RTW protesters start chants in the State House http://t.co/CSbprkQd
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Midland Daily News (@MDN) December 11, 2012
The Michigan House is voting today on a right-to-work law, which would make Michigan the 24th right-to-work state.
Protesters to march on Michigan capitol over "right-to-work" vote reut.rs/TS7bYn—
Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 11, 2012
Unions, police, prep for vote in Michigan: LANSING, Mich., Dec. 11 (UPI) — State police in Michigan sa… bit.ly/S4c5mW #TSCEnt—
™ Verified Account (@GodWhispered) December 11, 2012
#MIRTW MT @WilliamAmos: Michigan legislature live here is.gd/1v7hRk—
Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) December 11, 2012
As Twitchy reported, teachers who put their own self-interest above their students took the day off to attend the union-organized and astro-turfed right-to-work protest.
Reports that buses of protesters are arriving from other states, including Ohio. #savemi #rtw #righttowork #lansing—
Cake Like (@KeenanTeddy) December 11, 2012
10,000 expected in Lansing, MI today to protest the Right to Work issue. Some schools will close so teachers who belong to union can go!—
Bruce Creech (@fbc1955) December 11, 2012
And, of course, Jesse Jackson is making an appearance.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson is coming to Lansing, #Michigan, today to participate in protest against #righttowork, Rainbow/PUSH coalition says.—
Gongwer News Service (@GongwerMichigan) December 11, 2012
Riot police are at the ready.
Riot Police enter the #Michigan State Capitol as thousands protest #RTW inside & outside the statehouse.
#Local4 http://t.co/kMAdWxw7—
Shawn Ley (@ShawnLeyLocal4) December 11, 2012
Twitter users provide more on-scene reports and pictures.
photo: Pres. Jim Hoffa leads his union brothers & sisters on the march to the Capitol http://t.co/BfMr93Vh #savemi #NoRTWMI #1u @Teamsters25—
RightWingWatch MA (@RWwatchMA) December 11, 2012
Panorama from eight floors above the #Michigan Capitol. I hung outside the window to take this from Boji Tower. http://t.co/FcGNnGn0—
Graham Davis (@grahamdavis) December 11, 2012
Huge crowd in Lansing 'What's disgusting, union busting!' #savemi #NoRTWMI #teamsters #1u http://t.co/lj45o8dh #teamsters—
(@Teamsters) December 11, 2012
View from the Michigan House Floor… #rtw #nortwmi http://t.co/nx2wgvM5—
(@BarbByrum) December 11, 2012
RT @NeilAnAlien: RT @MikeElk: Wow just wow interior foto of the Michigan Capitol http://t.co/ffF321x1—
(@RayBeckerman) December 11, 2012
RT @mrickling: Michigan says NO to "right to work" for less. #savemi #NoRTWMI #miunion http://t.co/m9eXh2rt #righttowork—
Jean Reynolds (@Jean_ie) December 11, 2012
They are about to riot in Michigan over the shift to Right to Work. This isn't a joke unfortunately. We'll see how this pans out.—
Phox News (@PhoxNews) December 11, 2012
We hope the riots don’t come to pass. Twitchy will monitor this situation and update with further developments. The vote is expected to occur shortly. Non-goons explain why it will be great news for Michigan when it becomes a right-to-work state.
MT @B_Helderop: Why I believe #righttowork is a huge milestone for #Michigan – bit.ly/W1vO49—
Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) December 11, 2012
FACT: 72% of new jobs created since 2009 have been in #RTW states. Time to #savemi #AFPMI #mitcot—
AFP-Michigan (@AFPMichigan) December 11, 2012
FACT: #RTW makes states more attractive for business. States with RTW dominate CNBC's “Top States for Business" #AFPMI—
AFP-Michigan (@AFPMichigan) December 11, 2012
And Gov. Snyder.
Freedom to Work Facts: Of 10 states w/ highest personal income growth rate, 8 have right-to-work laws. ow.ly/g0iWA—
Rick Snyder (@onetoughnerd) December 11, 2012
Update: Even while protesting, they must whine about Romney.
And we are standing outside of a building named for Romney's father. Ugh. #saveMI #1u http://t.co/NZj8IQXO—
Jeff Rae (@jeffrae) December 11, 2012
Update: Granholm is also there.
Standing in solidarity w/ those braving wind & cold in Lansing today protesting #RTW. Are you there? Tweet me photos #SaveMI—
Jennifer Granholm (@JenGranholm) December 11, 2012
Update: Threats of violence from a Democrat from the House floor:
Holy shit. A Dem on the MI House floor just said "there will be blood" if right-to-work passes. Name is Douglas Geiss.—
Sunny (@sunnyright) December 11, 2012
New tone!
Update: Michael Moore thinks it is totally awesome that teachers blew off work, and failed to do their jobs today. For the children!
This may be the largest demonstration ever @ the State Capitol. 12,000-15K inside & out. So many teachers present, some schools had 2 close—
Michael Moore (@MMFlint) December 11, 2012
Here is a teachable moment, dear.
@MMFlint And u c this as good thing? "So many teachers present, some schools had 2 close" They obviously care more at their benes than kids—
Thomas Paine (@tpaineus) December 11, 2012
Then again, maybe it’s better for the kids that their teachers stay away:
Michigan teacher proudly smiles in front of misspelled sign. Gov Synder? Snyder you tool @michellemalkin #RightToWork http://t.co/TSixdib2—
Michael Moon (@Moondizog) December 11, 2012
Hey, Michigan Education Association: How much forced dues money paid for your misspelled sign?==> is.gd/D9YUFI—
Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) December 11, 2012
Is our children learning?
Update: Goon-ettes have somehow managed to make the right-to-work debate about a battle for lady parts:
@jakemcguire … and Sen. Whitmer just called #RTW "anti-woman"! I have something to say about that. …—
Lindsey Dodge (@lindseydodge) December 11, 2012
Michigan legislators-don't let women's rights get lost in this battle – right to choose & right to work #savemi #women #michigan #rtwmi—
Melissa Smith (@smitmk) December 11, 2012
Union bringing up lady parts lol @michellemalkin #tcot #RightToWork http://t.co/QONtwP2z—
Michael Moon (@Moondizog) December 11, 2012
Out of my union-out of my uterus. That where they're hiding Hoffa? @downtownlansing #rtw http://t.co/n7XDglb2—
Kathy Hoekstra (@khoekstra) December 11, 2012
Of course.
Update: Union thugs are making good on their threats of violence:
Police called for over 2 hours as women, elderly were rushed & assaulted in @AFPMichigan tent. Thugs promise they will "destroy" supporters.—
Nick Hawatmeh (@NicolaHawatmeh) December 11, 2012
And shouting down counter-protesters:
the pro RTW folks are completely surrounded by protesters, some yelling "scab"—
Lori Higgins (@LoriAHiggins) December 11, 2012
On the spot where Americans for prosperity tent fell, a right-to-work supporter remains, surrounded by union supporters, taking verbal fire.—
Shawn Windsor (@shawnwindsor) December 11, 2012
Be careful guys. RT @LoriAHiggins: the pro RTW folks are completely surrounded by protesters, some yelling "scab" #righttowork—
Levi Russell (@AskLevi) December 11, 2012
Please.
Scary stuff in Michigan today. Prayers for everyone's safety.—
Ashley Sewell (@TXTrendyChick) December 11, 2012
Update: Meanwhile, the Michigan House has passed the right-to-work bill for public employees.
House passes bill 58-51, gallery starting to boo. #righttowork for public employees.—
Kathy Gray (@michpoligal) December 11, 2012
The vote on the bill for private sector employees should happen shortly.
Update: Here’s where the right-to-work legislation stands:
Republicans ask for a reconsideration of #righttowork, which means they'll control the debate and final vote tomorrow.—
Kathy Gray (@michpoligal) December 11, 2012
So final passage on private sector bill delayed till tomorrow. #righttowork. Bill passed 58-52 and will head to @onetoughnerd Wednesday.—
Kathy Gray (@michpoligal) December 11, 2012
The reconsideration request was made to keep Dems from doing the same thing. They can withdraw request today and bill heads to @onetoughnerd—
Kathy Gray (@michpoligal) December 11, 2012
Update: It’s official. Michigan is officially the 24th right-to-work state:
"I have signed the freedom to work bills into law." – Gov Rick Snyder—
Rick Snyder (@onetoughnerd) December 11, 2012
Congratulations!
