Following a historic victory in last week’s mid-term election, Democrats have control of the state legislature and the governorship for the first time in nearly 40 years.
Democrats chose State Representative Joe Tate of Detroit to be the Speaker of the House.
In 2012, Michigan Republicans pushed through anti-union Right to Work laws, which meant some employees were no longer required to join an organized labor group or pay dues.
Tate said Democrats want to repeal Right to Work plus improve conditions and pay for employees.
"Not only safety and environment, but making sure you know that there are opportunities or that you know there's fair wages for Fair Work," Tate said.
Increasing funding for education and infrastructure projects are also priorities for the state Democratic leadership, he added.
