Michigan Radio to host right-to-work panel discussion at Corner Brewery Tuesday

By Katrease Stafford Ypsilanti Reporter

Posted on Tue, Jan 15, 2013 : 2:21 p.m.

A panel discussion about the right-to-work legislation will take place at the Corner Brewery.

Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com

Michigan Radio and the Center for Michigan will host a right-to-work discussion at Corner Brewery this evening featuring State Rep. Gretchen Driskell, D-Saline, and other panelists.

Journalist Jack Lessenberry will lead the discussion entitled "Issues and Ale" about how the recently passed legislation will impact the Michigan economy and labor force. Gov. Rick Snyder signed the legislation into law Dec.11.

Panelists will include:

Kristin Dziczek- Director, Labor & Industry Group, Center for Automotive Research

Gretchen Driskell — State Representative for Michigan's 52nd District

John J.H. "Joe" Schwarz — Former Michigan Congressman

Vincent Vernuccio — Director of Labor Policy, The Mackinac Center for Public Policy

The event is free and open to public and takes place from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., at the Corner Brewery, located at 720 Norris St., in Ypsilanti.

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