Bills 5771 and 5772 are not forward thinking policy initiatives; they are regressive bills that penalize Michigan families and workers. We need initiatives such as a fair and just business tax formula that will support Michigan’s infrastructure, bring jobs to Michigan, allow Michigan commerce to be competitive, and allow Michigan’s economy to grow. We need leaders with forethought of progressive, innovative ideas that are willing to protect Michigan’s economy, protect Michigan Citizens and simply work to make Michigan Better.”

Want to read more about Al's views on Right to Work Legislation,Click here to check out his responses to the questionnaire from the Right to Work Committee.