Rick Snyder

Detroit Bankruptcy Trial: Emergency Manager, Gov. Rick Snyder Testify

On Monday Detroit's emergency manager testified that he had thought he had as late as June to avoid a bankruptcy filing although he knew time was running out for the city and its creditors to agree to concessions.

Michigan "Right to Work" Law Pros and Cons: Legislation Signed Into Law by Republican Governor Rick Snyder; Which Side is Right About the Economic Consequences?

Michigan governor Rick Snyder signed “right-to-work” legislation into law today amid ongoing protests and Democratic vows to overturn the new laws.

Michigan Right to Work Legislation Defunds Union Collective Bargaining; 10,000 Workers Protest Outside Capital

Michigan Governor Rick Synder (R) has signed a "Right to Work" bill into law which nixes the edict that state employees must pay union fees, a move which effectively slashes workers' collective bargaining leverage and defunds unions with the promise that businesses will attract workers with higher wages.

Michigan "Right to Work" Legislation Poised to Pass: Obama Calls it "Right to Make Less Money"

The Michigan legislature is poised to pass controversial “right-to-work” legislation that would prohibit mandatory union membership for employees in the state.