Michigan

Origins of Michigan’s ‘right-to-work’ union-busting law

The passage of the union-busting “right-to-work” law in Michigan is a severe legal setback for the labor movement and for…

December 21, 2012

Right-wing continues attacks on Michigan workers, oppressed

Since the passage of “right-to-work” legislation in Michigan on Dec. 11, unions and community organizations have vowed to continue their…

December 20, 2012

Declarada la guerra contra sindicatos en Michigan

Lansing, Michigan, 11 de diciembre – Mientras la Policía Estatal rociaba con gas-pimienta a los/as trabajadores/as que protestaban, el gobernador…

December 19, 2012

WAR ON UNIONS declared in Michigan

Lansing, Mich., Dec. 11 — As mounted State Police pepper-sprayed workers protesting outside, Michigan Gov. Rick ­Snyder wasted no time…

December 13, 2012

Holiday gifts and the shorter work week

We have heard the saying,“Business and politics don’t mix.” In fact the opposite is true. Many right-wing bills — from…

December 13, 2012

Labor mobilizes to stop Michigan ‘right-to-work’ law

A declaration of war on the entire U.S. working class and labor unions Lansing, Mich., Dec. 11 — Michigan Gov.…

December 11, 2012

Proposal for general strike circulates in Michigan

Only hours after the Michigan Legislature voted in favor of a union busting “right to work” law on Dec. 6,…

December 10, 2012