| Right-To-Work States | Non-Right-To-Work States | |
|---|---|---|
| Percent Increase In Nominal Personal Income Between 1990 and 2011 | 209.3 | 148.5 |
| Percent Increase In Total Employment Between 1990 and 2011 | 42.6 | 18.8 |
Sources:
mackinac.org
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| Right-To-Work States | Non-Right-To-Work States | |
|---|---|---|
| Percent Increase In Nominal Personal Income Between 1990 and 2011 | 209.3 | 148.5 |
| Percent Increase In Total Employment Between 1990 and 2011 | 42.6 | 18.8 |
While many opponents of right-to-work laws argue that the legislation will drive down personal income and lead to increased poverty, the economic data suggests otherwise. Since 1990, right-to-work states have outperformed non-right-to-work states in terms of personal income and employment.