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Survey: Teachers in Right-to-Work States Live Quite Comfortably
However, teachers' union still pushing stories that claim right-to-work linked to poverty, problems
… bemoans
life in a right-to-work state
in a story … which already was a right-to-work state.
Dennis lamented … more
Poll Results Could Be Positive Indicator For Right-to-Work Advocates
Michigan State University poll finds only 41 percent think right-to-work law will hurt Michigan
… adults believe the new right-to-work law will either help … same day that state's right-to-work law officially took … more
Right-to-Work-for-Yadda-Yadda-Yadda
For the umpteenth time: No, wages won't collapse.
… challenge in defending the right-to-work concept, it isn't researching … Patriot
:
By undermining workers
rights, this unfair scheme … more
The Intellectual Firepower Against Right-to-Work
Who's who on right-to-work
… opponents of a Michigan right-to-work law cite figures generated … of employment.
The
right-to-work law in Michigan … the communications workers
union; the food … more
Right-to-Work and the Mackinac Center
Touting labor freedom for 25 years
… freedom to choose their workplace destiny through a
right-to-work
law, which … closer to granting workers the freedom to choose … that window toward right-to-work since 1990, … more
Some School Districts and Unions Embrace Right-to-Work
Pewamo-Westphalia and Hamilton put worker freedom into union contracts
… impeded implementation of right-to-work before the March 27 … union
contracts before the right-to-work law took effect, but … more
Reopening Union Contracts Could Free Workers
Altering contracts will trigger right-to-work law, according to legal expert
… avoid the
state's right-to-work law may trigger it anyway … 27 deadline for the right-to-work law to take effect.
"We … more
Right-to-Work in Michigan: A Visual Time Line
How the Center and others led the effort for two decades.
moreUnionized Government Takes and Spends More
… arbitration laws, and
right-to-work
status.
Here
s … more
State Economic Development Group Has Little To Do With Job Success
Analyst: 'Right-to-work’s success will be determined by Michigan’s overall economic performance'
… of the state's new right-to-work law.
In an MLive … say in how successful right-to-work
will be
in Michigan.
"Right-to-work's … more
Is Right-to-Work Racist?
'In a right-to-work state, I am a free man because my labor belongs to me'
… in the debate over right-to-work in Michigan.
Michigan … naturally be supportive of right-to-work laws.
"All of the … more
Kroger Reaches Deal With Union Postponing Right-to-Work Law
… before the state's right-to-work law goes into effect, … It
Universities Dodging Right-to-Work Law Under Scrutiny
Taylor … representing Kroger workers in Michigan pushed … more
The False Social Concerns About Right-to-Work
… expresses concern
that right-to-work states are doing worse … trends are in favor of right-to-work or forced unionism states, … more
Lawmaker: 'No Real Savings’ in Wayne State Contract
Contract with little financial benefit that avoids right-to-work law could cost university
… unions dodge Michigan's right-to-work law without getting … February.
Under Michigan
s new
right-to-work law, requiring an employee … more
Right-to-Work Laws Influence Migration
People flocking to RTW states
… critics who claim that
right-to-work
laws reduce economic … decade, six have a right-to-work law and a seventh … more
Right-to-Work Legislation Possible in Indiana
How will this affect Michigan?
… to act quickly on a right-to-work bill that could be introduced … for Michigan.
Right-to-work laws prohibit employers … more
Former MEA Local Prez: Union May Lose 40% of Members – Including Him – if Teacher Right to Work Passes
… much-talked about
right-to-teach
legislation … Association membership if right-to-work for teachers became … perspective of the worker,
Malanga said.
That
s … more
MEA Misleads on Oklahoma Right-to-Work Numbers
In the past decade, Oklahoma jobs are up 3.8 percent while Michigan is down 13.8 percent
… were to become a
right-to-work state
, unions could … putting together a
Right to Work Facts
page, … Around the country, many workers flee their union … more
The Human Side of Right-to-Work Legislation
These are real people who have been hurt by forced unionization
… closer to
becoming a right-to-work state, the focus often … one.
In our state, right now, tens of thousands … reasons
to support worker freedom based on that … more
Employees In Right-to-Work States Are Richer
When adjusting for the cost of living, workers in right-to-work states have 4.1 percent higher incomes
Scores of right-to-work critics ranging from … per-capita incomes in right-to-work states as why the new … more
From Long Shot to Victory
Larry Reed recalls right-to-work fight
… we had called for a right-to-work law for Michigan, but … freedom-related issues including right-to-work and when Idaho … was: "So let's get to work on it!"
I had lived … more
Senate Leader Supports Right to Work For Teachers
… R-Monroe,
said he will support right-to-work for public school employees, calling it a
right-to-teach.
Richardville … didn
t support right-to-work for the entire state, … more
Right-to-Work States Have Higher Incomes
When adjusted for cost-of-living
… claim by opponents of right-to-work, whether it be from … income is lower in right-to-work states. But these naysayers … more
CMU, Ferris State Protecting Worker Rights
Some universities not agreeing to lengthy agreements that force faculty, others to pay dues or fees after right-to-work law goes into effect
… averted the state's new right-to-work law.
The Ferris … from exercising their right to decide if they want … nation's 24th right-to-work state late last year.
Some … more
At Least 54 School Districts Have Contracts Dodging Michigan's Right-to-Work Law
… that dodge the new right-to-work law.
Michigan's … to regardless of the right-to-work law, it is not … December and
freed workers from having to pay … more
Government Is Different From Unions
The fallacy of a 'right-to-live' law
… promotes in MLive a
right-to-live
law to balance
right-to-work laws
in Michigan. … the attempt to make worker freedom proponents … more
Right-to-Work Gives Teachers a Choice
Unions aren't the only option if employees want protection
… transitions to a
right-to-work state
, the main benefit … more
Union Rushes Contract To Avoid Right-to-Work; 'Put This Whole Nightmare Behind Us!'
Dearborn Public Schools voting on contract days before law kicks in
… avoiding the state's right-to-work law.
Michigan's right-to-work law goes into effect … more
Indiana Leads the Manufacturing Belt
… poised
to pass a
right-to-work law
, which would make … gain from enacting a right-to-work measure.
A right-to-work … more
Right-to-Work States Have Lower Workplace Injury Rates
Big Labor’s fatal error on state employee afflictions
… Labor that becoming a
right-to-work state will result in
lower workplace safety. This is … Oklahoma, which became a
right-to-work state in 2001. … more
School Union Proposes 9-Year Contract To Prevent Members From Exercising Right To Not Pay Dues
Berkley Education Association tries to avoid right-to-work law
… members from having the right to opt out of the union.
The … state's new right-to-work law, which gives workers the right to
not … allow the union the right
to pursue any other … more
History, Economics and Right-to-Work
… 2012 passage of a
right-to-work law
in Michigan was … economics displayed by anti-right-to-work politicians on the inside.
The … more
Strong Support for Right-to-Work Measures in the Michigan Legislature
… Indiana may soon enact a right-to-work law, a long-simmering
Michigan … wrote earlier
,
right-to-work states appear to have … more
Facts On Right-to-Work In Michigan and How Workers Can Get Out Of Their Union
New website launches highlighting worker freedom in the state
Michigan officially is a right-to-work state and as soon as … current contracts are up, workers can exercise their right to not pay dues or agency … more
Right-to-Work Laws Are Not Inspired By Hitler
The Nazis saw government as the absolute authority
… While at the union
right-to-work protests
this past … strange: Is allowing workers the right to choose whether to … more
Republicans Against Right-to-Work
Four Michigan Senators voted against worker freedom
… years, many doubted a right-to-work
bill had enough support … the
nation's 24th right-to-work state made headlines … however,
voted against giving workers the freedom to choose … more
Michigan Is a Right-to-Work State
Violent union protest outside leads to vandalism, damaged equipment, a tent pulled down onto children and an assault
… the nation
s 24th
right-to-work state.
Gov. Rick … believe this is pro-worker."
Under right-to-work laws, no employee … more
Universities Dodging Right-to-Work Law Under Scrutiny
Wayne State University agrees to unprecedented contract
Negotiating right-to-work-dodging contract extensions
could … funding.
Michigan's new right-to-work law prohibits contracts … more
What a Right-to-Work Law Will Mean For Indiana
… of passing a state right-to-work law. Such a law would prevent workers from being compelled … government passes a right-to-work law, and if … more
A Pair of Republicans Help House Dems Dump Right-to-Work
… permitted to create "right-to-work zones." Within these … whether it provides right-to-work protections to its workers. … more
Tea Party Groups Engaged In Battle For Right-To-Work
… deal with a possible right-to-work bill and union executives … heard regarding the right-to-work discussion in Lansing.
"We're … more
Right-to-Work: What Now for Schools?
… unions, making it a
right-to-work
state.
While … implementation of the right-to-work law would deprive a … more
Collective Bargaining a 'Right' to Coerce
"Positive rights" and "negative rights" are the confusing … with an individual worker if at some time in … passing a
right-to-work
law. Michigan has … more
College Admits Cooperating With Unions To Sidestep Right-to-Work Law
Macomb Community College locks workers into unions; re-opens contract that was approved just four months ago
… circumvent Michigan's right-to-work law.
In addition, … impact of the new law [right-to-work]. Macomb has been approached … more
Worker Freedom Advocates Lobby Legislators in Lansing
Event held to urge a right-to-work vote and show support for legislators who vote 'yes'
LANSING
Right-to-work supporters were straightforward … state
lawmakers Tuesday: Right-to-work is an issue that needs … more
Freedom to Work: A New Right-To-Work Effort in Michigan
… states that have enacted right-to-work laws. These laws allow workers to choose whether … "Michigan Freedom to Work" held a news conference … more
Michigan Loses $2.5 billion Yearly Income; Right to Work States Gain Billions
… growth in income were right-to-work states.
The
National Right To Work Legal Defense Foundation … more
Right-to-Work Poll Numbers Fit the Pattern
… nation's 24
th
right-to-work state
, some polls … that has some excited
right now was done by Democratic-leaning … he wanted right-to-work legislation delivered … more
MEA Spends More On Salaries, Benefits Than Member Representation
Union deficit, spending issues hit as Michigan becomes right-to-work state
… increased.
Michigan's new
right-to-work law
, which goes into … 'Free-Rider Problem' Myth In Right-to-Work Debate
Teacher … researches the inner workings of teachers
unions … more
Recalls Could Include Republicans Who Voted 'No' on Right To Work
Democrat consultant: 'The idea that you can do a bunch of successful recalls is unrealistic'
… of
Republicans enacting
right-to-work legislation
, there … Republicans who voted against right
to work in the picture.
There … more
'We'll Be At Your Daughter's Soccer Game!'
Union protest speaker tells governor that union members will 'visit you' everywhere over right-to-work bill
… union protest against
right-to-work
legislation said if … making Michigan a right-to-work state
. One … thousands of union workers. After his
promises … more
School Districts Closed Because Of Excessive Teacher Absences Over Right-to-Work
Students suffer because 'several hundred' teachers call in sick to attend right-to-work protest in Lansing
… to
protest proposed
right-to-work
legislation, which … teachers, made the right call.
"I think … against proposed right-to-work legislation.
Taylor … more
VIDEOS: Union Right-to-Work Protest Goes Violent
'Worker freedom' tent ripped down; filmmaker punched in the face
… Capitol as they protested right-to-work bills that were being … also:
Facts On Right to Work vs. Forced Unionization … harassed members of the "workers freedom" coalition
who … more
Union President Receives 'Outstanding Organizing' Award For Shutting Down School To Protest Right-to-Work Law
Taylor School District local union staged 'sick-out' forcing 7,500 students to miss school
… Lansing to protest right-to-work legislation. As a result, … state
s recently signed right-to-work law.
That security … more
'Real Jobs' vs. 'Job Announcements' In Right-to-Work Debate
Media cites questionable study
The debate over right-to-work has seen
statistics … its move to become a right-to-work state, and specifically … more
Lawsuit Filed To Protect Teachers' Rights
Mackinac Center Legal Foundation files on behalf of three Taylor school district teachers who disagree with 10-year clause that forces them to pay dues or fees to keep job
… from exercising the right to leave the union without … Michigan's recently passed right-to-work law.
The decade-long … became the 24th right-to-work state on Dec. 11. The … more
Numbers Game
Media inflates number of protesters at rally against worker freedom
… would have banned a right-to-work law in Michigan, among … the
rally
against worker freedom at the state … instead of concentrated right in front of the Capitol. … more
Professionalizing the Teaching Profession
… represent a form of
right-to-work
for teachers. Even … essentially
supports
right-to-work for public school teachers, … more
Right-to-Work States Gain Union Members While Other States Lose Hundreds of Thousands
RTW states added 39,000 members while forced unionism states lost 390,000 members
… 22 states that were right-to-work saw an increase in the … Statistics.
The right-to-work states had an overall … more
Michigan Poorer Than Average Of Right-to-Work States
Trends show RTW states growing faster in population, jobs and income
… per-capita earnings in right-to-work states are about $5,000 less than in non-right-to-work states.
What he … more
UAW President Bob King Admits Proposal 2 Was About Right-to-Work
… ballot wasn't about right-to-work. United Auto Workers President Bob King … the legislature for right-to-work legislation. … more
Commentary: A Milestone for Michigan — Worker Freedom in the 'Big Labor' State
Unions now will have to be accountable to workers to justify the payment of dues
… their union or not. Right-to-work simply means … in Michigan history. Worker freedom officially … delay or avoid the right-to-work law.
Some … today.
Soon, most workers in Michigan will … more
Right-to-Work Law Means Less Money For Union Political Power Grabs
… wasn't interested in a right-to-work bill, but when labor … would have prevented a right-to-work law from ever happening.
One … more
Republican House Members Who Voted Against Right-to-Work
House Reps: 'I voted my district'
… Michigan the nation's 24th right-to-work state.
On both … widely supported giving workers the freedom to choose … members who voted against right-to-work are starting … more
VIDEOS: Union Intimidation, Vandalism At Michigan Capitol Over Right-to-Work
… approaching a small group of right-to-work supporters gathered … decision to
push for right-to-work
legislation … the UAW, Sheet Metal workers, Steelworkers, and … 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
… they were protesting right-to-work legislation. They allegedly … Kersting, had been working for the SEIU in Ohio … the home healthcare worker department of the … more
The Union ‘Free-Rider Problem’ Myth in Right-to-Work Debate
The union is the one truly taking advantage of the collective bargaining arrangement
… track to become
a right-to-work state, which would make … don
t pay dues under a right-to-work law, union heads … contract.
They refer to those workers as "free riders." … more
Michigan Still Worse Economically Than RTW Oklahoma
… Misleads on Oklahoma Right-to-Work Numbers
) about Michigan
s … since Oklahoma became a right-to-work state in 2001,
10 … more
Right-To-Work Matters for Some Michigan Businesses
'If you treat your people right, they don't need a union'
… Ind.
"Indiana became a right-to-work state and (it) offers … employees.
So did the
pending right-to-work law come too late for … more
Governor: Bill Will Be Introduced To Make Michigan 24th Right-To-Work State
'When it arrives on my desk, I plan on signing it'
… nation's 24
th
right-to-work
state.
"When … unless a state has a right-to-work law, employees … so.
Federal law prohibits workers from being required … more
Right-to-Work Inches Ahead in Indiana
A dispatch from Indianapolis
… would make Indiana a
right-to-work
state moved to the … economic competition, right-to-work states
fare … decided to show up for work, ending their walk-out … more
University Union Wants Contract Through 2023 To Avoid Right-to-Work Law
Western Michigan University's professors' union trying for 9-year extension
… give union members the right to not pay dues or fees … try to circumvent the right-to-work law.
Rep. McMillin … date when the right-to-work laws take effect.
WMU … more
MEA Memo Outlines Regrets and Possible Ways To Fight Right-to-Work Law
Union President: '[Recalls] are the least appealing of all the options'
… fight
Michigan's new
right-to-work law. Cook also discusses … efforts to pass the right-to-work law.
Cook … certainly poisoned the working relationship
with … more
Michigan Migration in a Holding Pattern
… the adoption of a
right-to-work law
bodes well for workers here, making it less … opportunity. Over time, right-to-work states have … more
Indiana Dems Still Boycotting To Avoid Right-To-Work Vote
… Democrats can stop a right-to-work measure from being passed … are continuing their work stoppage.
Republicans … amendment to put the
right-to-work issue on the … more
Legislators Get Sworn In — And Get Cookies
Union protest was meant to shame those who voted for right-to-work bill
… against the state's new
right-to-work law
.
"You're … legislators who voted for the right-to-work bill and send … Capitol.
"Did you vote against workers?" a woman holding … more
Union Rates Not Dropping Faster In RTW States
… that have adopted
right-to-work
laws.
The fact … these trends between right-to-work and non-right-to-work … 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?'
… headline: "
Michigan right-to-work law creates at least … It's not often a state workers' union representative … of the state's new right-to-work law. It quoted … more
Right-to-Work Law Would Help Ensure Government Unions Could Not Elect Their Own Bosses
Public employee unions, politicians, bureaucrats and local officials all fight for the status quo
… forward with a
right to work
bill
.
States … also:
Facts On Right to Work vs. Forced Unionization … while private-sector workers saw salaries, benefits … more
Michigan Could Become 24th Right-to-Work State
‘Won’t affect collective bargaining; only takes away unions’ ability to fire those who don’t financially support them,’ says labor policy expert
… could become the 24th
right-to-work
state in the nation.
A right-to-work law makes Michigan home … more
Elkhart Continues its Economic Growth
Indiana border county outpaces national job growth
… recovery
.
Indiana
passed a
right-to-work law
in 2012 and has … more
Indiana Democrat: Right-to-Work Bill 'One of the Worst ... In a Generation'
GOP Senator: Dems 'would do anything' to stop right-to-work legislation
… leading proponents of right-to-work legislation in Indiana … from becoming the 23rd right-to-work
state in the nation, … more
Your Favorites: Our Top 10 Stories of 2012
A 'horseshoer' with no horses, drunk teachers and right-to-work coverage were some of the most popular articles
… the nation's 24th
right-to-work state.
In the past … Teacher Absences Over Right-to-Work
Teacher … more
Another School Contract Extended To Lock Teachers Into Union Membership
East China agrees to contract forcing employees to pay money to the union
… before
the state's right-to-work law goes
into effect.
Michigan's right-to-work law takes effect March … more
Union Leaders On Right-to-Work Law: 'There Is Going To Be Retribution'
AFSCME vows to fight to protect privileges for 17.5 percent of state's workforce
… the recently passed right-to-work law by trying to overturn … said.
Garrett predicted that right-to-work law would be repealed … more
Unions On The Offensive Against Possible Right-To-Work Bill in Michigan
Training sessions teach union members what to say when pressuring lawmakers
… possibility that a right-to-work bill will be introduced … most handwringing
right-to-work
is the only one of … more
State Government Has Poor Record Predicting Jobs
… how many jobs the
right-to-work law would create in … numbers and the outright falsity of government … more
Attorney: Taylor District Violated Contract Law to Lock In 10-Year Union Agreement
Union 'security clause' forces teachers to pay dues or fees for a decade as a condition of employment
… more than just the right-to-work law with their agreement … before the state's right-to-work law went into effect, … more
Research Shows Right-to-Work Laws the Right Way to Go
… now America
s 23rd right-to-work state. Michigan may … shows that states with right-to-work laws
arguably are better … more
Analyst: Income Argument Against Right-To-Work Legislation Isn't Valid
… reports about the pending right-to-work
legislation
are … example,
ran a
story
after right-to-work legislation was introduced … more
UAW Prez: SEIU ‘Dues Skim’ More Important Than RTW
… Michigan's becoming a right-to-work state.
[T]here … Times
, United
Auto Workers
President Bob King … collective bargaining rights. There were home health … more
State Board of Education President Complains Of 'Right-Wing' Agenda
Email sent only to Democrats urges them to 'remain active and vigilant' against education reform plans
… members with so-called 'right-to-work' legislation. However, … in the eye of hard-working teachers, nurses, … fight off a damaging right-wing education agenda … more
Michigan Gives Unfair Tax Handouts To Try and Counter 'Right to Work' States
Democratic Rep. ignores millions in special deals for company picking Michigan over Tennessee
… Woodrow Stanley says right-to-work states aren
t as attractive … chose Michigan over a right-to-work state said in a video … more
Michigan Becomes 24th Right-to-Work State in the Nation
‘The power an idea can have when it is pursued with principle and persistence,’ says Center president
… Michigan the 24th
right-to-work
state in the nation.
The … Center
has said
right-to-work was right for Michigan … more
Schools Put Unions Ahead of Teachers on Right-to-Work
'Labor accord' more important than employee freedom
… employers to oppose
right-to-work laws
the policy … statement
claiming that a right-to-work law would
send the … more
Union Steward Paid $100K By Taxpayers Attends Rally Advocating Against Them
It’s Easy To Attend Rallies When You're Paid
… legislature taking up a right-to-work bill, Maryanne Levine,
the … prison. We must reduce workers
salaries and take away their right to strike,"
Levine … more
Prop 2 Supporters Misled on Other States
… bargaining, but provides
right-to-work
protections and prohibits … candy bars and soda at work.
Looking at some … government-employee strikes:
The right of persons to work shall … more
County's Rush to Approve New Union Contracts Could Prove Futile
Washtenaw County approved contracts with 15 unions but did not do actuarial analyses
… impact of the state's right-to-work law.
The union … system."
Patrick Wright, senior legal analyst … re-ratified and then right-to-work would kick in.
"This … more
Collective Bargaining Initiative Is About Power, Not Rights
… the Declaration of Rights in Article 1 of the … any private or public workplace to negotiate a … recognizing personal rights. It is about tapping … employee
s wages and working conditions. An employee … more
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