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The Legislative Clock is Ticking
It’s time for free-market reformers to act
… banned the SEIU’s “dues skim” of day care providers.
The … resources to collect union dues and, famously, enacting … more
The Legislative Clock is Ticking
It's time for free-market reformers to act
… banned the SEIU’s “
dues skim
” of day care providers.
The … to collect
union dues
and, famously, enacting … more
How We Use FOIA to Hold Government Accountable
Happy ‘Sunshine Week’ 2017
… Nevertheless, unions skimmed tens of millions of dollars in dues from government subsidies … more
Union Behind Michigan ‘Dues Skim’ Facing More Corruption Allegations
SEIU Healthcare Michigan has a history of problems
… get [elected].” The “dues skim” took $34 million of … union responsible for skimming tens of millions … could collect their “dues.” In the process of … more
Time for Labor Unions to Collect their Own Dues
The on-going SEIU dues skim must end
… Price.
“End the
dues skim
once and for all.”
Harris, … should be done?
The dues skim operates in government … the union directly skimmed a portion of the … more
Union Activists Protest Opposition to Coerced Union Dues
U.S. Supreme Court to consider case next week
… employees to pay union dues or fees as a condition … 2013, the SEIU had a
dues skimming scheme
by which … Center.”
When the state stopped skimming money from home-based … more
State's Corporate Welfare Agency Has a History of Secrecy
… health care provider
dues skim
created later by Gov. … more
U.S. Supreme Court Accepts Case to Give 'Right-to-Work' to All Public Employees
Court could end compulsory union 'agency fee' payments for government workers
… right to not have union dues extracted, but agency … Fees
Supreme Court Ends 'Dues Skim' Nationwide … percent of the full dues payments.
Michigan's … without compulsory dues or fees, many workers … more
SEIU Affiliate’s Revenue Cut in Half After 'Dues Skim' Ended
SEIU Healthcare Michigan dues collection went from $11.3 million to $5.4 million
… reported $5,398,383 in dues and fees in 2014. That's … during which the union's dues skim was in place.
The … Standards.
The roots of the dues skim reach back to the mid-2000s … more
Labor Union Caught in Dues Skim Fails to File Annual Report with Federal Government
SEIU Healthcare Michigan reported losing 80 percent of its members after dues skim ended
… Michigan’s health care “dues skim,” has failed to file … threshold.
The dues skim was created in 2005 … more
Court of Claims Tosses MEA's Right-to-Work Lawsuit
State Capitol was closed when union protesters pushed past guards, impeded medical workers
… been closed for a time due to protesters.
Judge … Protesters Have SEIU 'Dues Skim' Connections
'We'll … members' hard-earned dues money was a futile … more
CapCon Interview with Founding Editor Ken Braun and Mackinac Center President Joseph G. Lehman
On its fifth year anniversary, a history lesson
… SEIU’s unconscionable skimming
of so-called dues dollars from Medicaid … pulled the plug on the skim. Our success laid the … which outlawed similar skims nationwide.
You … more
The Best of the Best: CapCon's Top 10 Stories of 2014
Police seize property; religious discrimination in school contracts; Obamacare piles on disabled family’s burdens
… Drops 80 Percent After Dues Skim Ends
Once they … themselves whether to pay dues money to the SEIU union, … more
Two Wins for Freedom from Union Coercion in 2014
The end of the dues skim and the busting of the 'August Window'
… forced to pay union dues. The ruling meant that … known as the
SEIU dues skim
. It was a scheme that … battle over the dues skim included legislative … more
Appointments: A Rarely Recognized Gubernatorial Power
Which can have major effects
… the SEIU healthcare
dues skim.
Governors also … became known as the dues skim. This year, MERC is … more
Democrat Mark Schauer Receiving the Big Donations in Gubernatorial Race
But despite appearances, political race contributions reflect typical pattern
… right-to-work, the
SEIU dues skim
and government regulations, … more
MICHIGAN CAPITOL CONFIDENTIAL
Summer 2014 Edition
… Drops 80 Percent After Dues Skim Ends
Michigan Families … Who Stopped Paying Dues
Right-to-Work … Thousands Not Paying Dues Or Fees
Hypocrisy … more
Supreme Court Ends ‘Dues Skim’ Nationwide
… required to pay union dues as a condition of employment.
How … but not before SEIU skimmed $34 million away … in the form of union dues, regardless of whether … required to pay union dues, even if they objected … more
Supreme Court Ruling Opens Door For Daycare Workers To Get Money Back
Unions took $4 million from Michigan daycare workers; class action lawsuit now possible
… care providers had dues and fees deducted from … back."
Michigan's "
daycare dues skim
" lasted a shorter … on assistance. The dues and fees were then … caregivers. The daycare dues skim started in 2009 and … more
Michigan Families Set Stage For Helping End Forced Unionization Schemes
Supreme Court ruled daycare, home-based caregivers not public employees and can't be unionized
… take place. That's due primarily to resistance … known as the SEIU "dues skim" involved numerous … governor. The dues skim featured the forced … more
Supreme Court Rules Unionization Schemes Involving Home-Based Care Providers Are Illegal
Mackinac Center represented workers similar to those in Illinois who were forced to pay union dues simply because they got state money
By Manny Lopez and Tom Gantert | June 30, 2014
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Follow Manny Lopez on Twitter | Follow Tom Gantert on Twitter… forced to pay union dues.
The Justices … it means that the 'dues skim' that the SEIU set up … to try to keep the skim alive. It relied on … more
Audit Shows SEIU 'Dues Skim' Likely Bolstered By Extra $3.7 Million; Union-Run Registry Ineffective
… home health care "
dues skim
."
The audit also … official end
of the "dues skim,” the SEIU would have … more
Unionization Ruling Before The Supreme Court Could Be 'Huge'
Political consultant: Ruling could 'dramatically undermine public sector unions'
… home health care
"dues skim"
that took place in … of the whole union dues thing.
"Overall, … Confidential of the SEIU Dues Skim
Legal Foundation … more
Unionization Case Before The Supreme Court Could Have Lasting National Impact
Harris v. Quinn could make all public employees eligible for right-to-work; case is flying under the radar
… choose whether to pay dues or fees to a union … equivalent of Michigan's dues skim, which resulted in the … Confidential covering the dues skim after it was in place, … more
SEIU Membership Drops 80 Percent After Dues Skim Ends
Union loses $4.2 million in dues and fees
… were forced to pay dues or fees to the SEIU … across the state. The "
dues skim
" ended in 2013, but … affected by the dues skim. It also is more than … more
SEIU Fined Almost $200,000 Over Actions Tied To 2012 Ballot Proposal Campaign
Union suffers another loss related to dues skim, which took more than $34 million from home-based caregivers
… home health care dues skim
, has been fined $199,000 for … 2006 and when the
dues skim finally ended
in early … more
Health Care Workers Having Trouble Finding Union That Plays Fair
Union member: 'Thank God that Michigan is now a right-to-work state'
… home health care dues skim
, which orchestrated … currently paying union dues under these circumstances. … service to earn their dues they'll just use bait-and-switch … more
U.S. Supreme Court Discusses Right-to-Work For All Public Employees
Union 'dues skim' case could mean the end of forced unionization of home-based caregivers, others
… related to union "
dues skim
" issues happening … Michigan's home health care dues skim.
In Michigan, Illinois, … more
2013 In Review: Worker Freedom, Medicaid Expansion Took Center Stage
… if they want to pay dues or fees to a union … MEA
.
The SEIU "Dues Skim" Finally Ends
In … fired for not paying dues or fees.
Union … longer was able to
skim money
from the checks … more
MICHIGAN CAPITOL CONFIDENTIAL
Fall 2013 Edition
… Investigation over Prop 4
‘Dues Skim’ took $35 million from … more
Legal Foundation Defends Clients Caught in a Catch-22
… even a portion of the dues returned and the union … students
. But the dues skim of home-based … that a portion of the dues siphoned away be returned. more
Courage, Conviction Help Take Down Forced Unionization Schemes
… least $300 a year in dues or fees, but they won't … purposely uses the term "skim" when she talks about … familiar?
"The '
Skim Tracker
" in Michigan … now hoping to get "skim trackers" scrolling … more
U.S. Supreme Court Agrees To Look At Forced Unionization
Illinois case could free home-based caregivers nationwide
… home-based caregiver "dues skim," which
transferred … importantly, increase dues collection. Cases sprung … Confidential of the SEIU Dues Skim
Legal Foundation … more
Capitol Protesters Fined $500 Each For Trying To Storm Senate Chamber
Most of arrested right-to-work protesters had SEIU 'dues skim' connections
… home health care dues skim
, each were fined $500 … whether they want to pay dues or fees to a union … "home health care dues skim," was on its last legs, … more
SEIU Under Investigation over Prop 4
'Dues Skim' took $35 million from Medicaid recipients
… stories documenting the dues skim from the beginning, … state constitution the skimming of millions of dollars … effort to increase dues paying members, the … more
MICHIGAN CAPITOL CONFIDENTIAL
Summer 2013 Edition
… Resources to Withhold Union Dues
Michigan Republicans … to Try and Continue ‘Dues Skim’
Oregon Study Suggests … more
Government Entities Stymie FOIA Requests To Hide Information
Michigan Legislators pushing for change
… stories.
Exposing the SEIU “
dues skim
,” where the Service … more
Mystery Contribution Kept ‘Dues Skim’ Alive
Union gave dummy employee $12,000, but that money not specified on federal report
… SEIU in early 2012. Due to that payment, the … also:
Union Money Helps 'Dues Skim' Stay Alive
Michigan … keep receiving the dues. By midsummer 2012 … Coverage of the SEIU Dues Skim more
SEIU Tries to Continue Dues Scheme
Leaked document maps out 'dues skim' plan
… hopes to continue its "dues skim" against home-based … maintains that the skim was illegal
because … more
SEIU Lays Out Plan to Try and Continue 'Dues Skim'
Union blames 'right-wing forces' for end of scheme that locked 45K workers into the SEIU
… longer are forced to pay dues to instead voluntarily … special note of a "skim-o-meter" that keep track … only question is the dues structure."
The … in reference to the "skim tracker" that was on … more
MICHIGAN CAPITOL CONFIDENTIAL
Spring 2013 Edition
… Pension: First Check Due Before Sentencing
Government … Right-to-Work
SEIU ‘Skim Tracker’ Stops Ticking
House … more
Confirmed: The SEIU 'Dues Skim' Finally Ends
Home-based caregivers no longer losing money to union
… Michigan's home health care "dues skim" has ended.
For … in turn, stopped the dues from being taken out … Michigan Capitol Confidential
skim tracker
, an online … more
SEIU Election Legitimacy Questioned by Some Union Members
Union president's decision to allow mail-in votes to outgoing home-based caregivers upset some members
… “
home health care dues skim
” that
took more … recover $3 million in dues. That case is pending
Zac … Coverage of the SEIU 'Dues Skim'
SEIU Election … more
SEIU 'Skim Tracker' Stops Ticking
After seven years and more than $34 million taken from home-based caregivers, union contract officially ends
… ones from which union dues will be deducted.
"It … The SEIU "
skim tracker
" has finally … until the end of the dues skim can be fully verified … own homes.
The skim tracker won’t be removed … more
SEIU 'Dues Skim' and U-M Research Assistant Bills Brought On Proposal 2
Issues brought to the forefront by the Mackinac Center cited by UAW President as reasons for ballot proposal
… home health care dues skim
, stopping the
unionization … banning
automatic dues deductions
from teachers' … home health care dues skim.
King’s remarks … more
UAW Prez: SEIU ‘Dues Skim’ More Important Than RTW
… spent
$9 million
on the skim, which has netted them … publicly protested the skim (see a Mackinac Center … Foundation
lawsuit
attempting to end the skim. more
SEIU Election Battle Hinges On Home-Based Caregivers
Union member: 'I was born in the Mideast ... I've never seen an election that was messed up like this'
… caregivers.
But even as the SEIU "dues-skim" nears an end, a faction … Coverage of the SEIU 'Dues Skim'
Voters … more
SEIU 'Dues Skim' Finally Grinding To A Halt
… ones from which union dues will be deducted.
Based … facilitate the dues skim. Gov. Rick Snyder last … imminent.
In 2006, union dues started being taken … Coverage of the SEIU 'Dues Skim'
Voters … more
Right-to-Work Law Means Less Money For Union Political Power Grabs
… was where membership dues often went. For example:
In … Union and continued the skimming of tens of millions … to lower the cost of dues and spend less time … many of their forced dues payers felt about certain … more
State Hired More Employees To Administer SEIU 'Dues Skim' Than Oversee Right-to-Work Law
'Where were they when the unions were running around creating fake employers so they could siphon off money?'
… manage the collection of dues taken from more than … more
Most of the Arrested Anti-Right-to-Work Protesters Have SEIU 'Dues Skim' Connections
Son of SEIU Healthcare Michigan president one of those facing charges
… yearly salary.
The SEIU dues skim is the result of the … more
The Public Employee Union Problem
… allowed to extract dues and fees from workers … to the SEIU. The "
dues skim
" lead to a legislative … third, union takes dues (read: taxpayer money) … more
SEIU 'Dues Skim' Days Are Numbered
Work to get caregivers their money back continues
… upon which the SEIU "
Dues Skim
" is based will end … date upon which the dues payments will stop."
In … 2013.
"Finally, an end to the skim is in sight," said Patrick … more
The Human Side of Right-to-Work Legislation
These are real people who have been hurt by forced unionization
… to try and lock the dues skim into the state constitution: … force a worker to pay dues or agency fees as a … more
Connecticut Now Struggling With Caregiver Unionization Efforts
SEIU loss in Michigan not stopping the union
… home-based caregiver dues skim should be on its last … $33 million
from dues taken out of Michigan … Coverage of the SEIU Dues Skim more
Unions, Government Entities Team Up to Keep Information From Citizens
By Manny Lopez and Jarrett Skorup | Nov. 14, 2012
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Follow Manny Lopez on Twitter | Follow Jarrett Skorup on Twitter… stories.
Exposing the SEIU “
dues skim
,” where the union … more
Voters Avert Disaster by Rejecting Proposal 2
… employees” in order to skim dues off their Medicaid … more
An End Finally in Sight for the SEIU Dues Skim
Voters overwhelmingly reject the forced unionization scheme
… have been seeing union dues taken from the checks … extension.
In fact, the “dues skim” could actually … -
Anatomy of a Scam: Dues continue to flow more
All Five Constitutional Amendments Soundly Defeated
Emergency manager law repealed
… union employees and a
dues skim
that has taken $32 … more
Voters Reject Special Interest Power Plays
Proposals 2-6 soundly defeated
… on workers and their dues," Terry Bowman, a UAW … Mackinac Center, said the skimming of union dues will end at the latest … officials have wasted our dues on a project doomed … more
The Price Tag on the Ballot Proposals
Constitutional changes would cost billions to Michigan taxpayers, citizens
… constitutionalize the SEIU
dues skim
, costing home-based … more
MICHIGAN CAPITOL CONFIDENTIAL
Fall 2012 Edition
… Caregivers
SEIU Dues Skim All About Politics
Proposal … more
Union Electrician and Wife: 'The SEIU Never Did Anything For Us'
Milliron family says they don't think the SEIU should be able to lock its forced unionization into the state constitution
… noticed that union dues were being deducted … more
Prop 4 Not About Home Care
… overridden and the dues skim locked into the state … the days of the SEIU skimming money from caregivers … more
Arc Michigan Exec's Name-Calling Goes Against Group's Own Pledge
Dohn Hoyle, who also is Prop 4 spokesman, called parent caregiver Robert Haynes 'an idiot'
… Michigan as "union dues." The
union has taken … Confidential about the union skimming money from home … more
Hospital SEIU Members Say Home-Based Caregivers Get 'No Benefit' From Proposal 4
'They don’t receive sick time. They don’t get vacation time. They can’t file a grievance'
… 44,000) of those paying dues to the union are home-based … SEIU
SEIU Dues Skim All About Politics … to try to keep the dues flowing by locking … more
Father Taking Care of His Disabled Adult Kids Called An 'Idiot' by Proposal 4 Spokesman
The Arc Michigan Executive Director Dohn Hoyle resorts to name-calling against Robert Haynes because Haynes doesn't support forced unionization scheme
… "unusual" and unprecedented dues skim work.
On May 4, … workers. The group was skimming money from day care … We now pay monthly dues that is deducted from … more
Prop 4 Would Put Union Scam in Constitution
… union that extracted dues from every one of those … checks. This union dues “
skim-scam
” has funneled … this immoral financial skimming.
The handwriting … more
Proposal 2 Could Protect Teachers Who Are Drunk, Dealing Drugs in the Classroom
Bay City contract shows what can happen when local union provisions overrule state laws
… of unions extracting dues to pay officials to … elected officials to
skim more than $32 million … more
'It's hard to believe the union could get away with something like this'
Ex-Teamster says it's 'thievery' that the SEIU is taking money he could use to take care of his mother
… six months' worth of dues, or about $3 million.
In … Signs Bill Making 'Dues Skim' Illegal
SEIU … check I noticed that dues had been taken out … Home Health Care 'Dues Skim' Money Flowing
Attorney … more
Legal Foundation Seeks End to Forced Unionization of Home-Based Caregivers
State agency asked to award $3 million back to workers that the SEIU took as dues
… six months' worth of dues, or about $3 million.
The … known as the SEIU "dues skim" that began under … defeated on Nov. 6, the skimming of union dues could … more
Health Care Unionization Campaign Changes Its Story — Again
Ballot proposal avoids the one issue it is about: Money for the SEIU
… Cover Story For the 'Dues Skim'
Union Money Helps 'Dues Skim' Stay Alive
Attorney … more
SEIU Dues Skim All About Politics
… can forcibly extract dues money from people who … would have ended its dues skim, Scott Kronland told … be denied use of the dues money in the upcoming … more
SEIU Ballot Language Disconnected From Reality
… care workers to
pay dues
to the SEIU, which … allow for the continued skimming of tens of millions … more
Union Money Behind Health Care Ballot Proposal Not Well Hidden
Use of a dummy corporation will keep official disclosure 'secret' until next year
… come from the union dues taken out of the Medicaid … Money
'Dues Skim' Ballot Proposal … -
Anatomy of a Scam: Dues continue to flow
'Forced … more
'Dues Skim' Proponents, State Department Struggle to Explain Health Care Scheme
Group would lock in millions for SEIU in forced unionization
… $6 million a year in dues from workers who have … Money
'Dues Skim' Ballot Proposal Proponents … checks, minus the union dues being taken by the … -
Anatomy of a Scam: Dues continue to flow
'Forced … more
GOP Fumbles: On Verge of Giving MEA Huge Pension Win
… end a notorious SEIU "dues skim" of home health care … more
Study Says Most Home Health Care Workers Taking Care of Family, Friends
SEIU has taken more than $31M from workers; union 'shellgame' hurts disabled
… Program as a
potential dues-producing source
. … Money
'Dues Skim' Ballot Proposal Proponents … ensnare into paying dues are just family members … to be forced to pay dues as if they were interested … more
Ballot Proposal Would Exploit Disabled Medicaid Recipients for Union’s Political Agenda
… these payments as “dues,” the SEIU quietly … “government employees” and by skimming off a portion of … in their home and is skimming off money intended … judge ruled that the skim could continue because … more
Home Health Care Ballot Initiative Would Usurp Power From the Governor
SEIU-backed proposal would lock union perks into the state constitution
… continue receiving dues money
from the Medicaid … Money
'Dues Skim' Ballot Proposal Proponents … Help Program as a
dues-producing source
. … health care workers.” Dues started being deducted … more
Proposal To Keep Forced Unionization Intact – It’s All About The Money
… union's "home health care dues skim," which has netted more … all about — getting dues money from vulnerable … also:
'Dues Skim' Ballot Proposal Proponents … more
'Dues Skim' Ballot Proposal Proponents Cloud Issue With Mistruths
Campaign repeatedly engages in falsehoods to lock in millions for the SEIU
… Program as a potential dues-producing source.
Michigan's … “home health care dues skim." The SEIU has taken … participants into the union. Dues have been taken from … eventually end the “skim,” the SEIU is resorting … more
Union Omits $12K From Disclosure Form That Was Paid to Keep Health Care 'Dues Skim' Alive
If payment made in 2011 and not reported, it’s ‘very serious,’ labor expert says
… the "home health care dues skim," which has taken
more … happening. As a result, dues from the taxpayer-provided … operating and to keep the "skim" from ending last year.
"Not … more
Attorney General Appeals Ruling That Allows SEIU to Keep Taking Dues From Medicaid Checks
… Union's "Home Health Care Dues Skim.”
On June 20, … to keep withdrawing dues money from the Medicaid … “Home Healthcare Dues Skim.” The “skim” started … more
Ballot Proposal to Exploit Disabled Medicaid Recipients
… these payments as "dues," the SEIU has quietly … "government employees" and skimming off a portion of … judge ruled that the skim could continue because … more
‘Protect Our Jobs’ Would Protect the 3 Percent at the Expense of the 97 Percent
… and started taking dues from them. Some $4 … And the SEIU is still skimming $30 million and … more
Union Health Care Ballot Supporters Say They Have Enough Signatures for a Vote
Union claimed First Amendment rights in court; ballot promoters now claim it's to protect workers, patients
… the scheme to collect dues money from so-called … home health care "dues skim" into the state constitution. … November that could lock the dues scheme in the state … their union and keep skimming taxpayer dollars … more
Despite Law, SEIU Gets To Continue Taking Medicaid Check Money
Federal judge orders injunction against law; SEIU 'home health care dues skim' continues
… continue deducting dues from Medicaid checks … so-called "home health care dues skim" would go on through … legislation to end the "dues skim," moved the final contract … more
MICHIGAN CAPITOL CONFIDENTIAL
Spring 2012 Edition
… Never: An End To the 'Dues Skim'
Cutting Librarians … Deducting Teacher Union Dues
School Pension … more
SEIU Extends Home Health Care Contract On Day Governor Signs Bill Making 'Dues Skim' Illegal
Questions surround signing that extends contract through February 2013
… the "home health care dues skim" potentially in place through … than $30 million in dues and other fees deducted … ordered
an end to the "skim" last month but the … more
SEIU Sues State, Governor to Keep Home Health Care 'Dues Skim' Money Flowing
… put disputed union dues of $500,000 — the amount … union wants to keep its skim running,” Wright said. … employee.
The SEIU was taking dues under a complicated … To Stop SEIU 'Dues Skim'
How the … more
Attorney General Orders State To Stop SEIU 'Dues Skim'
… withholding of SEIU dues from private individuals … than $30.3 million has been skimmed from home health … withholding of public union dues from private individuals … than $687,000 has been skimmed since Gov. Snyder … more
Attorney General Orders Home Health Dues Skim to End
Illegal scheme continued despite law explicitly stating providers are not government employees
… have so-called union dues skimmed from their subsidy … not have been paying dues in the first place.”
The SEIU was able to skim the so-called “dues” … more
No Relief In Sight For Home Health Care Workers
Without action from governor's office, SEIU 'Dues Skim' likely to continue until at least fall
… “
home health care dues skim
” will continue at … continuing to take dues from the checks of … a question on the “skim” was forwarded to
Capitol … more
Pennies on the Dollar
… to the SEIU as union dues, thus ending a union … 2006, the SEIU has skimmed more than $30 million … International Union gets its dues not from State of Michigan … more
Union Money Helps 'Dues Skim' Stay Alive
Home health care workers still losing money to SEIU despite law to end the scam; dummy employer executive director working only 3 hours a month
… facilitating the union dues flow took up a good … designed to stop the “skim.”
Unraveling the … date and managing the dues and bi-weekly provider … Unionization 'Dues Skim' Linked To West Coast … more
How CapCon Uses Transparency Laws to Hold Government Accountable
… more:
The SEIU “
dues skim
,” which has taken more … more
'Skim Tracker' Hits $30 Million
… SEIU. As a result, dues from the taxpayer-provided … the “home healthcare dues skim”
Last month, Gov. … legislation to stop the “skim.” It's believed administrative … more
Home Health Care Dues Still Being Skimmed
Could stop next month
… the "home health care dues skim," money is still being … horizon, it is hoped "dues skim” will officially be … more
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