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Thousands of Unions Workers Protest Michigan Right-to-Work Law

Brian Padden

Published December 11, 2012

In the Midwestern city of Lansing, Michigan, Tuesday, labor supporters rallied to protest the passage of a Republican-sponsored "right-to-work" law -- which would limit the influence of organized labor, a key constituency of the Democratic party. VOA's Brian Padden reports the legislation could change the balance of power between workers and management for the entire country.

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