Thursday, March 28 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-03-29 03:58:38 GMT
A tearful woman protested loud Thursday as Michigan's right-to-work law took effect Thursday."You can't just take stuff from people and expect people to roll over," she said. "Lansing comes in from outside
A tearful woman protested loud Thursday as Michigan's right-to-work law took effect Thursday."You can't just take stuff from people and expect people to roll over," she said.
Thursday, March 28 2013 11:53 PM EDT2013-03-29 03:53:14 GMT
Right-to-work has divided Michiganders more than any other issue in recent memory. It's either the best of times or the worst of times, depending on which side people fall.
Right-to-work has divided Michiganders more than any other issue in recent memory. It's either the best of times or the worst of times, depending on which side people fall.
Thursday, March 28 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-03-29 02:47:00 GMT
It was a historic week for the City of Detroit and the State of Michigan. Two unprecedented laws took effect Thursday, and protestors were riled up and digging in, planning for a long fight.
It was a historic week for the City of Detroit and the State of Michigan. Two unprecedented laws took effect Thursday, and protestors were riled up and digging in, planning for a long fight.
Monday, December 17 2012 9:07 AM EST2012-12-17 14:07:05 GMT
You have to wonder sometimes if Gov. Rick Snyder ever wishes he was back grinding out computers at Gateway where 12,000 customers never showed up on the company lawn to complain about the product or where
You have to wonder sometimes if Gov. Rick Snyder ever wishes he was back grinding out computers at Gateway where 12,000 customers never showed up on the company lawn to complain about the product or where
Friday, December 14 2012 10:12 AM EST2012-12-14 15:12:59 GMT
In this business nobody ever pleases everyone. Just ask the Michigan State Police. It showed up in force to keep the peace as 12,000 demonstrators showed up to protest Right to Work legislation.
In this business nobody ever pleases everyone. Just ask the Michigan State Police. It showed up in force to keep the peace as 12,000 demonstrators showed up to protest Right to Work legislation. The
Thursday, December 13 2012 11:43 PM EST2012-12-14 04:43:54 GMT
It has been a busy week for the lame duck session of the state legislature. First right-to-work, then a host of other controversial bills, including a new emergency manager legislation. Our "Let It Rip" panel discusses.
It has been a busy week for the lame duck session of the state legislature. First right-to-work, then a host of other controversial bills, including restrictions on abortions, a push to allow guns in churches and schools and a new version of the old emergency manager law. Our "Let It Rip" panel discusses.
Thursday, December 13 2012 8:25 AM EST2012-12-13 13:25:27 GMT
The right-to-work legislative discussion is just about over, but the Democrats intend to keep this alive for the next two years with hopes of making Gov. Rick Snyder a one-term chief executive.
The right-to-work legislative discussion is just about over, but the Democrats intend to keep this alive for the next two years with hopes of making Gov. Rick Snyder a one-term chief executive.
Thursday, December 13 2012 7:30 AM EST2012-12-13 12:30:39 GMT
A man yelling expletives at reporter Steven Crowder in a viral video is speaking out to FOX 2. His name is Wheeler Marsee. He's a member of the United Steelworkers and City Council member in Melvindale.
A man yelling expletives at reporter Steven Crowder in a viral video is speaking out to FOX 2. His name is Wheeler Marsee. He's a member of the United Steelworkers and City Council member in Melvindale.
Wednesday, December 12 2012 4:52 PM EST2012-12-12 21:52:31 GMT
Workers from across the country ascended to Lansing, Michigan to protest Michigan's Right to Work bill. In the end, after all the chanting, sign holding, marching and singing two bills were passed in
Workers from across the country ascended to Lansing, Michigan to protest Michigan's Right to Work bill. In the end, after all the chanting, sign holding, marching and singing two bills were passed in
Wednesday, December 12 2012 8:29 AM EST2012-12-12 13:29:32 GMT
In a dizzyingly short time span, Republicans have converted Michigan from a seemingly impregnable fortress of organized labor into a right-to-work state.
In a dizzyingly short time span, Republicans have converted Michigan from a seemingly impregnable fortress of organized labor into a right-to-work state, leaving outgunned Democrats and union activists with little recourse but to shake their fists and seek retribution at the ballot box.
Wednesday, December 12 2012 8:10 AM EST2012-12-12 13:10:39 GMT
Several thousand gathered at the Michigan State Capitol Tuesday to rally against right-to-work legislation being considered and later passed by the House.
Several thousand gathered at the Michigan State Capitol Tuesday to rally against right-to-work legislation being considered and later passed by the House.
Tuesday, December 11 2012 1:11 PM EST2012-12-11 18:11:37 GMT
Protesters gathered in Michigan's state Capitol to fight right-to-work legislation began chanting "veto" when word spread the House approved a measure that would weaken union power in the historical labor stronghold.
Protesters gathered in Michigan's state Capitol to fight right-to-work legislation began chanting "veto" when word spread the House approved a measure that would weaken union power in the historical labor stronghold.
Tuesday, December 11 2012 6:15 AM EST2012-12-11 11:15:43 GMT
Warren Consolidated Schools is canceling classes Tuesday. It's the same story in Taylor. Not enough teachers are coming into work. Many of them are most likely headed to Lansing to protest.
A Warren high school will be dark Tuesday because the district is canceling classes. It's the same story in Taylor. This issue? Not enough teachers are coming into work. Many of them are most likely headed to Lansing to protest.
Monday, December 10 2012 3:14 PM EST2012-12-10 20:14:59 GMT
"We shouldn't be taking away your rights to bargain for better wages and working conditions." says President Barack Obama. He says right-to-work legislation in Michigan is more about politics than economics.
"We shouldn't be taking away your rights to bargain for better wages and working conditions." says President Barack Obama. He says right-to-work legislation in Michigan is more about politics than economics.
Monday, December 10 2012 2:42 PM EST2012-12-10 19:42:33 GMT
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Democratic members of Michigan's congressional delegation and those serving in the state Legislature are pressing their case against right-to-work legislation in the final hours
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Democratic members of Michigan's congressional delegation and those serving in the state Legislature are pressing their case against right-to-work legislation in the final hours
Monday, December 10 2012 12:36 PM EST2012-12-10 17:36:05 GMT
Democratic members of Michigan's congressional delegation are calling on Republican Gov. Rick Snyder to veto right-to-work legislation or insist on a statewide referendum on the issue.
Democratic members of Michigan's congressional delegation are calling on Republican Gov. Rick Snyder to veto right-to-work legislation or insist on a statewide referendum on the issue.
Monday, December 10 2012 11:19 AM EST2012-12-10 16:19:48 GMT
President Barack Obama is heading to Michigan to ask auto workers to support his plan for averting the so-called fiscal cliff. Obama will tour an engine plant Monday in Redford.
President Barack Obama is heading to Michigan to ask auto workers to support his plan for averting the so-called fiscal cliff. Obama will tour an engine plant Monday in Redford.
Monday, December 10 2012 10:57 AM EST2012-12-10 15:57:05 GMT
ROMULUS, Mich. (AP) - Michigan's Gov. Rick Snyder plans to greet President Barack Obama at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Obama is visiting Michigan on Monday afternoon for an event at the Daimler Detroit
ROMULUS, Mich. (AP) - Michigan's Gov. Rick Snyder plans to greet President Barack Obama at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Obama is visiting Michigan on Monday afternoon for an event at the Daimler Detroit
Monday, December 10 2012 6:57 AM EST2012-12-10 11:57:04 GMT
Preparations are underway for a massive union demonstration Tuesday in Lansing to protest "Right to Work" legislation.
Preparations are underway for a massive union demonstration Tuesday in Lansing to protest "Right to Work" legislation. Just a few days ago, a big crowd gathered at the Capitol. Many were locked out of the building, State Police used pepper spray on some protesters, and some were arrested.
Friday, December 7 2012 10:51 AM EST2012-12-07 15:51:28 GMT
In an audacious flex of political muscle, Republicans in a single day reached the brink of a goal that for years has seemed an all-but-impossible dream: making the labor bastion of Michigan a right-to-work state.
In an audacious flex of political muscle, Republicans in a single day reached the brink of a goal that for years has seemed an all-but-impossible dream: making the labor bastion of Michigan a right-to-work state.
Thursday, December 6 2012 6:26 PM EST2012-12-06 23:26:59 GMT
After three years of saying a right-to-work law was not on his agenda, Michigan's governor has apparently changed his mind sparking a firestorm of controversy and a big union protest.
After three years of saying a right-to-work law was not on his agenda, Michigan's governor has apparently changed his mind sparking a firestorm of controversy and a big union protest.
