On completion , Michigan became the country 's 24th right - to - work state . William Bennett : Powerful unions can stifle private sector competition . He says with workers no longer obligated to pay wages , union strength increases . Bennett : Michigan 's new status might attract new private enterprise to Detroit .
On Tuesday , Michigan became the country 's 24th right-to-work state . William Bennett : Powerful unions can stifle private labor competition . He says with workers no longer obligated to pay dues , union strength declines . Bennett : Michigan 's new status might attract new private enterprise to Detroit .