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Source: Labor Notes
Jane Slaughter
Union protesters in front of the Michigan Capitol today knocked down an enormous tent erected by Americans for Prosperity, the Koch-brothers-funded group that helped bring right to work to the state. State troopers arriving on horseback were helpless, bringing to mind images of Humpty Dumpty and all the kings men.
Several dozen protesters were sitting down in the Capitol Rotunda, risking arrest, and more were outside the governors office. Three school districts were forced to close schools because so many teachers called off for the day.
Four giant inflatable rats in the 10,000-person crowd were named for prominent Republican politicians and their richest backer.
But despite the anger and the chants, the legislature made it official. Governor Rick The Nerd Snyder was expected to sign right-to-work bills tomorrow.
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Demonstrators massed outside the Michigan Capitol to protest a rushed-through "right to work" law. Right-wing legislators had long planned for this day. Photo: Joe Richard.