NEWSMAX: Republicans rushed right-to-work legislation through the Michigan Legislature Thursday, drawing raucous protests from hundreds of union supporters, some of whom were pepper-sprayed by police when they tried to storm the Senate chamber.
The House voted 58-52 Thursday afternoon to approve the measure prohibiting most private unions from collecting fees from nonunion employees. The Senate was expected to follow later Thursday, but future votes are necessary because the versions are different.
Opponents of so-called right-to-work measures say they drain unions of money and weaken their ability to bargain for good wages and benefits. Supporters insist it would boost the economy and job creation… (more)
EDITOR: When there no longer are unions, who will work on behalf of the 98%? Sure, firms like Marriott provide superior pay and benefits. But that is in order to keep their workers from organizing.
Dealing with unions can be frustrating at times and they do not always do what is in the best interest of the workers. In the big picture, this is collateral damage.
