Will Gov. Snyder and the Legislature make Michigan a right-to-work state, as my blogging colleague Charles Owens recommends? Even though unions, in the words of another blogging colleague, Shikha Dalmia “lost big time,” I just don’t see that happening.
For one thing, it’s easier in politics to play defense than offense. Shutting down Prop 2 was a fine act of defense. But bringing about right-to-work? That’s like sending Luke Skywalker out on a mission to blow up the Death Star, equipped with a crop-duster. And even if the effort is successful, it will doubtless be followed by another union-bought ballot initiative. Will weary defenders of worker freedom be ready for not just one, but two more fights? Will a cautious Snyder lend his support?
I have my doubts. But please, prove me wrong.
From The Detroit News: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/watercooler/index.php?blogid=5805#ixzz2HgizcZAg