Michigan City Takeover Plan Criticized as Attack on Democracy

www.democracynow.org/2011/4/19 Feature Article

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Jessie Jackson is on Benton Harbor... :)
Michigan City Takeover Plan Criticized as Attack on Democracy | www.democracynow.org

"Residents of Benton Harbor, Michigan, voiced outrage Monday night after the city's elected mayor and city commissioners were stripped of all power by an unelected emergency financial manager appointed by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder. Last week, the emergency manager issued an order saying the city comm..." Full Article | Democracy Now

The Tea Party / Republican Connection: Agenda Exposed – Corruption at the Highest Level | PolitiScoop

The Tea Party / Republican Connection: Agenda Exposed – Corruption at the Highest Level | PolitiScoop

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Robert Bobb plans to use new powers to modify union contracts | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Robert Bobb plans to use new powers to modify union contracts | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

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Robert Bobb warns — "I plan to use my new powers to modify union contracts"

“I fully intend to use the authority that was granted,” Bobb said, referring to a new law that gives emergency managers the authority to modify — or terminate — collective bargaining agreements. It was the first time Bobb had publicly indicated he intends to use the expanded authority.Robert Bobb, the emergency financial manager for Detroit Public Schools, put teachers on notice Thursday that he plans to use his expanded powers under a new state law to modify their contracts.

His statement came as the district announced Thursday it is sending layoff notices to all 5,466 members of the Detroit Federation of Teachers and non-renewal notices to 248 administrators. DPS has issued massive layoff notices before, but not to every teacher."
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