{Political_Views} Should MoveOn support this petition?

Dear Friend,

AFL-CIO recently created a petition on SignOn.org entitled ""Right to Work" is Wrong for Michigan"—and we'd like to know what you think of it.

The petition is addressed to The Michigan State House, The Michigan State Senate, and Governor Rick Snyder, and reads:

As a taxpayer and middle class worker, I strongly oppose any effort to make Michigan a so-called "Right to Work" state.

The legislation supported by Rep. Mike Shirkey and Sen. Pat Colbeck will give even more profits to greedy CEOs at the expense of our jobs, our retirement security and our kids' future.

Numerous economic studies have shown that these unfair laws won't create jobs and will weaken the middle class. Even Gov. Snyder has said he doesn't want Michigan to become a Right to Work state.

To protect Michigan workers, please vote NO on the so-called "Right to Work" bill.

Here's what wrote about it:

Wednesday afternoon, with over 22,000 protesters outside the Indiana Statehouse, Gov. Mitch Daniels signed a so-called "Right to Work" bill into law.

Here in Michigan, a group of extreme Lansing politicians are trying to pass a similar bill.

Let's call this what it is – a blatant power grab by corporate special interests that will give more profits to greedy CEOs at the expense of our jobs, our retirement security, and our kids' future.

It's not often that we agree with Gov. Snyder, but during recent testimony on Capitol Hill, Snyder said Right to Work is "a very divisive issue," and that "I don't believe it's appropriate in Michigan during 2012."

With Michigan's unemployment rate at 9.3-percent, we can't afford to waste time on controversial policies like Right to Work, which have failed to create jobs in other states.

Can you click to let us know what you think?

I want to sign this petition.

I don't think MoveOn should support this petition.

We'll decide whether to send this petition out to additional MoveOn members in your area based on your feedback.

In case you haven't heard about it, SignOn.org is a new website where anyone can start an online petition and share it with friends and neighbors to build support for their cause.

Thanks for all you do. 

–Michael, Tate, Stephen, Elena, and the rest of the team

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