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Union Graphic Leaves Out Billions of Public Dollars To Claim Education 'Cuts'

MEA's Facebook page has multiple inaccuracies

… graphic titled, “Public School Cuts: A Vicious Cycle” (see image nearby), the MEA cited an open letter from a … In the past several months, MEA President Steve Cook has misrepresented … $8,000 per pupil in 2011. The MEA is citing data lifted from an … adjusted for inflation. The MEA’s chart also cites an AnnArbor.com … more

New ‘Labor Voices’ Column, Same Old Teachers Union Disinformation

The new MEA president spreads the same inaccuracies as the old MEA president

… new president, Paula Herbart: The MEA wrote: “In Utica, where teachers are … student this year, not $7,845. The MEA wrote: “Grand Rapids school employees … That’s not “exponential growth.” The MEA wrote: “It [charter schools] also leads … changing workforce, not widespread pay cuts. Large numbers of older teachers at … more

MEA doesn’t stand with facts

… sponsoring ads on Facebook that claim Gov. Rick Snyder has made massive cuts impacting public schools. Here is what they say about Dearborn: But that’s … 2013-14 for 19,506 students. The union has a reputation for using the word "cut" in ways very different than normal people. more

Teacher Union President Continues Misrepresentation of School Aid Facts

Michigan public schools never saw $1 billion cut

… had two years of business tax cuts and cuts to our schools." However, the Michigan School Aid budget was cut only in 2011-12, and has been … ‘reinvent Michigan’ was to cut over $1 billion from the education … in 2011, he claimed that the MEA wasn't leading the recall efforts … more

Howell School Board Bucks MEA Advice: Saves $2.9 Million and Avoids Program Cuts

… have to make “catastrophic cuts.” “There would be huge cuts in programs,” Wilson said. … prevent some of these deep cuts in the classroom.” Howell … See also: L’Anse Creuse: Cuts Claimed While Spending Is Up; … Increases Become K-12 Budget Cuts Carman-Ainsworth Schools: … more

Commentary: Leaving Michigan Education Association To Form Local Union A Good Choice

Roscommon teachers leave MEA, saves tens of thousands of dollars, cuts dues in half and starts scholarship fund

… decades to decertify from the MEA and recertify as a local union … "local-only" union, away from the MEA/NEA, allowed Roscommon teachers to immediately cut our annual union dues from just … (grievance advice) functions of the MEA. Our union negotiates our contract … did we do this? Because the MEA is a bureaucratic behemoth with … more

Former MEA Local Prez: Union May Lose 40% of Members – Including Him – if Teacher Right to Work Passes

… teachers would bolt from the MEA. The reason? He says some don’t … also noted news reports of MEA officials getting hefty raises … says many teachers are facing cut backs. “Why not take the money … their money to East Lansing (MEA headquarters) and not getting … teachers union would replace the MEA, which he said was “a guardian … more

MEA Economist Ignores Billions In Education Spending

'The Truth About Funding' video repeats union's inaccurate claims

… the video, "The Truth About Funding," MEA labor economist Ruth Beier repeats … students in those three years. "The MEA is well known for only telling part … Results Flat Like a Broken Record, MEA Complains About 'Insufficient Funds' … Michigan Schools Never Saw a $1 Billion Cut Despite Fewer Students, Michigan School … more

Are Teachers With Master's Degrees Forced To Take Food Stamps?

MEA fact check

… Bridge card. Steve Cook, the MEA’s president, said that a teacher … claim was not the first time an MEA representative has cried poor … salaries. Ric Hogerheide, an MEA UniServe director, claimed that … of School District Claiming Cuts Creative Arts: Exaggerated … Spanish Teacher Snyder K-12 Cuts Embellished by Critics Warren … more

School Principal Faces Big Pay Cut If She Wins Seat In Legislature

From $120k plus benefits to around $83k

… anything other than the opportunity to serve and lead,” Kennedy told the MEA in its online magazine. It’s a good thing Kennedy isn’t going into politics for the money, because if she wins the seat, she will take a pay cut. (This would not be the case if Kennedy retired from teaching and added the … more