I won't try to steal jocava's thunder by reiterating the information in their Rec Listed diary. Go there for the details and to give that fine diary the Recommend and tip it deserves. I do want to point out however, that Michiganders, union members in particular, are not taking this sitting down. More on that after the jump.
I also want to post this piece from last night's Rachel Maddow Show where Rachel did a fine job outlining what's going on in Michigan right now (link HERE if the embed doesn't work):