- “Today, we are coming together to restore workers’ rights, protect Michiganders on the job, and grow Michigan’s middle class,” Whitmer said.
- “These bills will protect health and safety, ensuring healthcare workers can put patient care ahead of profit, construction workers can speak up when there’s a safety issue, and employees can call attention to food safety threats and other problems. Let’s continue delivering for working people.”
- Michigan Democrats assumed control of the governor’s mansion and both chambers of the legislature for the first time since 1983 after the midterm elections, enabling them to repeal the right-to-work laws signed by former Republican Gov. Rick Snyder.