LD1835 - “Right to Work” Zones

(2014)

An Act To Improve Maine’s Ability To Attract Major Private Investments

Sponsored by Sponsored by: Senator Andre Cushing (R – Penobscot)

What is the bill?

Governor Paul LePage once again trotted out union busting “Right to Work” legislation this year. His proposal, LD 1835, would have created “Right to Work business zones” where union security clauses between workers and employers would be illegal. So-called “Right to Work” bills are designed to weaken unions and undercut workers’ ability to negotiate decent contracts. The flawed logic behind LePage’s latest bill is that by weakening collective bargaining rights and lowering wages, along with massive tax breaks for huge companies, Maine could attract large employers to come set up shop. This is a race to the bottom approach, and it’s not smart economic development. The bill was quickly defeated by the Legislature.

What happened?

Defeated in House and Senate

Votes