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A Look at Unions in Michigan, Five Years After Right-to-Work
Most of state’s largest unions have seen a collapse in members and political spending
… be members and pay dues to unions. Since then, … ending the “
dues skim
” (automatic unionization), … union membership and dues.
Below is a summary … we only count full, dues-paying, voting members). … more
How Right-to-Work and the End of the 'Dues Skim' Killed the SEIU in Michigan
Membership, revenue and political spending plummet
… choice by ending the “dues skim” and then passing right-to-work.
Dues Skim
In 2005, former … more
Unions Admit Forcing People to Pay Dues is Political
U.S. Supreme Court considers right-to-work for all
… force people to pay dues and in turn spend hundreds … continue the “dues skim” from home caregivers … state stayed on as dues-paying members. The … the burden of paying dues and ignoring the invaluable … 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 … 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
… 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
… 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