RetakeOurGov Hosts Panel Discussion on Freedom to Work

RetakeOurGov will be hosting a panel discussion regarding Michigan’s recently enacted Freedom to Work legislation.

Rogers Supports Right to Work Legislation

The bill passed 58-52 in the House, and 22-16 in the Senate after a call to action from the governor on Thursday.

The Michigan state legislature will consider right-to-work legislation after the bill passed 58-52 in the House, and 22-16 in the Senate after a call to action from Gov. Rick Snyder on Thursday. The bills now move to the chamber opposite from where they originated, at which point Snyder said he would sign the chosen version into law, making Michigan the 24th right-to-work state. [Follow Patch Tuesday at 9 a.m. for live news and views from the Capitol, and let us know what you think by leaving a comment. Or, join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #righttowork.] Rep. Bill Rogers (R-Brighton) said he voted for right to work legislation because it gives workers the freedom to choose whether or not they want to belong in a union …

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Barack Obama Takes Aim at Right-to-Work Laws

President says proposed right-to-work laws give people "the right to work for less money" during an appearance in Redford Township.

President Barack Obama took direct aim at proposed right-to-work legislation during an appearance Monday in Redford Township. Obama waded into Michigan’s brewing labor battle that erupted last week when Gov. Rick Snyder said right-to-work legislation was on his agenda and union groups protested at the state Capitol in Lansing. "We should do everything we can to keep creating good middle-class jobs that help folks rebuild security for their families," Obama said Monday in a speech at the Daimler Detroit Diesel plant, according to the Huffington Post. Obama added that with right-to-work laws, “what they're really talking about is giving you the right to work for less money.” More protests are expected in Lansing on Tuesday as right-to-work …

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DJG

7:28 pm on Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Ohh..Lianne, don't get me started on Politicians. They get time off like they still travel with horse and buggy, compared to 20th and 21st century means of transportation. Our government, their work schedule and pay/benefits is a mockery of our system. I'm with you 100% on that one!   more ›

What Do You Think About Right-to-Work Legislation?

Post your views on the proposed right-to-work legislation by adding it to the Local Voices section of Brighton Patch.

Do you have an opinion on the proposed right-to-work legislation? Then we would like you to let everyone know about it by sharing it on Brighton Patch. All you need to do is add your opinion—it could be as short as a sentence or as long as a term paper—to our Local Voices section. It’s quick and easy to do. Just click here to post your opinion. Whether you are for or against the right-to-work bills, we would love for you to share your voice with the Brighton community.

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Gov. Rick Snyder Wants Right-to-Work Legislation

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder announced Thursday morning that he would sign right-to-work legislation if passed by the state Legislature.

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder announced Thursday that he would pursue right-to-work legislation for public and private employees in the state, according to the Detroit Free Press. The law would include an exemption for firefighters and police officers, but it would apply to 17.5 percent of Michigan's workforce, according to the Detroit News. A poll on possible right-to-work legislation on Wyandotte Patch generated several comments. "Not sure why you would ever think being a Right To Work state is a good idea...unless you like getting paid less for the work you do," Jerry Barton said. "The only ones that benefit from Right To Work legislation are the employers." Another commenter, Just Sayin', disagreed: "I think right to work is ok, if you …

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J.B.

8:28 pm on Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Now maybe they will get to work...   more ›