Lawmakers in the US state of Michigan have given approval to a right-to-work legislation related to private sector employees as well as government employees in the state.

It is believed that the passing of the legislations is a shocking defeat for the organized labor in a state, which has been of prime importance to the state since a very long time. The House, which is dominated by the Republican, approved two legislations; one relating to private sector employees while the other is linked to government employees in the state.

House Speaker Jase Bolger said that the new legislation guarantee basic rights that should unite the people. He said that the state future "has never been brighter, because workers are free."Republican Governor Rick Snyder has already said that he will soon sing both the approved legislations.

After the laws are enacted, Michigan will become the 24th state with right-to-work laws will do away with the requirements from workers who are not members of any unions to pay unions for negotiating contracts and other services.

Supporters say the laws give workers more choice and support economic growth.