Vote terminating Ypsilanti, Michigan relationship with Regional Chamber, fails by 4 to 3 vote

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Wednesday December 19, 2012 · 6:00 AM PST

2012/12/19 · 06:00

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At Ypsilanti City Council meeting Tuesday, December 18th, Governor Snyder and Michigan's Republican State Legislative officials supported, Right to Work law was discussed.

Resolution 2012-281, sponsored by Councilman Pete Murdock (D), sought to withdraw the City's membership from Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce, due to the State's Chamber's support of Right to Work legislation.

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Friday December 14, 2012 · 5:30 AM PST

2012/12/14 · 05:30

This article is written on behalf of Ms.Tammy Sperle, former unionized State Employee. Ms. Sperle, who was a Mother to two young children, loss her life in late morning of February 5, 1996 while at work.
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As a Second Generation UAW benefactor, Right to Work for Less Harms Michigan's Future

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Saturday December 08, 2012 · 11:19 AM PST

2012/12/08 · 11:19

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I'm a second generation benefactor of the United Auto Workers Union. The term might seem a bit foreign to some who read this post, but allow for a brief explanation. Below is part of a previous blog post I wrote here on Daily Kos May 27, 2009, during the American Automobile Manufacturers Bailout debate.

In addition our podcast Independent Underground Radio LIVE has broadcast two shows about the Right to Work to debate in Michigan since Thursday, December 6th. Feel free to listen to those shows 24/7/365 on the web SPECIAL SHOW- Michigan GOP passes Right To Work & What's the Deal w/ Michigan's Right to Work

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Friday December 07, 2012 · 12:02 PM PST

2012/12/07 · 12:02

On Thursday, December 6th , Michigan's Governor Rick Snyder proved his words should be valued as much as a penny, or not at all. Snyder performed what can best be described as a chameleon reveal to state residents and union members, with boasting his intent to sign "Right To Work" legislation to somehow give people freedom to work.

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Thursday December 06, 2012 · 2:01 PM PST

2012/12/06 · 14:01

UPDATE at 4:52 ET - Thursday, December 6, 2012:

Just got off the phone with State Representative David E. Rutledge (D-Ypsilanti). Here's the update from the Representative:

The House is set to pass H.B. 4054, the "Right to Work" bill. The Governor (Snyder) CLOSED the entire Chamber (rotunda and all) to the Public during votes on this bill and other similar measures today. A Ingham County Circuit Court ruled (less than 30 minutes ago) that the Governor was in violation of the Open Meeting Act and ordered the Chamber to be re-opened to the Residents from the state of Michigan.

Michigan's Republicans have attached an Appropriation of $1,000,000 dollars to House Bill 4054. In other words the bill, as passed will be REFERENDUM PROOF. The people can never repeal this law, unless it is overturned in the House/Senate and by a Future Governor or in the State Court System.

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Friday November 30, 2012 · 1:13 AM PST

2012/11/30 · 01:13

UPDATE: Due to a set of contemptuous replies by one individual and the user who "recommended" these replies, I added the following response at our blog.

"Cause to Save Free Public Education in Michigan, takes prudence over contemptuous attacks"

I truly appreciate ALL OTHER comments, replies whether we agree or disagree on the context of this diary, and those who choose to recommend this diary. Thank you!

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The title of this blog should be rightly named "When the threat comes to your community". Really, truly on this we're not kidding. At first, it was just Detroit Public Schools. The Michigan Public School District with all of those "under performing", "under-achieving", "lack of parenting" African-American children that needed immediate assistance from the "saviors with white lab coats" in Lansing, Michigan to "fix" education.

Remember.... No really, remember well. Back in former Michigan Governor John Engler's (R) administration the experimental "takeover" of a public school system supported by local tax payers begun. Let's refresh our memories, shall we and take a trip back to 1999.

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Friday September 07, 2012 · 2:34 PM PDT

2012/09/07 · 14:34

Solutions v.s. Complaining. Actions v.s. Inaction. Both are easy words to understand, yet there are differences between to two. Solutions/Actions include seeking alternative opinions for the issue, cause or problems one might strongly feel should and must be changed. Complaining/Inaction compose of discussing problems endlessly without one clear plan to address ones grievances.

This is where I have to fault myself. Maybe I spend too much time on the internet or worst Facebook. When reading many status posts and keyboarded discussions of the mind, my thoughts are focused upon intuitions of how our current political system is a failure, without taking concrete actions to change it.

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Friday July 06, 2012 · 10:37 AM PDT

2012/07/06 · 10:37

Originally published on ROJS News

Update: July 6, 2012 @ 11:36 PM EDT:

From Huffington Post, a statement by Leo Hindery: Many More People Are Effectively Unemployment Than the Labor Department Accounts For

Leo Hindery, chairman of the Economic Growth/Smart Globalization Initiative at the New America Foundation, wrote in a statement that when accounting for effectively unemployed people that are not accounted for in the Labor Department's calculation of unemployment.

-- that is, workers that are underemployed, marginally attached to the workforce, or discouraged -- the number of "real unemployed workers, in all categories, increased by 463,000 workers.

"The total number of Real Unemployed Workers now stands at 28.1 million, which is well more than twice BLS's official total unemployed figure of 12.7 million. Total Real Unemployment has increased by 11.5 million workers since the start of the Recession in December 2007 and by 3.6 million since the Inauguration.

The Real Unemployment Rate was 17.3%, which is more than twice BLS’s official rate of 8.2%. (May’s Real Unemployment Rate was 17.1%.)"

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Tuesday July 03, 2012 · 8:52 AM PDT

2012/07/03 · 08:52

This is a guest post from my blog ROJS News by my dear friend and STRONG ADVOCATE for the 99ers/Long-Term Unemployed Rhonda Taylor.

For four years, Rhonda, my friend has been unemployed, seeking work and a true job creation program that would address placing dignity and RESPECT back into the lives of up to 5 million Americans who are long-term employed. The 99ers/Long-Term Unemployed are not a nameless, faceless group.

Instead, some of these PROUD individuals are the ones you now see in the street, looking for a home after they've lost their home. They're the one hiding in the shadows from governmental authorizes trying to keep their children, while others wonder "why is that kid hungry, without new clothes and appears sad" all the time; without knowing the back story behind the scenes.

I have been supporting the 99ers/Long-Term Unemployed since personal layoff in 2008. With such, I was BLESSED to meet Rhonda during this struggle and SHE KEEP my SPIRITS up, during MANY TIMES I felt like, giving up. Rhonda has walked this road and spoke up nationwide for politicians to ADDRESS true JOB CREATION POLICIES for those praying for one good opportunity for decent pay, benefits and again respect for their abilities to be productive working members of this America Society.

With such, I'M TRULY HONORED to present this Op/Ed to the Daily Kos Community from my DEAR FRIEND and SISTER in the STRUGGLE of the 99ers/Long-Term Unemployed, Rhonda Taylor!

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Thursday June 14, 2012 · 1:25 PM PDT

2012/06/14 · 13:25

What's wrong with saying the word Vagina?

Considering its a part of females anatomy Michigan's Republican controlled House of Representatives, and possibly our State GOP led Senate desires to regulate with House Bills 5711, 5712 & 5713; one would think a woman is entitled by her birth in our World to publicity state she and other females have Vagina's.

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Wednesday June 13, 2012 · 4:21 PM PDT

2012/06/13 · 16:21

Michigan's Republican controlled House of Representatives had assistance passing one of three measures that been labeled as "Super-Anti Abortion Bills" H.B. 5711-5712-5713, three of the most extreme measures nationwide to dramatically limit women reproductive health rights in the state. Only H.B. 5711 of the three measures passed the Michigan House today. House Republicans will not hold votes on two other abortion bills, including a controversial ban on most abortions after 20 weeks with a narrow exception for the mother's life.

"We decided not to take that up right now so we can discuss the legislation further," said Ari Adler, spokesman for House Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall said to the Detroit News.

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Wednesday June 13, 2012 · 7:13 AM PDT

2012/06/13 · 07:13

Michigan Republican controlled House of Representatives decided to delay further chamber debate and vote regarding three Super-Anti Abortion Measures-House Bills 5711-5712-5713 on June 12th. A Michigan House vote on these measures is expected today.

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