From the Detroit Free Press: Michigan, considered the birthplace of the American organized labor movement, was on a fast track to becoming the nation’s 24th right-to-work state late today after the state House and Senate passed bills as part of a package to pass the law.
Labor and Democrats were pushing back hard against the Workplace Fairness and Equity Act, but the efforts seemed futile as the controversial measures moved like greased lightning — and without going through committees or public debate — and could land on Gov. Rick Snyder’s desk by next week.
The debate raged across Michigan, and the country today, as to whether the legislation would do what proponents say, bring fairness to workers and spark economic growth; or do as opponents claim, lower wages and benefits and destroy the middle class. ...
The issue sparked vociferous protests and caused brief skirmishes on the Capitol steps between right-to-work backers and opponents. Inside, police arrested several protesters and sprayed mace at labor activists who tried to rush the Senate floor. But the protests were mostly peaceful.
Democrats in the Senate walked out of the chamber before the vote was taken http://www.freep.com/article/20121206/NEWS06/121206088/Michigan-house-senate-right-to-work-legislation-Snyder?odyssey=tabtopnewstextFRONTPAGE
Being forced to join a union really amounts to slavery and the real reason the unions hate the right to work law is because they know many people will leave the union and the union leaders might have to give up their lavish lifestyles.
Congratulations to Michigan to joining the civilized world.
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