As expected, the so-called “right to work” measure was approved by legislators, with Republican Gov. Rick Snyder earlier saying he would sign it. As reported at DemocracyNow: Pushed through before Democrats gain five House seats in the new legislature next month, opponents call the effort an organized attack against labor that will suppress wages and [...]
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Top Story: Obama in Michigan, Battleground in “Right to Work” [Full Remarks and Video]
MICHIGAN IS about to become the latest state where right to work for less replaces a living wage. Nothing compares to having right to work here in the heart of where the most important American union, the UAW, began. You might think I’m sentimental, with all of this twaddle about union “romance” and the blood [...]
Michigan House Passes First Piece of ‘Right To Work’ Legislation the Day It is Introduced: Protestors in State Capitol
Yesterday Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and GOP legislative leaders announcing “fast-track plans to make Michigan the nation’s 24th right-to-work state,” according to the Detroit Free Press. “Fast-track” was clearly meant seriously, as the lame-duck session moved into action immediately. From Free Press: Michigan House passes right-to-work legislation after Democrats walk out to protest closed Capitol [...]
‘Texts From Hillary’ on Tumblr Frames Iconic Hillary Moment
It’s so 3:00 a.m. and I’m in charge. It’s power, baby. The ultimate Hillary Effect, which has been earned. That “Texts From Hillary” on Tumblr has gone viral is due to Secy. Clinton’s Madonna meets Gaga pop culture cool aboard a C-17, which was Malta bound for Libya at the height of a crisis, which [...]
Where are the Lunchpail Democrats?
Lunchpail Democrats don’t exist. To bring the point home, Pres. Obama is now warning Democratic activists to brace themselves for the budget. But after capitulating to conservatism over Democratic economic values throughout his entire first term what comes next really shouldn’t require a warning. From the Hill: Top White House officials are warning liberal and [...]
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