| Reject this bullshit, and tell the governor that if Right to Work is signed that you'll grind things to a halt with a repeal campaign. From Gongwer. Governor Rick Snyder is floating to unions a way out of having Michigan become a right-to-work state that could involve them agreeing to support or at least remain effectively on the sidelines on an unknown and undetermined series of legislative measures that they would usually vehemently oppose, as well as taking a more passive role in the 2014 elections, sources say. Friday, sources familiar with discussions said the chances of a right-to-work bill becoming law had fallen to slightly more likely than not after they seemed nearly definite on Wednesday. Unions also appeared to be remaining relatively quiet during the reprieve, and legislative Democrats on Thursday notably had not begun exercising their scorched earth contingency plan of opposing all legislation. Mr. Snyder's decision to become personally involved in the issue slowed the momentum. He has long said right-to-work is not on his agenda, and while he has reportedly told legislative leadership he would sign a bill if it came to his desk, sources say he is exploring whether there is a way to stop the bill - yet at a legislative price that would satisfy Republican lawmakers, especially in the House, who are itching to pass a right-to-work bill.
The people of Michigan don't want to be a Right to Work state. If given a chance, they'd vote it down in overwhelming margins. There is no need to play nice over this. Tell the governor to cram his deal with walnuts and tell legislative Republicans that if they really want to go down this road that you're willing to do it. Michigan won't embrace Right to Work if it comes to a vote, and there's no need to cave in on this. |
