MEA President Steve Cook said in a media statement Wednesday that Gov. Rick Snyder and the Legislature's "shameful" actions in passing so-called right-to-work legislation "will not be forgotten."
"Tuesday was a dark day for our state," Cook said. "Middle-class families will be hurt by the underhanded action taken by the Legislature and Gov. Rick Snyder. The shameful way that Snyder and the Republican Legislature rushed through so-called "right-to-work" legislation -- without as much as a public hearing -- will not be forgotten. The Legislature and the governor chose politics over policy, and corporate special interests over regular citizens.
"The bad news for Snyder and his far-right allies is that the labor movement in Michigan is more united than ever. In the coming days and weeks, we will be discussing options and decide on a plan to win back the rights that Snyder and the Legislature stripped away from working people.
The Michigan House may soon take up legislation creating "conversion schools," whereby parents and teachers could elect to transfer authority of their local schools to outside entities, which could then use uncertified teachers. The scheme is also known as "parent trigger."
Did you miss yesterday's Day of Action at the Capitol? Check out this link to get an unfettered social media recap from teachers, support staff and other union supporters who were on the ground in Lansing.
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