Michigan House Approves Union Limit

[Gerald]

Protesters argued on the steps of the Michigan Capitol on Tuesday as state lawmakers considered right to work legislation.

LANSING, Mich. — Over the shouts of thousands of angry protesters gathered outside the State Capitol here, Michigan’s House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a bill that would vastly reduce the power of organized labor in this traditionally strong union state.

The 58-to-51 vote was the first piece of a two-part package, that would, among other things, bar workers from being required to pay union fees as a condition of employment.

Recall! Recall! Recall!” union supporters cried out from the gallery.

Shout your hoarse.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/12/us...n.html?hp&_r=0

Note: December 11, 2012