Thread by @beyond_process

Every bill in this article is good actually, and Senator Nesbitt again confuses what is good for his wealthy donors and what is good for the Michigan economy and its workers.

When he has to choose between the two, he'll pick his donors every time.

https://twitter.com/SenAricNesbitt/status/1669301159448772608

"California raised a national alarm when it adopted a narrow definition of who qualifies as an independent contractor."

The national alarm this raised was at Uber headquarters because they were exploiting their drivers. California is one of the largest economies in the world.

"Bills in both chambers (SB 334, HB 4550) would set firm nurse-to-patient ratios for hospitals."

Nolan claims this would lead to bed closures because of a nursing shortage. But you fix a shortage with training and higher pay, not by literally killing people which high ratios do.

"Trial lawyers also stand to benefit from the largesse of Democratic lawmaking with bills (SB 329/HB 4681) to make it easier to sue insurance companies for denied claims, and harder for the insurers to defend themselves."

WON'T SOMEONE PLEASE THINK OF THE INSURANCE COMPANIES?!

"A House bill (HB 4035) would require employers to provide a "written good faith estimate" of a new hire's schedule, and mandate two weeks advance notice of a schedule change."

"Republicans dub a package to encourage labor political activism "the most extreme union favors in the country." The proposals basically allow unions to make unlimited political contributions (HB 4234) with minimal reporting."

I look forward to them overturning Citizens United.

"Union membership would be free for workers under a measure (HB 4235) that would allow them to fully deduct their dues, foisting the cost onto taxpayers."

A few weeks ago Republicans complained ending "right to work" makes owners pay for dues.

They should make up their minds.

"Democrats want to permit requiring companies that bid on government construction projects to enter into agreements with unions as a condition of bidding for work (HB 4231)."

And Republicans want construction companies to be able to better exploit the labor of their workers 🤷🏽

"A Senate bill (SB 169) would require public employers to provide to the unions employment and contact information for all employees every 90 days, including their personal phone numbers and home and email addresses."

Nolan's cool with MAGAs demanding lists from schools though.

That last one is relevant because he says hes worried about harassment of the workers, by people who want to get them paid more.

He's not worried about crazy weirdos harassing and threatening teachers though.

"Whistleblower protections would be expanded to cover independent contractors and prospective employees, extend the statute of limitations to two years from 90 days on complaints..."

Okay.

"Employees who file wage and hour complaints can remain anonymous (HB 4394), making it nearly impossible for the employer to mount a defense. That's particularly troublesome since violations of the law would be a felony carrying a two-year jail term and $10,000 fine."

#FAFO 🤷🏽

All of these are good actually, unlike @NolanFinleyDN

https://twitter.com/beyond_process/status/1669301581660012545?t=-Q3pHMHnnfcHBso8AePigw&s=19

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