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Why Couldn't Unions Stop RIght To Work Legislation in Michigan?
The Real News Network
12 Dec 2012
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In a stealth maneuver last week, the Michigan legislature passed right to work legislation, intended to strip the nation's few remaining unions of their ability to hire staff and be politically active. The Real News Network interviews Jane McAlevey, a successful union organizer to explain how this happened & what it means.

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