In a city like Detroit, where unions have long left their indelible mark, this should not come as a shock.
Via the Detroit News:
The City Council on Tuesday appointed and quickly swore in a union leader to fill its vacant at-large seat.
Janee Ayers, 33, recording secretary for the UNITE HERE! Local 24 that represents about 6,000 hospitality workers, became the second union leader to join a council that traditionally has sympathy for organized labor. The council voted 6-2 for her appointment over retired Chrysler executive Debra Walker.
Ayers lobbied for the spot by citing her strong ties with workers and the business community and arguing she’ll aim to build career opportunities and city pride.
“I am the best person for this position, and I believe that because of everything I can draw from,” Ayers told members prior to the vote. “I am what Detroit is now. We are moving in a positive direction.”
Despite the fact that Detroit voters probably don’t care one way or another which union sits on the City Council–never mind that they weren’t asked–many would question the assertion that Detroit is moving in a ‘postive direction.’
Read the rest here.
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