Thursday, March 28 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-03-29 03:58:38 GMT
A tearful woman protested loud Thursday as Michigan's right-to-work law took effect Thursday."You can't just take stuff from people and expect people to roll over," she said. "Lansing comes in from outside
A tearful woman protested loud Thursday as Michigan's right-to-work law took effect Thursday."You can't just take stuff from people and expect people to roll over," she said.
Thursday, March 28 2013 11:53 PM EDT2013-03-29 03:53:14 GMT
Right-to-work has divided Michiganders more than any other issue in recent memory. It's either the best of times or the worst of times, depending on which side people fall.
Right-to-work has divided Michiganders more than any other issue in recent memory. It's either the best of times or the worst of times, depending on which side people fall.
Thursday, March 28 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-03-29 02:47:00 GMT
It was a historic week for the City of Detroit and the State of Michigan. Two unprecedented laws took effect Thursday, and protestors were riled up and digging in, planning for a long fight.
It was a historic week for the City of Detroit and the State of Michigan. Two unprecedented laws took effect Thursday, and protestors were riled up and digging in, planning for a long fight.
Monday, December 17 2012 9:07 AM EST2012-12-17 14:07:05 GMT
You have to wonder sometimes if Gov. Rick Snyder ever wishes he was back grinding out computers at Gateway where 12,000 customers never showed up on the company lawn to complain about the product or where
You have to wonder sometimes if Gov. Rick Snyder ever wishes he was back grinding out computers at Gateway where 12,000 customers never showed up on the company lawn to complain about the product or where
Friday, December 14 2012 10:12 AM EST2012-12-14 15:12:59 GMT
In this business nobody ever pleases everyone. Just ask the Michigan State Police. It showed up in force to keep the peace as 12,000 demonstrators showed up to protest Right to Work legislation.
In this business nobody ever pleases everyone. Just ask the Michigan State Police. It showed up in force to keep the peace as 12,000 demonstrators showed up to protest Right to Work legislation. The
Thursday, December 13 2012 11:43 PM EST2012-12-14 04:43:54 GMT
It has been a busy week for the lame duck session of the state legislature. First right-to-work, then a host of other controversial bills, including a new emergency manager legislation. Our "Let It Rip" panel discusses.
It has been a busy week for the lame duck session of the state legislature. First right-to-work, then a host of other controversial bills, including restrictions on abortions, a push to allow guns in churches and schools and a new version of the old emergency manager law. Our "Let It Rip" panel discusses.
Thursday, December 13 2012 8:25 AM EST2012-12-13 13:25:27 GMT
The right-to-work legislative discussion is just about over, but the Democrats intend to keep this alive for the next two years with hopes of making Gov. Rick Snyder a one-term chief executive.
The right-to-work legislative discussion is just about over, but the Democrats intend to keep this alive for the next two years with hopes of making Gov. Rick Snyder a one-term chief executive.
Thursday, December 13 2012 7:30 AM EST2012-12-13 12:30:39 GMT
A man yelling expletives at reporter Steven Crowder in a viral video is speaking out to FOX 2. His name is Wheeler Marsee. He's a member of the United Steelworkers and City Council member in Melvindale.
A man yelling expletives at reporter Steven Crowder in a viral video is speaking out to FOX 2. His name is Wheeler Marsee. He's a member of the United Steelworkers and City Council member in Melvindale.
Wednesday, December 12 2012 4:52 PM EST2012-12-12 21:52:31 GMT
Workers from across the country ascended to Lansing, Michigan to protest Michigan's Right to Work bill. In the end, after all the chanting, sign holding, marching and singing two bills were passed in
Workers from across the country ascended to Lansing, Michigan to protest Michigan's Right to Work bill. In the end, after all the chanting, sign holding, marching and singing two bills were passed in
By Alexis Wiley Fox 2 News
WARREN, Mich. (WJBK) -- A Warren high school will be dark Tuesday because the district is canceling classes. It's the same story in Taylor. This issue? Not enough teachers are coming into work. Many of them are most likely headed to Lansing to protest.
"My daughter actually called me right when she got out of school at three o'clock today and they were thrilled," said Carol Stevens.
"I understand their position, but this is a bad move. It's a bad move politically," said "Dale", a Warren father.
Warren Consolidated Schools is treating Tuesday like a snow day, but snow isn't what is canceling classes. It's the lack of teachers.
"The school denied having any knowledge that the teachers were going to protest. They say well there's been massive sick out. We don't know what the teachers are doing," Dale said.
Thousands are expected to descend on the state Capitol Tuesday to protest the explosive right-to-work bill. Teachers' unions are urging their members to join them in Lansing and it appears teachers in Warren and Taylor are heading the call.
However, Stevens said canceling a day of school could have a negative impact on her son.
"My son had a diving meet tomorrow and they're not having it now. I don't know how they're going to reschedule it," she said.
"Show the parents and the legislators and the politicians that you are serious about the children's education, that you're committed to the children, that you're not in it just for a paycheck," said Dale.
However, many teachers say that is exactly what they're trying to do.
"I'm for the teachers, so if the teachers need to do this, I'm a teacher myself, so they need to do it," Stevens said.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:03 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:03:28 GMT
"I don't blame the clerk," Mike Duggan said as he ended his mayoral bid. Two courts ruled he cannot be on the ballot because he had not lived in Detroit for a year when he filed.
"I don't blame the clerk," Mike Duggan said as he ended his mayoral bid. Two courts ruled he cannot be on the ballot because he had not lived in Detroit for a year when he filed.
Monday, June 17 2013 11:31 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:31:06 GMT
Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr is working on improving city services, including the streetlights. More than 40 percent of them do not work, but the Detroit Public Lighting Authority is now beginning its work.
As Kevyn Orr tries to solve Detroit's financial crisis, he is also working on improving city services, including the streetlights. More than 40 percent of them do not work, but the Detroit Public Lighting Authority is now beginning its work.
Friday, June 14 2013 10:25 PM EDT2013-06-15 02:25:13 GMT
A team led by a state-appointed emergency manager said Friday that Detroit is defaulting on about $2.5 billion in unsecured debt and is asking creditors to take about 10 cents on the dollar of what the city owes them.
A team led by a state-appointed emergency manager said Friday that Detroit is defaulting on about $2.5 billion in unsecured debt and is asking creditors to take about 10 cents on the dollar of what the city owes them.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:26 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:26:37 GMT
Mitchell Young's trial got underway on Wednesday. He is accused in the murder of Robert Cipriano and the beatings of Robert's wife, Rose, and son, Sal.
Mitchell Young's trial got underway on Wednesday. He is accused in the murder of Robert Cipriano and the beatings of Robert's wife, Rose, and son, Sal.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:52 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:52:15 GMT
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:39 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:39:53 GMT
The state's school superintendent and treasurer could dissolve a deficit-ridden district and send the students to nearby schools under legislation narrowly approved Wednesday by a divided Michigan Senate.
The state's school superintendent and treasurer could dissolve a deficit-ridden district and send the students to nearby schools under legislation narrowly approved Wednesday by a divided Michigan Senate.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:33 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:33:24 GMT
Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday cut short his trade trip to Israel to return home and lobby reluctant fellow Republicans to expand Medicaid to more Michigan adults...
Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday cut short his trade trip to Israel to return home and lobby reluctant fellow Republicans to expand Medicaid to more Michigan adults, as the clock ticked before lawmakers break for the summer.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:21:00 GMT
Dequindre-Emery Playlot had become grossly overgrown. George Bearid said enough is enough and began mowing on Sunday. Now several neighbors have joined the effort to clean up the park.
Dequindre-Emery Playlot had become grossly overgrown. George Bearid said enough is enough and began mowing on Sunday. Now several neighbors have joined the effort to clean up the park.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:03 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:03:28 GMT
"I don't blame the clerk," Mike Duggan said as he ended his mayoral bid. Two courts ruled he cannot be on the ballot because he had not lived in Detroit for a year when he filed.
"I don't blame the clerk," Mike Duggan said as he ended his mayoral bid. Two courts ruled he cannot be on the ballot because he had not lived in Detroit for a year when he filed.
