Right to work

By David Scott

“Right to work” bill passed by the New Hampshire House (HB 474) with a large majority will be advantageous to the people of our state. It will make New Hampshire a more attractive location for both domestic and international manufacturing companies which will bring more jobs to our state.

It will also benefit residents because it will provide working men and women with freedom of choice in the work place. In “Right-to-work” states individuals are free to join or not join a union. It is illegal in “right-to-work” states for union membership to be a condition of employment.

Large international companies like Honda, Toyota, Mercedes, and BMW have made large investments in right to work states in the US where they have created thousands of new jobs. These companies have made their investments in the states that have right to work laws and have avoided states like Michigan, Illinois, New Jersey and Massachusetts.

Governor Lynch, has indicated that he will veto “Right to work” legislation when it reaches his desk. When that happens, Republicans who do not vote to override his veto will be held accountable for their part in keeping good jobs out of New Hampshire.

David Scott is a lifetime Dover New Hampshire resident and a former State Representative