Legislation that Can’t be Ignored
For the last ten years I have avoided jumping into the legislative process. Like most of our shop leaders, I view my job is to work hard and get the best results possible in the environment that surrounds us. When legislation would change matters, my job would be to adjust and figure out how to succeed and represent our members with the best results possible. I think that’s probably what most of our shop managers do. However, things change and all of a sudden it appears that we have no choice but to be more involved.
As I look at the legislative changes for our shops in just the last eight months, there have been dramatic shifts in policy that effects our businesses. As many of you are aware, we have been active partners with the Michigan Manufacturers Association. They have a strong legislative arm. MTM is also a member of the Insurance Alliance of Michigan (IAM). That is a group of insurance companies that also has a legislative presence. For the most part MTM and myself individually have attended but not been active in those legislative efforts. With the introduction of House Bill 4390, it is obvious to me that we must be more involved and encourage our members to be involved also.
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