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What a Right-to-Work Law Will Mean For Indiana

… the verge of passing a state right-to-work law. Such a law would prevent … state government passes a right-to-work law, and if the state’s experience … similar to that of the other 22 right-to-work states, the state can … more

Dear House Tax Committee: Pure Michigan Return on Investment Not Validated

State Rep. Jim Tedder asks the right question

… State [University] double check their work essentially and verify their methodology … validation study authors used for their work. Conversion studies have been widely … details of this second contractor’s work are examined. For instance, the survey … failed to mention that the validation work involved ads unrelated to the Pure … more

Right-to-Work: The Form to be Free

… the Teamsters, describes how MIWorkerFreedom.org helped him exercise his Right-to-Work by providing information and a form letter to send his union. more

Union Posts Names of Non-Members, Urges Shunning

UAW local 412 tells members to not work with their colleagues

… have chosen to exercise their right to not support the union financially under Michigan’s right-to-work law. In a recent newsletter, … comment. In response to the right-to-work law, unions in many workplaces … more

American Federation of Teachers-Michigan Union Membership In Decline

Union has had a 22 percent decline in membership since right-to-work

… five years after the state’s right-to-work law took effect. That’s according … 23,388 in 2012, the year before right-to-work took effect here. It dropped … lost members every year since right-to-work became effective in … more

Fears of Right-to-Work Proving False

In the most important economic measures, RTW states dominating

… battle of Michigan becoming a right-to-work state, opponents predicted … income growth and population — right-to-work states are far outperforming non-right-to-work states. My colleagues … more

Teachers Union On Supreme Court Janus Ruling: ‘Women And Minorities Hardest Hit’

Assertion based on mistaken reading of Michigan’s right-to-work law

… about their newly recognized right to opt out of paying dues and … 2012 passage of Michigan's right-to-work law, which did not apply to … these individuals about their right to not pay union dues and fees … about their newly recognized right to opt out of paying a union. … 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

… Michigan were to become a right-to-work state, unions could no longer … But when putting together a “Right to Work Facts” page, the union is factually … to voice your opposition to right-to-work legislation.” A lot … more

The UAW lost members in Michigan last year

As right-to-work law is repealed, tens of thousands will be forced back into unions

… members. Michigan has been a right-to-work state for the past decade, … to workers exercising their right to get out of union membership under Michigan’s right-to-work law. The UAW has been dealing … more

Fact and Fiction About Right-to-Work: A Reality Check at the One-Year Anniversary

Opponents predicted economic collapse, dangerous workplaces and other things that didn't happen

… nts of Michigan adopting a right-to-work law predicted dire consequences … if workers were given the right to decide if they wanted to … that made Michigan the 24th right-to-work state in the nation.  In the … more

Kentucky Becomes Nation’s 27th Right-to-Work State

Bluegrass State first of several likely to pass such legislation in 2017

… which became the nation’s 27th right-to-work state over the weekend. Kentucky … and more jobs as a result of right-to-work. Jim Waters, president of the … about the positive effects right-to-work has had on states that … more

Right-to-Work States Attracting More Citizens, Wealth

Eight of top 10 states increasing personal income were RTW

… coming to those states were right-to-work states, according to an analysis … overall. Michigan became a right-to-work state in March. Only Ohio (46th), … bottom states did not have right-to-work laws during those 10 … more

Capitol Protesters Fined $500 Each For Trying To Storm Senate Chamber

Most of arrested right-to-work protesters had SEIU 'dues skim' connections

… in Lansing over the state's right-to-work law. As part of a plea agreement, … protests over the then-pending right-to-work bill, the forced unionization, … Most of the Arrested Anti-Right-to-Work Protesters Have SEIU … more

Right-to-Work-for-More: Income is Growing in Michigan

Despite union warnings

… percent. Michigan became a right-to-work state in December of 2012. … ForTheRecord says: When Michigan’s right-to-work law was enacted at the end … was to call the new law, “right-to-work-for-less.” So far, … 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

… fight the recently passed right-to-work law by trying to overturn it … said. Garrett predicted that right-to-work law would be repealed in some … Republican legislators who voted for the right-to-work legislation that Gov. … more

Teachers Union Said They Were Done Losing Members (They’ve Lost 17K Since)

MEA membership is down to 90,000 from 117,000 before right-to-work

… after Michigan had become a right-to-work state, the state’s largest … teachers who exercised their right to not pay dues and in some … the decline. In 2012 (before right-to-work), the union had 117,265 members. … more

Some Tea Partiers Gunning For Republican Senate Majority Leader

Sen. Richardville out of sync on 'right-to-work' and 'forced unionization'?

… Richardville's stated opposition to right-to-work legislation. Sen. Richardville's … Senate have already voted for a right-to-work measure while serving previous … ties — has also voted for right-to-work measures in the House. … more

Early Returns On Michigan As a Right-to-Work State: Incomes Rising

State's per-capita income growth ninth fastest in the nation

When Michigan passed right-to-work in December of 2012, critics … plummet. Union officials derided it as “right-to-work for less.”  Senate Minority … D-East Lansing, said that right-to-work legislation would lower … more

Health Care Workers Having Trouble Finding Union That Plays Fair

Union member: 'Thank God that Michigan is now a right-to-work state'

The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation has gone … God that Michigan is now a right-to-work state where it's about the … Taubman, attorney for the Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation. … more

Right-to-Work Poll Numbers Fit the Pattern

… Michigan the nation's 24th right-to-work state, some polls show Gov. … poll that has some excited right now was done by Democratic-leaning … Gov. Snyder announced he wanted right-to-work legislation delivered to him). … more

Stage Set For West Virginia to Become Next Right-to-Work State

Senate willing to override governor's veto

… likely to become the 26th right-to-work state. That would give West … three states that have enacted right-to-work laws in the last four years. Senate Bill 1, a right-to-work bill to prevent unions … more

Union: No Photo Needed to Vote, but Bring ID If You Want to Leave the Union

IBEW throws up obstacles for workers exercising right-to-work

… photo identification in order to exercise his right under Michigan's right-to-work law to quit the union. The charges were reported … more

Whitmer signs referendum-proof right-to-work repeal

Whitmer violates own directive in signing bill with appropriation attached, to put it beyond the voice of voters

… 4004, a repeal of Michigan’s right-to-work law for public sector workers, … then-Gov. Rick Snyder signed right-to-work into law. For a decade, Democrats … them all the gavels in 2023. Right-to-work was one of their top … more

Mackinac Center Files Brief with U.S. Supreme Court to End Union Agency Fees

Move would extend right-to-work status to all government employees

… that could extend virtual “right-to-work” status to government employees … precipitously after Michigan’s right-to-work law went into effect two years … said. “Our experience with right-to-work here in Michigan gave … more

Judge Upholds Right-to-Work Dodging Tactic

… that denies teachers their right to leave their union for a … members from exercising the right to leave the union without … Michigan's recently passed right-to-work law. "If upheld, this ruling … 'Insecurity Clause' Following Right-to-Work more

Kroger Reaches Deal With Union Postponing Right-to-Work Law

… st days before the state's right-to-work law goes into effect, a union … years. "The company and union worked collaboratively to reach a … For It Universities Dodging Right-to-Work Law Under Scrutiny Taylor … 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'

… wake of Republicans enacting right-to-work legislation, there has been … Republicans who voted against right to work in the picture. There were … in the Senate voted against right to work: Sens. Tom Casperson, … more

Michigan House passes right-to-work repeal in party-line vote

Repeal bills still need to pass the Michigan Senate and be signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to become law

… which would repeal the state right-to-work law. House Bill 4004 would repeal right-to-work protections for public sector … House Bill 4005 would repeal right-to-work protections in the … more

A Steady Decline for Unions Under Michigan’s Right-to-Work Law

The birthplace of the modern labor movement finds workers increasingly opting out

… years since Michigan became a right-to-work state — where workers can choose … Since 2012, the year before right-to-work went into effect, the 14 major … just how much the state’s right-to-work law had cut their ranks.” … more

Supreme Court Tone Appears to Favor Ending Agency Fees to Unions

Case would give right-to-work to all government workers

… petitioners, argued that concerns over existing contracts were not a reason to stick with the Abood precedent because “Abood erroneously denies a fundamental right." A decision in the case is expected in June; until then, even the most informed observer can only speculate as to how each justice will rule. The … more

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

… of union power – became a right-to-work state, most of its largest … percent of their total — since right-to-work went into effect. From 2012 … since 2012, the year prior to right-to-work. Membership went from … more

In Defense of Liberty: Unions, Right-to-Work and Majority Rule

… institutions.  Many opponents of right-to-work laws justify their ability to force … that person. While unions in non-right-to-work states can get a worker fired for not … 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 and … to state lawmakers Tuesday: Right-to-work is an issue that needs to be … take a vote." The "Freedom To Work" event was the first of a number … more

Governor Still Needs Legislators Even When They Are Suing

The state would be better if they work together to pass budgets

… in court, they still need to work together to keep the state … that the governor needs to work with them to keep the state … sides reacted negatively. Some right-leaning voices treated the … and when they can get back to work. They want to know what the … The governor may not want to work with the Legislature. They … more

Everyone Should Have an Opportunity to Prosper

Regulations often hinder people from work

… beneficial, requires the least restrictive method of obtaining it. It also allows workers to sue the state if a regulation excessively burdens their right to earn a living; if a court agreed, the mandate would be thrown out." If politicians want to truly help the little guy, more needs to be done to … more

Professionalizing the Teaching Profession

… would represent a form of “right-to-work” for teachers. Even if that … he now essentially supports right-to-work for public school teachers, … have to recruit and do their work off campus.” Under current … more

Right-to-Work States See Larger Gains

Personal income and population growth numbers released

… a role the passage of the right-to-work law had in the performance, … trends between states with a right-to-work law and those without one. … and in population growth, right-to-work states clearly have … more

Right-to-Work, Tax Rates Paint Interesting Picture

Worker freedom, low taxes draw people

… statistics numbers involves right-to-work laws and American migration. … Americans have moved from non-right-to-work states to ones with such legal … evidence seems to be clear: a right-to-work law makes that state … more

What Right-to-Work Means

A view from a union contract

… process of becoming the 24th right-to-work state in the nation. Rep. … however, and one can see what right-to-work actually does in practice, … claims seem way out of line. Right-to-work is actually quite simple. … 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

… State could become the 24th right-to-work state in the nation. “A right-to-work law makes Michigan home again,” … jobs, but prosper.” Extending right-to-work protections to employees … more

UAW President Bob King Admits Proposal 2 Was About Right-to-Work

… the 2012 ballot wasn't about right-to-work. United Auto Workers President … asked the legislature for right-to-work legislation. The legislature … signed them into law. As the right-to-work measures began moving, … more

Michigan Union Invokes Slavery in Argument Against Right-to-Work Law

Teamsters make claim in court filing

… in their argument against right-to-work, court documents show. Teamsters … No. 214  stated Dec. 6 that right-to-work was "a violation of the prohibitions … members of the union had to work against their will on behalf … more

New Evidence: Right-to-Work Laws Work

Center scholar co-authors CEI study

… 2013 Mackinac Center study found positive economic effects for states with right-to-work laws. RTW states enjoy increased real personal income growth, population … more

Survey says: 60% of Michigan residents support right-to-work law, only 17% oppose it

In union households, support is 55% to 28%

… may be to repeal the state’s right-to-work law, enacted in late 2012. … about their opinion of the right-to-work law, 60.0% of respondents said … were more likely to support right-to-work (54.5%) than oppose … more

Count Update: 145 School Districts Have Deals That Dodge Right-to-Work

… 145 Michigan school districts signed right-to-work-dodging contracts that lock union … March 28 when the state's right-to-work law went to effect. When contracts … Michigan can exercise their right to get out of their union. … more

Michigan Loses $2.5 billion Yearly Income; Right to Work States Gain Billions

… largest growth in income were right-to-work states.  The National Right To Work Legal Defense Foundation defines states as right-to-work if the law guarantees … more

Universities Dodging Right-to-Work Law Under Scrutiny

Wayne State University agrees to unprecedented contract

Negotiating right-to-work-dodging contract extensions could … state funding. Michigan's new right-to-work law prohibits contracts that … Rep. Pscholka said negotiating a right-to-work-dodging contract would … more

School Districts Across the State Violating Michigan Right-to-Work Law

Thousands of teachers misled into believing they have to pay union dues

… their union contracts after right-to-work became law kept language in … Munising Public Schools, said the right-to-work legislation was still being … prior to the effective date of right-to-work. “At the time there … more

VIDEOS: Union Right-to-Work Protest Goes Violent

'Worker freedom' tent ripped down; filmmaker punched in the face

… union members resorted to violence at the State Capitol as they protested right-to-work bills that were being voted on in the House. Early Tuesday, union members … more

Despite Shortage Of Bus Drivers, Union Wants Worker Fired For Not Paying Dues

Right-to-work law allows Wyoming Public Schools to protect employee

… employment under the state's right-to-work law. In an April 16 email … could no longer be allowed to work for the district "unless he … struggle to see how he is taking work away from individuals who are … driver was doing bargaining unit work and was not a union member. … more

Despite Right-To-Work Laws, Unions Find Ways Make Workers Keep Paying

Michigan courts shut down one such tactic, but unions try others

… effective date of Michigan’s right-to-work law, which says that nobody … signed a union form. People who work in government offices face … prerogative granted by the right-to-work law. For example, a Teamsters … more

Right-to-Work States Dominating In Job Growth

… states for job growth are right-to-work states, while nearly all of … amount of job growth are non-right-to-work states. More broadly, 18 out … fastest employment growth are right-to-work states while 19 of … more

Analyst: Income Argument Against Right-To-Work Legislation Isn't Valid

… reports about the pending right-to-work legislation are filled with … example, ran a story after right-to-work legislation was introduced … House and Senate claiming that right-to-work states had lower-income … more

Michigan Poorer Than Average Of Right-to-Work States

Trends show RTW states growing faster in population, jobs and income

… that per-capita earnings in right-to-work states are about $5,000 less than in non-right-to-work states. What he didn't say … per-capita earnings as a non-right-to-work state were below right-to-work … more

Right-to-Work States Have Higher Incomes

When adjusted for cost-of-living

… constant claim by opponents of right-to-work, whether it be from the AFL-CIO, … is that income is lower in right-to-work states. But these naysayers … wealth — the difference between right-to-work and non-right-to-work … more

Income Growth In Right-to-Work States Significantly Higher

Since 1990, most of states with fastest wage growth are RTW while most with least wage growth are non-RTW

… fight over Michigan becoming a right-to-work state President Obama said … race to the bottom" and "the right to work for less money." The President's … executives and critics of right-to-work laws. But a look at … more

Majority of Fastest-Growing U.S. Cities Are In Right-to-Work States

77 of the top 100

… growing cities were in Texas, a right-to-work state. The state was a big … fastest-growing cities were in right-to-work states. Eighteen right-to-work states had cities crack … more

Michigan government lacking in transparency

The Mackinac Center supports the right of the people to know what their governments are doing

… did not make things easier when we tried to learn more about the state’s work to count the number of COVID-related deaths in long-term care nursing facilities. … have a transparency problem. Do the people who represent you defend your right to know? more

Schools Put Unions Ahead of Teachers on Right-to-Work

'Labor accord' more important than employee freedom

… rare for employers to oppose right-to-work laws — the policy of allowing … statement claiming that a right-to-work law would “send the wrong message … unionized school employees work under contracts that come with … 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 deadline, … union contracts before the right-to-work law took effect, but had specific … that publically we did the right thing and nobody was yelling … 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 bills, 58 Republicans … members who voted against right-to-work are starting a new term in … in 2012 and in the future. Right-to-work prohibits anyone from … 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

… Rep. Woodrow Stanley says right-to-work states aren’t as attractive … says chose Michigan over a right-to-work state said in a video on the … to a competing site in the right-to-work state of Tennessee. … more

Right-to-Work Bills Pass Michigan House, Senate

Dem Rep.: 'This legislation will return us to the sharecropping days of the deep south'

… would make Michigan the 24th right-to-work state in the nation passed … early next week. Workers in right-to-work states have the freedom to … union members who support right-to-work. At that news conference, … more

Unions On The Offensive Against Possible Right-To-Work Bill in Michigan

Training sessions teach union members what to say when pressuring lawmakers

… behind the possibility that a right-to-work bill will be introduced and … causing the most handwringing — right-to-work — is the only one of the group … recall) if they vote “yes” on a right-to-work bill. The trainees … more

'Real Jobs' vs. 'Job Announcements' In Right-to-Work Debate

Media cites questionable study

The debate over right-to-work has seen statistics cited about … Oklahoma and its move to become a right-to-work state, and specifically mentioned the … which assessed the impact of "right to work" by measuring changes … more

Court of Claims Tosses MEA's Right-to-Work Lawsuit

State Capitol was closed when union protesters pushed past guards, impeded medical workers

… Meetings Act when they passed the right-to-work law in 2012 while the Capitol … ruling also stated that the right-to-work bill was not passed while the … Capitol was reopened. The right-to-work law was passed at 7:30 … more

Right-to-Work Law Means Less Money For Union Political Power Grabs

… he wasn't interested in a right-to-work bill, but when labor unions … it would have prevented a right-to-work law from ever happening. One of the main effects of right-to-work laws is that they lessen … more

School Haze: Contract Convoluted Regarding Right-to-Work

Armada Area Schools has unenforceable language in teacher contract

… opted out of the union under right-to-work. Musary said the school board … illegal. They can figure it out, right? That’s a little over the top, … Aug. 31, 2013. Michigan's right-to-work law went into effect on March … more

Right-to-Work Gives Teachers a Choice

Unions aren't the only option if employees want protection

As Michigan transitions to a right-to-work state, the main benefit for teachers and others is that they will not be forced to financially support a union … more

Michigan Senate passes public sector right-to-work repeal; Whitmer to sign

In consecutive weeks, Michigan House and Senate pass repeal efforts

… Michigan Senate on Tuesday approved a right-to-work repeal bill in a party-line vote. House Bill 4004, a repeal of Michigan’s right-to-work law in the public sector, will headed … more

VIDEOS: Union Intimidation, Vandalism at Michigan Capitol Over Right-to-Work

… approaching a small group of right-to-work supporters gathered on the … Snyder's decision to push for right-to-work legislation that lets workers … pointed fingers and chanted at right-to-work supporters before physically … more

Lawsuit Filed Against Teamsters For Extra Fee Imposed On Right-to-Work Employees

Lawyer: Price of union monopoly 'is that they have to represent all workers equally'

… dues is in violation of the right-to-work law passed in December. Teamsters … employees. "I was waiting for [right-to-work] for a long time," said Fred … being active, I saw the lack of work that they were doing for us." … more

Bipartisan Senate Panel To Investigate Possible MEA Right-to-Work Violations

Teacher: '[Since dropping union] I have been subjected to intimidation, bullying and even threats to ruin my credit rating'

… taken to avoid the state's right-to-work law. Allegations against the … also granted employees the right to opt out of union membership. … when they exercised their right to opt out of their Michigan … violation of the Freedom to Work Act," he said. "The teachers … more

A Pair of Republicans Help House Dems Dump Right-to-Work

… should be permitted to create "right-to-work zones." Within these proposed … growth and whether it provides right-to-work protections to its workers. … support for Michigan becoming a right-to-work state. Senate Bill … more

U.S. Census report for 2022 shows migration from Michigan

Michigan is a state people leave; right-to-work repeal could drive Michigan’s jobs and people elsewhere

… Mackinac Center, says that if right-to-work is repealed in Michigan, the … people Over the long run, right-to-work laws are associated with stronger … moved from states without right-to-work laws to states that … 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

… becoming the nation's 24th right-to-work state. In the past year, CapCon … Excessive Teacher Absences Over Right-to-Work” “Teacher Upset She Can’t Retire … Union ‘Free-Rider’ Myth in Right-to-Work Debate” "Extra Early … more

Why this Michigan paraprofessional left AFSCME

AFSCME has seen its Michigan membership fall by 49% since 2012, when right-to-work was signed into law

… special needs students. Sue has worked as a para-professional for … Learning Program. The program worked with students who have minor … the district and went on to work with Early Childhood Special … One-on-one paraprofessionals work with students individually. … The court ruled in favor of right-to-work protections for all … more

December 14, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call

… Senate Bill 116, Make Michigan a "right-to-work" state: Passed 58 to 52 in the House … Voted "No" House Bill 4003, Extend "right-to-work" law to government and school employees: … more

Michigan’s Largest Teachers Union Has Lost 25 Percent of Its Members

MEA’s decline much greater than its ‘worst fears’ after right-to-work allowed teachers to leave

… membership numbers under the right-to-work law just going into effect … everybody’s worst fear.” Right-to-work means employers cannot require … membership is down 25 percent since right-to-work became law. MEA Spokesman … more

December 7, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call

… Bill 4054, Make Michigan a "right-to-work" state: Passed 58 to 52 in … Bill 116, Make Michigan a "right-to-work" state: Passed 22 to 16 in … The Senate vote on the same "right-to-work" measure described … 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

… impact on Michigan and other right-to-work states that it would have on non-right-to-work states." House Speaker Pro-tem, … hear about it was that some right-wing groups were funding the … more

Reasons to be Optimistic Abound in Michigan Economy

State leads the way out of recession, but work still to do

… of looking at whether people are having an easier or harder time finding work. The Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks six of them. Regardless of which of these you measure, Michigan’s rates are moving in the right direction and doing so at rates that often lead the entire nation. For instance, … more

Michigan Legislature still lacks energy reliability bills, but House hearing comes Wednesday

Lawmakers promised oversight for Michigan’s biggest utility companies, then rammed through right-to-work repeal instead

… advance energy reliability, the Michigan House spent its time approving two right-to-work repeal bills, including one version that is baldly unconstitutional. Last … more

Absent MEA Action, State Could Step In

MEA ducks question about having state inform members about right-to-work law

… not fully complying with Michigan's right-to-work law. Under Michigan's law, employees … Panel To Investigate Possible MEA Right-to-Work Violations Teachers Sue MEA To Escape … more

MEA Sends Credit Agency After Teacher Who Stopped Paying Dues

Kindergarten teacher became eligible for right-to-work, but union says she can only get out in August

… their desire to exercise their right under the law and leave the … Sept. 9, 2013. Michigan's right-to-work law became effective March … clear" because of the state's right-to-work law. According to the MEA, … 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

The 22 states that were right-to-work saw an increase in the number … of Labor Statistics. The right-to-work states had an overall increase … 39,000 union members while non-right-to-work states lost 390,000, … more

Coalition's Vision for Detroit: More Bureaucracy; Less Innovation

Doubling down on what doesn't work won't fix Detroit schools

… system of charter schools as a "model" for other communities to follow. If policy makers decide to restrict choice, Detroit parents will have every right to question that move. Detroit public charter school students post higher learning gains than their DPS counterparts. And yet, the coalition’s recommendations … more

How Right-to-Work Affected Michigan’s State Employee Unions

See the status of five of the state's top unions

… affected when the state passed a right-to-work law that went into effect in … allowed to leave under the right-to-work law. The data cover 2013-18 … Civil Service Commission. Right-to-work has had different effects … more

Legislation Announced to Make Michigan the 24th Right-to-Work State in the Nation

‘Historic day for both Michigan and the nation,’ says labor policy expert

… Great Lake State the 24th right-to-work state in the nation, announcing … worker freedom.” Extending right-to-work protections to employees in … financially support them. “Right-to-work does not affect collective … 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

… legislation making Michigan the 24th right-to-work state in the nation. “The Mackinac Center has said right-to-work was right for Michigan for more than … 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'

… Michigan the nation's 24th right-to-work state.  "When it arrives on … However, unless a state has a right-to-work law, employees in companies … people to have the choice. "Right-to-Work states have higher … more

University Union Wants Contract Through 2023 To Avoid Right-to-Work Law

Western Michigan University's professors' union trying for 9-year extension

… would give union members the right to not pay dues or fees as … that try to circumvent the right-to-work law. Rep. McMillin said he … allowed. That's the date when the right-to-work laws take effect. WMU Spokeswoman … more

Legal Expert: Reopening School Union Contracts Makes Them Subject To Right-to-Work

… contracts to avoid the state's right-to-work law, but some have since reopened … could give union members the right to leave the union. That's … with their unions days before right-to-work became effective.  Michigan … more

And Then There Were 28

… become the 28th state to have a right-to-work law after its General Assembly … a Republican who supported right-to-work during his 2016 election campaign, … the fourth state to adopt a right-to-work law since Michigan … more

Collective Bargaining a 'Right' to Coerce

… recognizes the "negative" right of individuals to be free from … notoriously), such as the right to food, housing, health care, … grant every individual the "right" to live off his or her fellow … thing: Every individual has a right to other people's stuff. The … power by passing a “right-to-work” law. Michigan has not chosen … 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

… contract is avoiding the state's right-to-work law. Michigan's right-to-work law goes into effect on March … and not trying to avoid the right-to-work law, the union president … 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

… expressly to circumvent Michigan's right-to-work law. In addition, the memo … the impact of the new law [right-to-work]. Macomb has been approached … contracts before March 28 (when the right-to-work law goes into effect) … more