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Simpson County Gives Final Nod to Right-to-Work Law

Simpson County is now the second county in the nation to pass a local right-to-work law. 

The decision was made official this morning after the second reading of an ordinance in Simpson County fiscal court.  A handful of speakers made the case against the ordinance but county leaders still approved the measure unanimously. 

Warren County passed a right-to-work law on December 19th. 

Right-to-work supporters say it gives workers the choice whether to join a union and pay dues, and it will help bring more business to the area.  Opponents claim it's a union buster and drives down employee wages. 

Fulton County will have the final reading of its ordinance Tuesday evening.

The award-winning news team at WKU Public Radio consists of Dan Modlin, Kevin Willis, Lisa Autry, and Joe Corcoran.