Michigan House, Senate pass right-to-work bills after Democrats walk out to protest closed Capitol
Source: Detroit Free Press
LANSING The Michigan House and Senate each passed controversial right-to-work legislation today, amid loud protests and a walkout by Democratic legislators.
The state House passed the first right-to-work bill late this afternoon in a 58-52 vote, but that bill cant move on to the Senate until the next session day -- possibly Friday, if a session is scheduled -- because of a procedural move by Democrats who are asking that the vote be reconsidered. The state Senate voted 22-16 to pass a right-to-work bill. Four Republicans -- Tory Rocca of Sterling Heights, Tom Casperson of Escanaba, Mike Nofs of Battle Creek and Mike Green of Mayville -- joined with all the Democrats in opposing the bill.
As soon as the Senate vote was taken, the gallery started shouting "Shame on you.". . .
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They closed the people's house. I am heartbroken to be a Michigander today. Sure hope Michael Moore is on Rachel or someone's show tonight.
Heartbroken, also pissed. Royally. I'm stickin' with the Union, even though I've never been in one. I know what they mean to our nation.
This is a disgrace.
muntrv
(14,505 posts)michiganians voted all these clowns in. now we whine. please. 2014, hah. michigan state politics has always been right wing even with democratic governors. too many outstate bigots.
muntrv
(14,505 posts)1gobluedem
(6,664 posts)I tried to warn friends of mine who fell for the 'moderate' act that a person who will not reveal a platform and refuses to debate is hiding something.
I was right.
To see my wonderful state, a leader in the labor movement sink to this low is almost more than I can bear.
LovingA2andMI
(7,006 posts)navarth
(5,927 posts)I just think the larger urban centers were uninspired by that entire gubernatorial election. I remember a distinct feeling that the entire state was sleep walking throughout. I had a Bernero sticker on my car, a sign on my lawn. But I never got the feeling anybody cared. I further wondered about the state of Michigan media.
I think Michigan voters are like Michigan weather. Ya just never know.
At the same time, the Michigan Democratic Party really perplexed me. It seemed to take them FOREVER to get their shit together. All the goofing around trying to find a candidate, good grief. Nothing against Mark Brewer, I have only an inkling of what he was up against...but the fact remains, and here we are with fucking Snyderly Whiplash turning us into a Right To Work For Less state. That's awesome.
LovingA2andMI
(7,006 posts)And the Michigan Democratic Party would have stood strong behind Virg Bernero, Rick THE LIAR Snyder would NOT be Governor today.
If, If was a Fifth....
And now Michigan, the home of the United AUTO Workers will suffer with Right to Work for Less legislation because of it!
JeffHead
(1,186 posts)Because business would be booming.
TruthTeller
(192 posts)I am sad to say I am from Michigan.
Faygo Kid
(21,478 posts). . . I have always dreamed of retiring back there, because it's Home. I'm only about 16 months away, but I have some serious consideration to do before I commit to go back there as a result of this.
navarth
(5,927 posts)but I don't think you really meant it that way
Angry Dragon
(36,693 posts)LovingA2andMI
(7,006 posts)If you ask me....but I'm just one voice. I need 7 Million Plus or so behind me with Torches and Pitchfolks, marching towards our State Capitol Building in Lansing!!!
llmart
(15,540 posts)and many of those people who vote Repug will be hurt by this but are too uninformed to get it.
And Snyder can kiss my royal behind.
Barack_America
(28,876 posts)Pathetic and spineless are other words that come to mind.
awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)in a state like Michigan, it tells me that Nina days are numbered. It is sad to think that my grandkids may have to fight for the same things my grandparent did.
obama2terms
(563 posts)Don't forget to vote in 2014 it's the ONLY way to get these creepers to go away!
navarth
(5,927 posts)Need to get more active on the local level. Gonna spend some more time in the state forum I think.
James48
(4,436 posts)when the republicans locked the doors and refused to let anyone inside the building. State police ended up teargassing and then arresting eight people around noontime who were trying to get in to see what the legislature was doing. About four p.m. someone announced that a Judge had issued an injunction declaring that the state had to reopen the building, and about 400 or so demonstrators outside began chanting "Let us in! Let us in!"
Here is my video in the crowd:
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alp227
(32,033 posts)I noticed that I'm subscribed to your channel. Hmm, maybe you commented on one of my Mike Malloy videos or something. But thanks for the video and for getting on the scene in Lansing!
Oh, I lived in Ann Arbor for a few years as a young boy. I've got to say, wow, I never imagined that Michigan politics would tilt this far rightward.
LovingA2andMI
(7,006 posts)Today, my Late Father, a UAW Unionized Tool & Die Maker for over 41 years for GM, turned over in his URN today. I bet on it.
Third Doctor
(1,574 posts)As usual they did this like a thief in the night. This isn't over by a longshot. They won this battle but we will win the war.
alp227
(32,033 posts)Cha
(297,317 posts)who voted with them.
Thanks Faygo Kid
Coyotl
(15,262 posts)because they wrote in exceptions for some people, police and firefighters. Why are these people a special class of citizens meritorious of unequal legal protections and rights?
navarth
(5,927 posts)they need the cops to enforce their deplorable policies. somebody's got to bar the door while they sell us down the river.
this whole thing stinks and a huge portion of the populace won't even notice because dancing with the stars is on.