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Tag: Doing Whats Right

Today

By JGillman, Section News
Posted on Thu Dec 06, 2012 at 10:36:33 PM EST
Tags: Michigan, Unions, RTW, Right To Work, Freedom To Work, Rick Snyder, Doing Whats Right, Heroic Legislation (all tags)

Today was a day that might forever change the direction of this country.

Amidst several hundred bussed in union protesters (some of them being unruly - see below the fold) and threats of violence, the Michigan legislature passed two important measures ensuring labor freedom in our great state:

HB 4054 of 2011 Local government; other; right-to-work zone; permit. Amends sec. 14 of 1939 PA 176 (MCL 423.14) & adds sec. 14a.
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SB 0116 of 2011 Labor; collective bargaining; right-to-work zones; allow local units of government to establish. Amends sec. 14 of 1939 PA 176 (MCL 423.14) & adds sec. 14a.

4054 may have to be reconsidered because of a procedural move by the Dems, but apparently SB106 will be the measure the house will finalize on Tuesday. there is also a Senate bill (still working on this) that passed 22-4 when the cowardly Dems walked out.

In an interview with The Associated Press, Snyder said he had kept the issue at arm's length while pursuing other programs to bolster the state economy. But he said circumstances had pushed the matter to the forefront.

"It is a divisive issue," he acknowledged. "But it was already being divisive over the past few weeks, so let's get this resolved. Let's reach a conclusion that's in the best interests of all."

In fact, as I type this, Rick Snyder is on Greta VanSusteren on FOX.

He sounded good. His words on the Freedom To Work legislation are identical to the words we have used here and elsewhere. Choice, opportunity, freedom. His pledge to sign the bills as soon as they reach his desk could literally change the nation's future. This historic event is nothing short of amazing and couldn't come soon enough.

Thank you to those who today wrapped up a very impressive Christmas present for all Michiganders, and the rest of the country as well.

Prouder than ever to be a part of this great State.

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