Bill Text: MI HR0318 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution to oppose the United States Department of Labor's proposed rule change regarding Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service services without an exception for states like Michigan that previously transferred this work out of state employment.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 4-2)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2022-06-21 - Referred To Committee On Workforce, Trades, And Talent [HR0318 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2021-HR0318-Introduced.html
house resolution no.318
Reps. Griffin, Calley, Morse, Rogers, Hall and Frederick offered the following resolution:
A resolution to oppose the United States Department of Labor's proposed rule change regarding Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service services without an exception for states like Michigan that previously transferred this work out of state employment.
Whereas, The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Docket No. ETA–2022–0003) that would reverse current federal policy that allows states maximum flexibility in staffing to provide Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service (ES) services. The proposal would require states, with no exceptions, to use state merit staff to provide ES services; and
Whereas, Current federal policy has allowed Michigan to use local merit staff to deliver ES services through the local network of Michigan Works! agencies. In 2021, these agencies provided services to over 86,000 job seekers; and
Whereas, The current federal policy of staffing flexibility allows for strong local relationships with businesses, higher education, nonprofits, childcare, elementary and secondary education, adult education providers, and other partners. These partnerships allow for more efficient customer service to connect job seekers with in-demand jobs and training opportunities; and
Whereas, The staffing model under the proposed federal changes would negatively impact both job seekers and employers in Michigan and other states that have previously transferred this work out of state employment. The new staffing model would result in staff and service reductions that would limit the ability to provide critical services. The change would also risk the potential loss of several of the 99 full and satellite Michigan Works! American Job Centers across the state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we oppose the United States Department of Labor's proposed rule change regarding Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service (ES) services without an exception for states like Michigan that previously transferred this work out of state employment; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the U.S. Secretary of Labor, the members of the Michigan Works! Association Board of Directors, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
