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 http://t.co/Ul739aya
— Reuters (@Reuters) December 11, 2012
https://twitter.com/GodWhispered/status/278517011401805824
#MIRTW MT @WilliamAmos: Michigan legislature live here http://t.co/ksH8aeOH
— 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.
https://twitter.com/KeenanTeddy/status/278517443205419008
https://twitter.com/fbc1955/status/278471949783539714
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 Michigan (@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 pic.twitter.com/kMAdWxw7
— Shawn Ley (@ShawnLeyLive) 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 pic.twitter.com/BfMr93Vh #savemi #NoRTWMI #1u @Teamsters25
— Phony Constitutional Clauses; Emoluments ??? (@RWwatchMA) December 11, 2012
Panorama from eight floors above the #Michigan Capitol. I hung outside the window to take this from Boji Tower. pic.twitter.com/FcGNnGn0
— Graham Davis (@grahamdavis) December 11, 2012
Huge crowd in Lansing 'What's disgusting, union busting!' #savemi #NoRTWMI #teamsters #1u pic.twitter.com/lj45o8dh #teamsters
— Teamsters (@Teamsters) December 11, 2012
View from the Michigan House Floor… #rtw #nortwmi pic.twitter.com/nx2wgvM5
— BarbByrum (@BarbByrum) December 11, 2012
RT @NeilAnAlien: RT @MikeElk: Wow just wow interior foto of the Michigan Capitol http://t.co/ffF321x1
— RayBeckerman (@RayBeckerman) December 11, 2012
RT @mrickling: Michigan says NO to "right to work" for less. #savemi #NoRTWMI #miunion pic.twitter.com/m9eXh2rt #righttowork
— Tammie Landefeld (@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 – http://t.co/lrxCPEGg
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) December 11, 2012
https://twitter.com/AFPMichigan/status/278490720451559424
https://twitter.com/AFPMichigan/status/278519701372542976
And Gov. Snyder.
Freedom to Work Facts: Of 10 states w/ highest personal income growth rate, 8 have right-to-work laws. http://t.co/bOSapiDS
— 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 pic.twitter.com/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 McSunnyface (@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 pic.twitter.com/TSixdib2
— Michael J. Moon (@Moondizog) December 11, 2012
Hey, Michigan Education Association: How much forced dues money paid for your misspelled sign?==> http://t.co/HSoPV1W0
— 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 Gudritz (@lindseygudritz) 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
— Kat and her many lives… (@smitmk) December 11, 2012
Union bringing up lady parts lol @michellemalkin #tcot #RightToWork pic.twitter.com/QONtwP2z
— Michael J. Moon (@Moondizog) December 11, 2012
Out of my union-out of my uterus. That where they're hiding Hoffa? @downtownlansing #rtw pic.twitter.com/n7XDglb2
— Kathy Hoekstra (@khoekstra) December 11, 2012
Of course.
Update: Union thugs are making good on their threats of violence:
https://twitter.com/NicolaHawatmeh/status/278548001885151232
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 McCully (@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!