HEADLINES : Indiana

House Democrats return to work, make no promises

The Indianapolis Star | by Mary Beth Schneider | January 9, 2012

The Indiana House went into session for the first time in 2012, as Democrats ended their walk-out which began on Wednesday.

But while Democrats returned today, they made no promise that they won't boycott the floor again to slow up the so-called "right to work" legislation.

That legislation bans companies and labor unions from negotiating a contract that requires non-members to pay fees for the representation unions are required to provide all members of a bargaining unit.

Gov. Mitch Daniels has made passage of the law his top legislative prioirity. Today, he welcomed the Democrats' return to the House.

 

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