Yes, you read that correctly. Michigan's Corporatist governor, Rick Snyder, signed a bill that outlaws workplace ergonomics regulations. Ergonomic rules are designed to prevent injuries caused by lifting, bending, repetitive motions, etc.
How stupid is this? In the interests of "competitiveness," the State of Michigan has decided not only that it is ok for workers to be injured on the job, but that attempts to lessen the likelihood of injury are illegal! And will this really make Michigan more "competitive?" Have they factored in the hidden costs, in things like lost time and productivity and increased workers' comp payments? This is just another example of Republicans placing corporate interests above those of human beings.
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