While I have been trying to limit my messages about the ongoing political events, what happened Wednesday in Lansing is so dramatic that I feel obliged to share some more info with you. The proposed legislation that has the biggest impact on us is contained in Senate Bill 7 and Senate Joint Resolution C.

 "'Job Killers' that Aren't" Donald Cohen, L.A. Times, May 19. 2011

Chambers of Commerce and other business organizations routinely denounce bills that protect workers, consumers and the environment as job killers. But when the bills become law, there's no economic catastrophe.

 Teachers, workers and families from across Michigan will rally in Lansing on Saturday, May 21, to protest Governor Snyder's drastic cuts to public education. 

Later this month, state legislators are expected to cast a final vote on Gov. Snyder’s plan to cut $564 million from our K-12 schools to pay for a $1.8 billion tax break for corporations. The rally is intended to send politicians the message that it’s time to stop the power struggles, protect our schools, and start working together to create jobs.

The speaking program will take place from 4-6 p.m., May 21, at the State Capitol Building, 100 Capitol Avenue, Lansing.  

The Michigan State AFL-CIO urges citizens concerned about the future of public education in Michigan to join in and make their voices heard "before it's too late!"

Also see http://wearethepeoplemichigan.com/.

Five thousand citizens gathered at the "We Are the People" rally in Lansing on April 13, protesting the governor's plans to cut education funding, including a 15% cut to public higher education.  

Pictured below are LEO Vice President Kirsten Herold and President Bonnie Halloran.