Thursday, October 4 2012 11:28 PM EDT2012-10-05 03:28:37 GMT
Our series of "Let It Rip" discussions on the proposals appearing on the November ballot continued. This week our panel tackled Proposal 2, which deals with collective bargaining rights.
Our series of "Let It Rip" discussions on the proposals appearing on the November ballot continued. This week our panel tackled Proposal 2, which deals with collective bargaining rights.
Friday, October 12 2012 9:27 AM EDT2012-10-12 13:27:39 GMT
Politics takes center stage on Fox 2's Let it Rip Tonight. Murray Feldman moderates a panel of guests who will weigh in heavily on their side of the issue:Up for debate: Proposal 3 (Standard for Renewable
Murray Feldman moderates a panel of guests who weigh in heavily on their side of the issue: Up for debate: Proposal 3 and who won the debate.
Thursday, November 1 2012 5:32 PM EDT2012-11-01 21:32:33 GMT
Fox 2's Huel Perkins moderates a debate on Proposal 6, which if passes means no bridge to Canada or anywhere else will be constructed without the approval of the majority of Michigan voters.
Fox 2's Huel Perkins moderates a debate on Proposal 6, which if passes means no bridge to Canada or anywhere else will be constructed without the approval of the majority of Michigan voters. Is this a way to effectively govern?
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. -- Our series of "Let It Rip" discussions on the proposals appearing on the November ballot continued. This week our panel tackled Proposal 2, which deals with collective bargaining rights.
The following is the language that will appear on the ballot (from the Michigan Secretary of State's Office):
A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
This proposal would:
Grant public and private employees the constitutional right to organize and bargain collectively through labor unions.
Invalidate existing or future state or local laws that limit the ability to join unions and bargain collectively, and to negotiate and enforce collective bargaining agreements, including employees' financial support of their labor unions. Laws may be enacted to prohibit public employees from striking.
Override state laws that regulate hours and conditions of employment to the extent that those laws conflict with collective bargaining agreements.
Define "employer" as a person or entity employing one or more employees.
Should this proposal be approved?
Joining Huel Perkins and Charlie Langton on our panel to discuss this topic were Rocky Raczkowski, a Republican against the proposal, Greg Bowens, a Democrat in favor of it, and Sam Morgan, a trial lawyer whose practice focuses on employment rights and business disputes. He gave us what he called an unbiased look at Proposal 2.
What do you think? Post your comments below. You can also check out a replay of the show in the video player above.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:36 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:36:39 GMT
Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks.
Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:56:23 GMT
Children were literally screaming for peace. Elementary school students at Cesar Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit spoke out for themselves -- stop bullying and stop the violence.
Children were literally screaming for peace. Elementary school students at Cesar Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit spoke out for themselves -- stop bullying and stop the violence.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:46:26 GMT
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:44:19 GMT
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:20:38 GMT
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:39:42 GMT
The Republicans in Lansing are pushing a new bill that would base teacher salaries on student performance. But will merit pay really help kids get a better education? Some say the answer is no.
The Republicans in Lansing are pushing a new bill that would base teacher salaries on student performance. But will merit pay really help kids get a better education? Some say the answer is no.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:07:10 GMT
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week.
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week and being treated and screened for diseases.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:57:50 GMT
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
