Unions Prepare For Protest At Michigan Capitol

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press

Unions Prepare For Protest At Michigan Capitol
By ED WHITE 12/08/12 08:02 PM ET EST

DEARBORN, Mich. -- More than 200 activists attended training Saturday in preparation for a protest at the Michigan Capitol, where lawmakers are putting the final touches on legislation that would allow workers to stop paying union dues.

Between chants, cheers and applause, organizers warned those at the training to be prepared for insults and obstruction Tuesday in Lansing. The volunteers lined up on opposite sides of a long hall at UAW Local 600 in suburban Detroit and took turn turns portraying protesters and union critics.

"Humanize the situation. Be clear with your intentions. Introduce yourself," national labor activist Lisa Fithian, of Austin, Texas, said through a megaphone. "They're going to do everything they can to criminalize us."

Republicans who control the Michigan Legislature passed legislation Thursday that would allow workers to opt out of paying union dues at businesses where employees are represented by a union. The final version is expected to win approval soon and be signed by Gov. Rick Snyder, also a Republican. Protests and possible civil disobedience are planned because the law would pose a major financial blow to organized labor.


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[Skittles]

1. this is all so exciting

happening so much faster than I thought it would; YEE HAW!

[Cha]

2. To Michigan Workers.. Who Don't Want Some Orwellian

"Right to work" Shite.

Best Of Luck

[knitter4democracy]

3. My mom's going to try to be there on Tuesday.

I don't think I can take the day off work with kids getting ready for an assessment in several of my classes. I'll be there in spirit, though. Those MI GOP hacks need to be stopped!

[charmay]

4. Sending positive thoughts to Michigan from Wisconsin.

I wish that I could be there to protest with you.

[love_katz]

5. Hugs to all who go to Michigan to protest the Puke's effort at Union busting.

Wishing you all complete success!

[cyclezealot]

11. We will be there

Taunts.. With MSU nearby, and a city of educated people, I think Our reception will be great. Among the gobber legislators, should they taunt us, I will feel honored . I think Labor, Educators , and pro choice people are taking this as a group action. I hope we'll have far more than 7000 people. Let's hope its more like 30,000. that as a minimum.

[Faygo Kid]

6. This Michigander wishes he could be there

Retiring back home in 2014, and Snyder be damned.

[navarth]

8. hurry back

we could use you.

Faygo still tastes good as ever.

[Faygo Kid]

10. Can't wait to return to the greatest state in the Union.

Hell, Greektown, Greenfield Village, Mackinac Island, Tahquamenon, Frankenmuth, Traverse City, Alpena - need I go on?

[cyclezealot]

12. Not me.

I lived in a RTW, work at will state. Florida. I hate the place. Even though I have lived in Fla , I hate the place. Mich. being my Native state has no bearing on my feelings towards Mich.. Should the people of Mich not rebel to these Gestapo tactics, I'll have no love of Mich. I 'll even boycott the place. Any citizenry that tolerates RTW are idiots

[navarth]

13. you can stay away

and keep your hate where you are. We'll do the work for you.

[parisordi]

7. sydney mall

retiring me too

[WillyT]

9. HUGE K & R !!!