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Protesters flood Capitol as Snyder, GOP leaders unveil right-to-work legislation
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| Contributor | Scott³ |
| Last Edited | Scott³ Dec 06, 2012 01:04pm |
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| Author | Paul Egan and Kathleen Gray |
| News Date | Thursday, December 6, 2012 07:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | "LANSING — There was chaos and high emotions at the Capitol today after Gov. Rick Snyder and GOP legislative leaders announced fast-track plans to make Michigan the nation’s 24th right-to-work state.
During a news conference today in the state’s Capitol, Snyder said the Legislature will proceed with right-to-work legislation for public and private employees — which would exclude police and firefighters — and that the bills will be introduced today during the lame-duck session. He said he plans to sign them when they reach is desk.
“The goal isn’t to divide Michigan. It is to bring Michigan together,” the governor said, as hundreds of union protesters stormed the Capitol and the governor’s office, vociferously voicing their opposition to the plan.
Union activists demonstrated outside and inside the Romney Building, which houses Snyder’s offices, and poured into the Capitol across the street. At about 12:30 p.m., State Police said no one was being allowed into the Capitol -- including employees -- because it was at capacity. Even UAW President Bob King was having trouble attempting to get inside." |
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