Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Ginormous MI rally getting underway

Michigan Teamstesr are heading out to Lansing today for what is expected to be the biggest rally of the year. They're protesting Gov. Rick Snyder's budget proposal.


The AP reports:
Unions are upset about proposals they say would undermine collective bargaining rights. Other groups are upset about proposed cuts to education funding and other programs.
Reports coming in say the rally could be the biggest yet for the state’s current budget cycle. Upwards of 20,000 are expected to gather at the state capital.

@toddcook tweeted:
Still 90 minutes until the rally officially starts, but the crowd is already sizable at the Capitol #weareone #union"

And this from @pnappier:
Just landed in lansing. 10000 strong to give governor geek an atomic wedgie. #weareone #miunion