UPDATED: Unions Furious: Michigan to Become Right-to-Work State Today

Townhall.com ^ | December 11, 2012 | Katie Pavlich

[Maine Mariner]

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

[Obadiah]

Well there’s a spot of good news.

[gibsosa]

Yes! Thanks for the ping, Cripplecreek!

[FrankR]

[Hotlanta Mike]

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

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Was it enough to bring down the beast?

[Numbers Guy]

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).

[cripplecreek]

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

[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.

[Paladin2]

“Progressive Marxists Furious”

[cripplecreek]

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

[Hammerhead]

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.

[angelcindy]

Hell nite in december..u watch

[COBOL2Java]

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?

[yefragetuwrabrumuy]

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

[jazusamo]

Thank you both for the info.

[COBOL2Java]

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"...

[PapaBear3625]

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

[wtc911]

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

[GSWarrior]

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

[Hotlanta Mike]

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

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