ATU International President Larry Hanley released the following statement in response to introduction of so-called “right to work” legislation by Congressional Republicans.
“The introduction of a national “right-to-work” law by Republicans in Congress is simply a cruel trick on union members and working families who voted for Donald Trump in the 2016 election.
“Working people who voted in this election sent a strong message that they want change and an economy that is for all Americans and will create jobs.
“Now, the GOP has delivered a slap in the face to working families with this legislation as a gift to corporate America and Wall Street. Right-to-work is wrong for working Americans. It takes away the power of workers to bargain together with their employer. It drives wages down, raises the poverty rate and threatens the safety of all workers.
“Republicans need to stop their assault on unions and working people, and instead set an economic agenda that will create jobs and raise the standards of living for all Americans.”