Description: AFSCME members (state workers) march in front of State House chanting “no pay, no work” to protest legislature's failure to pass the budget. Crowd amasses on State House steps. Union leaders address rally. Voice of Joseph Bonavita. People ascend steps, some shot at foot level, to confront legislators inside. Police stand to the side. Reporter standup refers to Rep. Ray Flynn's anti- abortion stance impeding budget process.
Description: Constitutional Convention begins debate on abortion amendment; adjourns without vote. Bulger bangs gavel. Sen. Lois Pines, Rep. David Cohen. Senators parade to House chamber for joint session.
Description: Via parliamentary tactics in the Constitutional Convention, opponents delay voting on abortion amendment. Charles Flaherty and William Bulger on Speaker's podium.
Description: Coalition files seven versions of a constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights. People enter, exit McCormack state office building.
Description: Abortion rights activist says leading Democrats had to switch their stance to pro-choice to be viable candidates. Anti-abortion group targets many state races to elect candidates of their ilk.
Description: Review of anti-abortion and pro-choice bills filed in state, and respective stances of Mass. politicians. Supreme Court justices seated. Bellotti plays racquetball.