DiscApp ID # 206964
Article ID # 586666
Author SES
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IP 208.0.9.200
Date Wed Dec 12, 2012 15:17:09
Subject Ha ha ha. Snicker.

Studies have been done that show exactly the opposite of what you cite.

Your moronic statement that "Republicans and conservatives claim that people WANT to be paid less and have fewer benefits" is just stupid and idiotic and ignorant.

Typical.

Workers in Right-to-Work States have MORE real wages and disposable income.

Right-to-Work States have LOWER unemployment.

Etc.

http://nilrr.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/NILRR-FACT-SHEET-RTW-States-Benefit-August-2012web.pdf

Cost of Living-Adjusted Per Capita Disposable Personal Income (2011)

Right to Work States: $36,821
Forced-Unionism States: $34,638 (-$2,183)

Percentage Growth in Non-Farm, Private-Sector Payroll Employment (2001-2011)

Right to Work States: +2.4%
Forced-Unionism States: -3.4%

Growth in Real Manufacturing GDP in Chained 2005 Dollars (2001-2011)

Right to Work States: +33.0%
Forced-Unionism States: +23.9%

Percentage Real Growth in Private Sector Employee Compensation (2001-2011)

Right to Work States: +12.5%
Forced-Unionism States: +3.1%