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Tag: March 28By JGillman, Section News
In 2011, the new makeup of the Michigan legislature brought forth a new reality, and hope for Michigan workers and employers.
The possibility of Right-To-Work legislation in a state considered so incredibly 'hands off' was too unbelievable, that even the national right to work folks scoffed at those of us conferencing in Lansing were preparing it. They were planning some help for Indiana and possibly Ohio, but Michigan? No way. We persisted, and believing the governor's pre-election pledge that if it came before him, he would sign it, daily efforts were made to advance this important freedom, and relief from organized labor's non-accountability. It was focused, and had too many parts that would eventually lead to its successful passage, to give credit to one entity, or idea or effort. All hands were on deck, and the trick was getting it in front of the governor to sign. Which he did. And we thank him for honoring his promise. While the fight to KEEP it will go on for a couple of years, we should celebrate this point in time with vigor. Happy Workers Freedom day! (1 comment) Comments >> By JGillman, Section News
This one is closer to home.
Mike Gillman (my father) on the city commission in Traverse City makes his objections tonight to the technical workers union contract that will be enacted only DAYS before Michigan's Right To Work legislation goes into effect. The bargaining unit and the city had been in discussion for nearly a year, but as the time drew closer, the union gave in to demands by the city. Likely done so as to keep the shop a "closed shop until the contract ends in three years.
Good for him! As for the rest? - WHATTA BARGAIN! (2 comments) Comments >> |
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