North Dakota already is a “right to work” state, and has been for decades.
The oil money has already been dedicated for other purposes, and is desperately needed for infrastructure, housing for all the new hires.
The measure only requires the state legislature to pay money back to the political subdivisions for “required” expenses. Certain local costs, such as snow removal, etc., are NOT considered “required” legal costs that the state has to fund.
And, contrary to other parts of the country, public sector wages and pensions in ND are at or below private sector wages. The oil boom has made pay, especially in western ND, skyrocket.
Thanks for the update.