2018 MI Governor's race: on Jobs

Bill Schuette: Supports right-to-work law as a great victory

Bill Schuette (R): Yes. A "great victory." "I was the right-to-work Attorney General."

Gretchen Whitmer (D): No. Repeal right-to-work law.

Bill Schuette: Opposes prevailing wage law

Bill Schuette (R): Unknown. Would exclude workers on small farms. Opposes prevailing wage law & expanded overtime protection.

Gretchen Whitmer (D): Yes. Increase to $15/hour over three years.

Gretchen Whitmer: Repeal "right-ro-work" law (support union organizing)

Bill Schuette (R): Yes. A "great victory." "I was the right-to-work Attorney General."

Gretchen Whitmer (D): No. Repeal right-to-work law.

Gretchen Whitmer: Increase minimum wage to $15/hour over three years

Bill Schuette (R): Unknown. Would exclude workers on small farms. Opposes prevailing wage law & expanded overtime protection.

Gretchen Whitmer (D): Yes. Increase to $15/hour over three years.

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