Protest over controversial “right-to-work” legislation in Michigan

Police officers confront protesters outside the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich.  (Andre J. Jackson / Associated Press)

Protesters sit in the rotunda of the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich. The crowd was demonstrating against so-called right-to-work legislation.  (Paul Sancya / Associated Press)

Armando Ramos protests during a rally at the Michigan Capitol in Lansing.  (Paul Sancya / Associated Press)

From left, union members Brian Brissette, of Auburn, Mich.; Tom Gazley, of Romeo, Mich.; and Eric Kozlow, of Warren, Mich., watch via TV monitor as the Michigan House of Representatives votes on “right-to-work” legislation.  (Paul Sancya / Associated Press)

A masked protester looks at Michigan State Police in riot gear as union members and their supporters rally at the Michigan State Capitol.  (Bill Pugliano / Getty Images)

Union members and supporters from around the country rally at the Michigan Capitol to protest a vote on Right-to-Work legislation in Lansing.  (Bill Pugliano / Getty Images)