RIGHT-TO-WORK - AUTOLINE THIS WEEK 1711

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Autoline This Week tackles the significant impact of Michigan's new Right-to-Work legislation on the UAW and the automotive industry. The panel, featuring experts from CAR, Strategic Human Resources, and a legal firm, discusses whether this law poses an immediate threat to the UAW, concluding it's not an immediate danger but a long-term challenge. Legal challenges are expected but likely to fail, with electoral challenges being the more significant hurdle. The discussion highlights the gradual erosion of union power and membership, with concerns about the UAW's ability to service its members and organize new industries. While some studies suggest Right-to-Work laws attract businesses, the panel agrees the economic impact is uncertain and depends heavily on various economic factors. The UAW's strategy moving forward is seen as crucial, emphasizing strong contract administration, organizing efforts, and potentially focusing on specific industry segments and transplants, though organizing Asian transplants is viewed as particularly challenging.