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Inside the Capitol dome in Lansing. (credit: istock)

Lawmakers To Make ‘Historic’ Vote On Right-To-Work Legislation

Pro-union speakers are firing up thousands of people who are blanketing the grounds outside the Michigan Capitol and Lansing City Hall on what’s being called a historic day.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/11

10K Protesters Gather For Battle Over Right-To-Work

People are lining up to get into the state Capitol in anticipation of the heated battle over right-to-work legislation in Michigan.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/11

Protesters gathered outside the Capitol on Thursday, Dec. 6. (credit: WWJ/Jeff Gilbert).

Police Preparing For Worst Ahead Of Right-To-Work Protests

Right-to-work demonstrators should expect to find a much greater police presence when they arrive at the Capitol steps in Lansing on Tuesday.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/10

State Democrats Respond To ‘Right-To-Work’ Protest Arrests

The Michigan Democratic Party called Thursday “a sad day in Michigan history” after State Police used pepper spray to subdue right-to work-protesters trying to rush the state Senate.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/06

Pro-Union Protesters Maced, Arrested At State Capitol

A throng of angry union activists massed on the sidewalk outside Rick Snyder’s office and in the Capitol following a news conference during which the governor voiced his support for so-called “right-to-work” legislation.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/06

Dems Warn Snyder, GOP: Don’t Push Right-To-Work

Less than 24 hours after Gov. Rick Snyder put the “right to work” issue back on the table, it’s been a volatile day in Lansing.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/05

Protesters Target Pro-Bridge Town Hall Meeting

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and the Canadian Consul General are defending a proposed bridge between Detroit and Windsor.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/10/22

100 Protest Outside Dearborn Wal-Mart Store

A crowd marched in front of Wal-Mart’s Dearborn location as part of a National Day of Action against the store, calling on management to raise wages for 1.4 million employees.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/10/10