Michigan 'Right-to-Work' Laws Spark Debate on Labor Unions

Name: Michigan 'Right-to-Work' Laws Spark Debate on Labor Unions
Uploaded: 2012-12-10T22:00:00Z
Duration: P706S
Description: In a lame-duck session, Michigan Republicans approved a pair of bills that would make the Great Lakes State into a "right to work" state. Organized labor was furious, accusing politicians of pushing through legislation with no opportunity for public comment. Gwen Ifill talks to two Michigan lawmakers with differing views.

Clip: 12/10/2012 | 11m 46s

In a lame-duck session, Michigan Republicans approved a pair of bills that would make the Great Lakes State into a "right to work" state. Organized labor was furious, accusing politicians of pushing through legislation with no opportunity for public comment. Gwen Ifill talks to two Michigan lawmakers with differing views.

Aired: 12/10/12

Rating: NR

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