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UPDATED: Unions Furious: Michigan to Become Right-to-Work State Today
Townhall.com ^ | December 11, 2012 | Katie Pavlich

Posted on 12/11/2012 9:41:12 AM PST by jazusamo

UPDATE 12:15 pm EST: The Republican controlled legislature has passed the right-to-work legislation 58-51. Michigan Governor Snyder is expected to sign the bill into law later today.

The vote to turn Michigan into a right-to-work state will take place today after days of protests in Lansing about the pro-worker legislation that prevents having to pay dues to a union. Not surprisingly, local police are bracing for possible violence today as more protests are planned.

Even with the outcome considered a foregone conclusion, the heated battle over right-to-work legislation in the traditional union bastion of Michigan shows no sign of cooling.

Authorities in Lansing were bracing for an onslaught of demonstrators Tuesday at the Michigan Capitol as the Legislature reconvenes for what could be final votes on bills. Hundreds of people gathered early Tuesday to get inside.

Yesterday while in Michigan campaigning for his new $1.6 trillion tax increase, President Obama slammed right-to-work states all over the country, saying legislation on the table in Lansing isn't about economics but about attacking unions.

"These so-called right-to-work laws, they don't have anything to do with economics, they have everything to do with politics," Obama told cheering workers Monday during a visit to an engine plant in Redford, Mich. "What they're really talking about is giving you the right to work for less money."

Schools have also been closed so teachers can go protest today because afterall, "it's all about the kids."

At least two Michigan school districts have announced plans to cancel classes Tuesday – the same day some teachers and other union protesters are expected to converge at the state Capitol to protest right-to-work legislation.

Warren Consolidated Schools in southeast Michigan is canceling school “due to the number of staff who has notified us that they will be absent” Tuesday, according to a letter from Superintendent Robert Livernois posted on the district website.

Let's not forget that President Obama refused to comment when his former chief of staff and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel failed to give protesting unionized teachers exactly what they wanted. Apparently his criticism only applies to Republicans.

Before this week, the last time the Chicago Teachers Union went on strike was September 8, 1987. It lasted until October 3, during which officials, teachers and parents clashed in the city's longest teachers strike ever. After it ended, I called the Chicago school system the worst in the country.

President Obama has been noticeably silent. He shouldn't be. The nation deserves to know whether his allegiances lie with his political allies in the public sector unions or with Emanuel and Duncan. This power struggle will reveal much about the constitution of the modern Democratic Party.

If the legislation in Michigan passed and singed into law by Republican Governor Richard Snyder, the Wolverine State will become the 24th in the country to have a right-to-work law on the books.

UPDATE: Much like Wisconsin in 2011, out of state union workers are being bused in to help storm the capitol.

Michigan is getting bombarded by out-of-state union activists, including protestors from Wisconsin. They're expecting union protestors from Ohio and elsewhere, too.

Look for a surge in notes from doctors practicing near the state capitol for union members skipping work on Tuesday.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Business/Economy; Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; US: Michigan
KEYWORDS: 2012; arth; biglabor; braking; criminals; democrats; michigan; nounions2012; righttowork; righttoworkstate; thugs; unioncorruption; unions; unionthugs; unionviolence
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To: Maine Mariner

Sorry for the multiple posts. It appear the first post did not go through.


41 posted on 12/11/2012 10:27:59 AM PST by Maine Mariner
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To: rintense

Well there’s a spot of good news.


42 posted on 12/11/2012 10:30:20 AM PST by Obadiah (How do you know that the light at the end of the tunnel isn't a muzzle flash?)
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To: cripplecreek

Yes! Thanks for the ping, Cripplecreek!


43 posted on 12/11/2012 10:30:40 AM PST by gibsosa
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To: jazusamo
UNHINGED
44 posted on 12/11/2012 10:31:42 AM PST by FrankR (They will become our ultimate masters the day we surrender the 2nd Amendment.)
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To: rintense

Just heard from a friend that police pepper sprayed Michael Moore!


Was it enough to bring down the beast?


45 posted on 12/11/2012 10:33:39 AM PST by Hotlanta Mike ("Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish - too much handling will spoil it." Lao Tzu)
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To: Lou L
Are there different laws in Michigan for legislative quorums?

Correct. Michigan only requires 50%+1 for a quorum, so a minority cannot shut things down by walking out.

One other note -- there are two bills that have to be passed. The one that passed earlier related to public sector unions. The one being discussed now relates to private sector unions.

They're just starting to vote on the second bill (go to house.michigan.gov and you can watch).

46 posted on 12/11/2012 10:35:23 AM PST by Numbers Guy
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To: Hotlanta Mike
Crazed Union Member Screams At Camera 'Leave Us Alone Or We're Coming For You'
47 posted on 12/11/2012 10:37:17 AM PST by cripplecreek (REMEMBER THE RIVER RAISIN!)
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To: Numbers Guy

The second bill was adopted. There was a parliamentary maneuver by the GOP to reconsider the vote, which means it will not go to the Governor until tomorrow, but the bill has been adopted in the same form as the Senate, so it will go to the Governor tomorrow.


48 posted on 12/11/2012 10:38:17 AM PST by Numbers Guy
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To: JayAr36

“Progressive Marxists Furious”


49 posted on 12/11/2012 10:39:17 AM PST by Paladin2
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To: Numbers Guy

MI House passed both Public and Private Union Freedom to Work in Michigan. 58-51 58-52


50 posted on 12/11/2012 10:39:36 AM PST by cripplecreek (REMEMBER THE RIVER RAISIN!)
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To: CityCenter

When I campaign for President, I pledge to return AT LEAST 90% of power back to the states. I’ll provide funding for interstate commerce and national military ONLY.

Thank you.


51 posted on 12/11/2012 10:40:23 AM PST by Hammerhead
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To: Hotlanta Mike

Hell nite in december..u watch


52 posted on 12/11/2012 10:41:16 AM PST by angelcindy ("If you follow the crowd ,you get no further than the crowd!")
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To: Numbers Guy
There was a parliamentary maneuver by the GOP to reconsider the vote, which means it will not go to the Governor until tomorrow, but the bill has been adopted in the same form as the Senate, so it will go to the Governor tomorrow.

So the circus is in town until tomorrow?

53 posted on 12/11/2012 10:41:20 AM PST by COBOL2Java (GOPe: Already prepping for their 2016 loss - Jeb Bush!)
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To: jazusamo

In all this hubbub, the legislature is also to pass at least one gun freedom law as well.

http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2012/11/michigan_gun_law_changes.html


54 posted on 12/11/2012 10:42:42 AM PST by yefragetuwrabrumuy (Pennies and Nickels will NO LONGER be Minted as of 1/1/13 - Tim Geithner, US Treasury Sect)
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To: cripplecreek; Numbers Guy

Thank you both for the info.


55 posted on 12/11/2012 10:45:32 AM PST by jazusamo ("Intellect is not wisdom" -- Thomas Sowell)
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To: angelcindy
Can't tell if he's breaking out into a thrilling rendition of "Look for the Union Label" or AC/DC's "Back in Black"...


56 posted on 12/11/2012 10:46:43 AM PST by COBOL2Java (GOPe: Already prepping for their 2016 loss - Jeb Bush!)
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To: Numbers Guy

WHOO-HOO! Right to Work passes in MI, to be on Gov’s desk by tomorrow!


57 posted on 12/11/2012 10:48:16 AM PST by PapaBear3625 (You don't notice it's a police state until the police come for you.)
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To: jazusamo

Good news -— will lead to somebody spilling blood somewhere though.


58 posted on 12/11/2012 10:50:28 AM PST by wtc911 (Amigo - you've been had.)
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To: jazusamo

After the protests, everyone will join hands and sing a rousing version of The Internationale, led by President Obama.


59 posted on 12/11/2012 10:50:37 AM PST by GSWarrior (Click HERE to read entire tagline.)
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To: cripplecreek

Crazed Union Member Screams At Camera ‘Leave Us Alone Or We’re Coming For You’


Yeah, the civility of the left is on full display.


60 posted on 12/11/2012 10:51:00 AM PST by Hotlanta Mike ("Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish - too much handling will spoil it." Lao Tzu)
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