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 Amy Lange Fox 2 News
LANSING, Mich. (WJBK) -- There were protesters from the top of the rotunda to the sit-in being staged down below. Hundreds of people packed the Capitol holding signs, wearing red and chanting hoping right-to-work would not pass. It did.
The Reverend Jesse Jackson joined Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer and Lansing Mayor Virg Bernaro at the sit-in.
76 years ago the Flint Sit-Down Strike emboldened the UAW. Now that same union and every other are fighting to survive. Workers say they'll fight back with their voices and their votes.
"We're totally against this. We never thought that it would come to this. He always said it wasn't on his agenda to the last minute," said Melvin Lofton from Dearborn Truck UAW Local 600.
"The governor has to recognize the working families in this state," said Nick Kattalis from Dearborn Truck UAW Local 600.
"We're going to continue to fight. We're all about fighting," Lofton said.
Whitmer is calling the Republicans cowards for pushing the bills through in a lame duck session knowing they wouldn't have the votes if they waited for the newly elected legislators to take office.
"The governor did an about face after telling people for two years he wouldn't do this. He changed his position. He cut the public out of any hearings, out of having any voice, locked them out of the capitol, and even tried to take our legislative voices away. I think it is a traversty that these guys who drape themselves in the flag have trampled over all of our constitutional rights," Whitmer said.
Several thousand also rallied outside the captiol. Watch the first video report above for more on that aspect of the story from Fox 2's Maurielle Lue.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:21:55 GMT
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
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 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.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:17 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:17:22 GMT
We are learning more about the past of the man currently in police custody in connection with the murder of 35-year-old Sabrina Gianino.
We are learning more about the past of the man currently in police custody in connection with the murder of 35-year-old Sabrina Gianino. 42-year-old Myron Williams is on probation in Michigan for a drug paraphernalia charge. He also has quite a past in Louisiana.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:30 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:30:05 GMT
There are new developments in the murder of a young woman in Grosse Pointe Park. Police have a person in custody in connection with the death of Sabrina Gianino, who was found strangled last week.
There are new developments in the murder of a young woman in Grosse Pointe Park. Police have a person in custody in connection with the death of Sabrina Gianino, who was found strangled last week.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:58:44 GMT
Police say a woman was held captive at a hotel for several days and forced to have sex around the clock with multiple men, whoever would pay the price. 26-year-old Deante Brown now faces sex trafficking charges.
Police say a woman was held captive at a hotel for several days and forced to have sex around the clock with multiple men, whoever would pay the price. 26-year-old Deante Brown now faces sex trafficking charges.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:18 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:18:53 GMT
Dairy Boy keeps getting hit with tire tracks in the yard, so they brought in boulders to act as a visual warning and physical reminder not to cut the corner. Now they've been told those rocks must go.
Dairy Boy keeps getting hit with tire tracks in the yard, so they brought in boulders to act as a visual warning and physical reminder not to cut the corner. Now they've been told those rocks must go.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:34 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:34:36 GMT
The pediatrician called him a big baby, his parents believed their boy was genetically destined to be obese, but he proved them all wrong. One day, he made a critical decision and became a weight loss winner.
The pediatrician called him a big baby, his parents believed their boy was genetically destined to be obese, but he proved them all wrong. One day, he made a critical decision and became a weight loss winner.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:54 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:54:08 GMT
More than 150 dogs have been removed from locations owned by a breeding facility in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula, where officials said the animals were living in outdoor enclosures with little protection.
More than 150 dogs have been removed from locations owned by a breeding facility in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula, where officials said the animals were living in outdoor enclosures with little protection.
Friday, May 24 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:06:29 GMT
Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger, an institution for generations of University of Michigan students in Ann Arbor, is about to undergo a historic change of address.
Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger, an institution for generations of University of Michigan students in Ann Arbor, is about to undergo a historic change of address.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:54:49 GMT
Gleaming stainless steel circa 1975 provides the once futuristic setting for Southfield's best-kept secret -- Anthony's Coney Cafe inside the IBM building at Nine Mile and Southfield Road.
Gleaming stainless steel circa 1975 provides the once futuristic setting for Southfield's best-kept secret -- Anthony's Coney Cafe inside the IBM building at Nine Mile and Southfield Road.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:31 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:31:37 GMT
A home explosion in Royal Oak back in February killed a man and damaged dozens of houses. Now some homeowners are complaining that insurance companies are making repairs difficult.
A home explosion in Royal Oak back in February killed a man and damaged dozens of houses. Now some homeowners are complaining that insurance companies are making repairs difficult.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:52 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:52:39 GMT
Alan Lee asks Wallace if the subject of Viagara will 'come up' in Wallace's scheduled interview with former Senator Bob Dole. Wallace responds, "Comes up, really that's what you're going to say?"
Alan Lee asks Wallace if the subject of Viagara will 'come up' in Wallace's scheduled interview with former Senator Bob Dole. Wallace responds, "Comes up, really that's what you're going to say?"
Friday, May 24 2013 1:29 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:29:01 GMT
School officials say an earlier lockdown at three schools in Allen Park Friday has been lifted.
School officials say an earlier lockdown at three schools in Allen Park Friday has been lifted. Officials say police gave the all-clear at Allen Park Middle School, Lindemann Elementary and Riley Education Center around 12:40 p.m. Friday.
Protesters in the state Capitol Rotunda (Credit: Fox 2 News)
