Support. Just minutes ago, the Michigan House of representatives passed the socalled right to work bill. It passed 58 to 52. Six republicans voted know, but the bill passed. And believe me if they can do this in michigan they can do it anywhere in the country. It gives new meaning to the term lameduck session. The bill basically eviscerates bargaining. Its a move to cut off the resources that give labor unions their strength. In addition to people funding, we have seen this work before. There is no doubt whats going on here. It is a war on unions. It is a war on the democratic party. Today, a Lansing State Journal photographer captured this video as waves of union sportupporters and police flooded the State Capitol trying to stop the bill. The capitol was locked down. Police say they arrested eight people inside, and even used a chemical spray to regain control control. Outside, Union Supporters marched in solidarity the bill exempted unions representing Police Officers and firefighter
Support. Just minutes ago, the Michigan House of representatives passed the socalled right to work bill. It passed 58 to 52. Six republicans voted know, but the bill passed. And believe me, if they can do this in michigan, they can do it anywhere in the country. It gives new meaning to the term lameduck session. The bill basically eviscerates bargaining. Its a move to cut off the resources that give labor unions their strength. In addition to people funding, we have seen this work before. There is no doubt whats going on here. It is a war on unions. It is a war on the Democratic Party. Today, a Lansing State Journal photographer captured this video as waves of union sportupporters and police flooded the State Capitol trying to stop the bill. The capitol was locked down. Police say they arrested eight people inside, and even used a chemical spray to regain control control. Outside, Union Supporters marched in solidarity, the bill exempted unions representing Police Officers and firefigh
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