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Are You Kinda Republican, Really Republican or Really, Really Republican?

SEIU's in-depth survey

… rather than as political in nature. Like all government employee unions, SEIU draws much of its funding from taxpayers, under the guise of union dues … agreements. The interesting and at the same time sobering thing about this is how SEIU leaders see their members through a strictly partisan political lens. The … more

The Human Side of Right-to-Work Legislation

These are real people who have been hurt by forced unionization

… family member who receives a Medicaid stipend. The SEIU has taken over $33 million from the elderly and … and Gov. Rick Snyder acted to end the scheme, the SEIU took legal action and then spent at least $6 million … previous experience as union members outside of the SEIU. If Michigan becomes a right-to-work state, no … more

Michigan Senate Should Help End Illegal Unionization

… and sending the money to an SEIU affiliate. For the Hayneses, … dressing, pushing wheelchairs. The SEIU, however, cannot negotiate … powerless to grant these. The SEIU nevertheless receives monthly … for 30 years. He argues the SEIU is out of place here, however. … would have seen it and thought, SEIU? … I’m not in a union.”  Last … more

Time for Labor Unions to Collect their Own Dues

The on-going SEIU dues skim must end

… organizations — primarily the SEIU — still siphon an estimated … in private sector unionism, SEIU sought to regain ground by … government-administered aid program. SEIU entrapped workers any way it … children, decided to stand up to SEIU. The Legislature banned the practice but not before SEIU collected $34 million from … more

Union Behind Michigan ‘Dues Skim’ Facing More Corruption Allegations

SEIU Healthcare Michigan has a history of problems

… the ongoing saga surrounding SEIU Healthcare Michigan. This union is not new to scandals. SEIU Healthcare Michigan secretly … forced to belong to the union, SEIU Healthcare Michigan membership … been breaking away from the SEIU and repeatedly alleging corruption … almost unanimous vote, claiming SEIU Healthcare Michigan was spending … more

Infighting at the SEIU

Union behind Proposal 4 facing lawsuit that was filed by its own employees

… on the inner workings of the SEIU Healthcare Michigan, the union … constitution. The case, Jolliffi vs SEIU Healthcare Michigan, is about … can take place by mail, as SEIU Healthcare boss Marge Faville … recording secretary of the union. SEIU Healthcare Michigan has approximately … those who were forced into the SEIU under the scheme orchestrated … more

'Forced Unionization' Brings In $28 Million For SEIU ... And Climbing

The overwhelming majority of the money can be used for almost anything the union desires

… used for almost anything the SEIU desires, including advertising, … checks and passed on to the SEIU so far is as follows: 2007: … I used words that Ken Cole (SEIU lobbyist) seemed to think were … here with the MQC3. They (the SEIU) have absolutely no credibility … there was no response from SEIU Healthcare Michigan or the … more

How Right-to-Work and the End of the 'Dues Skim' Killed the SEIU in Michigan

Membership, revenue and political spending plummet

… choice about supporting the SEIU, they responded by opting out … Jennifer Granholm worked with the SEIU to “organize” home caregivers. … “government employees” so that the SEIU could claim to be representing … annually from Medicaid recipients. SEIU Healthcare-Michigan then tried … choice. If they believed the SEIU was doing a good job “representing” … more

Connecticut Now Struggling With Caregiver Unionization Efforts

SEIU loss in Michigan not stopping the union

… comes seven years after the SEIU used a mail-in election to … result of that scheme, the SEIU has taken nearly $33 million … caregivers’ Medicaid checks. The SEIU convinced home-based caregivers … coverage. In Michigan, the SEIU’s scheme took place covertly, … been backed heavily by the SEIU in his 2010 campaign. "The … more

Home Health Care Ballot Initiative Would Usurp Power From the Governor

SEIU-backed proposal would lock union perks into the state constitution

… MQC3 board. However, if the SEIU–backed proposal passes, he … was complete. In 2005, the SEIU targeted Michigan’s share of … place the framework of the SEIU scheme right into the constitution, … was less sympathetic to the SEIU’s forced unionization could … ~~~~~ See also: Why is the SEIU Involved in a Ballot Proposal? … more