Bill Text: MI SR0139 | 2019-2020 | 100th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to recognize independent workers in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-09-09 - Adopted [SR0139 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2019-SR0139-Enrolled.html
AS ADOPTED BY
SENATE, September 9, 2020
senate resolution no.139
Senator Theis offered the following resolution:
A resolution to recognize and honor independent workers in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, In recent years, independent workers have played a large role in the prosperity of the state of Michigan and the country overall; and
Whereas, The increase in work arrangements outside of the traditional employment model has allowed people with busy or unpredictable schedules to choose the hours when they want to work, and the flexibility allows some to participate in the workforce who would not be able to accept traditional employment; and
Whereas, Independent work can help households quickly overcome a financial emergency without going into debt or take on a long-term commitment. This enables individuals to experience more variety in their careers while exploring new interests and expanding their marketable skill sets; and
Whereas, Acting as their own bosses, independent workers enhance their entrepreneurial abilities and practice self-reliance and independence; and
Whereas, In 2018, independent workers contributed over $1.4 trillion to the U.S. economy; and
Whereas, In a recent study, independent workers are 19 points more politically active compared to workers in conventional full-time positions, and nearly 80 percent reported voting in the recent mid-term elections; and
Whereas, As leading innovators and adapters to the changing labor landscape, independent workers facilitate necessary change and growth by both diversifying the economy and providing existing industries with access to their expertise due to their agile work style; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we recognize and honor independent workers in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That we extend sincere wishes for their continued success, while pledging to promote and protect their unique and valuable work style.
