12/11/12 - Governor Rick Snyder says he has already signed right-to-work legislation into law, soon after the House passed it earlier today. The Michigan House gave final approval today to bills before 2pm, which prevent unions from collecting mandatory fees from workers they represent under collective bargaining agreements. All three of Livingston Countyâs lawmakers supported the legislation, including State Representative Bill Rogers of Genoa Township. He disputed claims that the bills were rushed through during a lame-duck session and maintains there was a lot of debate on the subject prior to the approval. He tells WHMI itâs all about âfreedom to workâ. Thousands of protesters who converged on Lansing disagreed, including retired electrician and longtime union member Joe Carney, the former head of the Livingston County Democratic Party. He feels the bills were rushed through in a backdoor process and the downhill slide will only get worse for the state, adding those in Lansing donât have a clue about collective bargaining. Michigan is now the 24th right-to-work state. Photo provided courtesy of Judy Daubenmier, Chairwoman of The Livingston County Democratic Party. (JM)
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