LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Pro-union speakers are firing up thousands of people who are blanketing the grounds outside the Michigan Capitol and Lansing City Hall to protest right-to-work legislation.
Thousands of people marched west on Michigan Avenue, led by a police escort. They joined several hundred more Tuesday on the Capitol lawn. They’re blowing whistles and chanting, “right-to-work has got to go!” Marchers were also coming from another direction.
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Republicans who control the Legislature are poised to vote on legislation that would make financial support for unions optional. Republican Gov. Rick Snyder says he’ll sign it.
Fifty-year-old carpenter Edward DeRocher of Walled Lake held a sign that said, “One Tough Turd,” a commentary on Snyder’s 2010 election slogan, “One Tough Nerd.” Inflatable rats are on display, poking fun at Snyder and GOP leaders.
