密歇根州共和党人推动减少低收入和农村工人的许可证发放障碍,引发了有关标准的辩论。
Michigan Republicans push to reduce licensing barriers for low-income and rural workers, sparking debate over standards.
密歇根州众议院共和党正在推动立法,通过缩短理发师和会计师等行业的培训时间,简化检查员规则,取消诸如地板砂工和马铃薯经销商等某些工作的许可证,为低收入和农村工人提供就业许可证。
Michigan House Republicans are advancing legislation to ease job licensing for low-income and rural workers by cutting training hours for trades like barbers and accountants, simplifying rules for inspectors, and eliminating licenses for certain jobs such as floor sanders and potato dealers.
另一项法案寻求加入与其他大约20个州的互惠许可证协议,允许州外工人在密歇根州在没有额外障碍的情况下开业。
A separate bill seeks to join a reciprocal licensing agreement with about 20 other states, allowing out-of-state workers to practice in Michigan without extra hurdles.
支持者说,这些变化将扩大就业机会和劳动力流动,但工会和行业学校反对这些措施,并提到对培训质量和专业标准的关切。
Supporters say the changes would expand employment opportunities and workforce mobility, but unions and trade schools oppose the measures, citing concerns over training quality and professional standards.