Michigan Proposal 2: Unions lose big-money, high-profile effort to restore clout in Michigan

Dave Murray:

Proposal 2, which unions and Democrats hoped would restore some of the clout lost in the 2010 elections and potentially head off right-to-work legislation in Michigan, apparently was soundly rejected by voters.

With more than $45 million spent by both sides, the campaign was the most expensive for a ballot issue in the state's history, drew national attention and, was considered a potential template for unions in other states.

The measure failed 58 percent to 42 percent, with 2,571,501 voting against the proposal and 1,855,063 voting in favor, with 95 percent of the precincts counted..

The coalition backing Proposal 2 said its goal was to protect workers from corporate special interests, restoring the ability for employees to have a voice in a state with a rich tradition of organized labor.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at November 11, 2012 2:52 AM
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