The Michigan GOP has seen to find a new way to screw the workers. But this time, in the most backhanded way they could. Normally, Republicans will just not pass the legislation that helps the poor. But this time, they did something a little different.
A direct ballot initiative in order to raise the minimum wage and have paid sick leave. This was clearly going to pass. We know this because a majority of Americans, even the right-wing ones in Michigan, want a living wage and like not having to worry about being fired for feeling under the weather.
Even Michigan Republicans seem to understand this, considering they passed both of these things into law shortly after it was announced. Sounds great right. But here's the twist.
If something is passed through the state legislator, it only needs a simple majority to be gotten rid of. However, if the people pass it a 75% majority would be required.
So will these new pro-worker regulations last? Of course not.
A direct ballot initiative in order to raise the minimum wage and have paid sick leave. This was clearly going to pass. We know this because a majority of Americans, even the right-wing ones in Michigan, want a living wage and like not having to worry about being fired for feeling under the weather.
Even Michigan Republicans seem to understand this, considering they passed both of these things into law shortly after it was announced. Sounds great right. But here's the twist.
If something is passed through the state legislator, it only needs a simple majority to be gotten rid of. However, if the people pass it a 75% majority would be required.
So will these new pro-worker regulations last? Of course not.
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