Granite State Times

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) expressed its support for a proposed Right-To-Work bill in New Hampshire. The proposal, known as HB 238 and introduced by Representative Popovici-Muller, was discussed at a hearing of the House Labor, Industrial, and Rehabilitative Services Committee.

John Reynolds, NFIB State Director, testified in favor of the legislation. He stated that "The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) represents over 1,700 small businesses across New Hampshire." Reynolds emphasized the importance of Right-To-Work protections for small businesses and workers in determining their own futures.

Reynolds highlighted survey results showing that over 80 percent of small business owners in New Hampshire support the adoption of Right-To-Work policies. Furthermore, he noted that once such policies are enacted, support among small businesses increases to 90 percent.

Citing nonpartisan academic research, Reynolds mentioned that Right-To-Work laws have positive effects on entrepreneurs, workers, and taxpayers. A study by Harvard University researchers found significant benefits in states bordering non-Right-To-Work jurisdictions. These benefits include higher average wages, population growth, employment rates, manufacturing employment share, economic mobility rates while reducing unemployment and poverty rates.

Reynolds concluded by stating that as New Hampshire aims to enhance economic growth and address workforce shortages, adopting Right-To-Work is timely. He thanked the sponsors of HB 238 and the committee for considering this proposal.

NFIB has been advocating for small and independent business owners for over 80 years across all state capitals and Washington D.C., maintaining its nonprofit and nonpartisan stance since its founding in 1943.