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Teachers To Lawmakers: 'MEA Wouldn't Tell Us How To Leave Union'

Educators testified about not being allowed out of the union

… look into allegations that the MEA is not fully complying with … so-called "August window." The MEA insists that its members can … August window were valid, some MEA officials failed to inform teachers about it.  MEA officials have said the teachers … in a separate letter to the MEA. I said I wasn't aware that … more

'If It's Not Illegal, It Should Be'

Reaction to MEA president’s ‘sweetheart deal’ with Lansing schools goes from shock to outrage

… employees who are actually MEA employees. It makes absolutely … deal are not clear because the MEA has not responded to questions, … making payments in any form for MEA employees. “If folks want to work for the MEA, they should go work for the MEA. The school should not be paying … more

With Far Fewer Members, MEA Executives Among the Highest Paid In the Nation

… made $269,788 in 2011. Former MEA President Iris Salters made … membership of the 153,938 member MEA. Doug Pratt, MEA spokesman, didn’t return emails … office, Steven Cook took over as MEA president. Cook made $196,594 in 2011 as the MEA’s vice president. That was more … 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

… Work Facts” page, the union is factually challenged. On its website, the MEA has a page titled “How to voice your opposition to right-to-work legislation.” … during the same time, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The MEA hasn't responded to requests to explain where they got their numbers. Over … more

MEA Committee Urges Dems To Vote In GOP Primary

… labeled: "IMPORTANT!," the MEA/Livingston County PAC Screening … reads in bold print: "To: All MEA members residing in House District … was aware he had received the MEA endorsement. "I told them (the MEA) I would have open doors and … policy agreements with the MEA. "It was general," Vaupel said. … more

Law Judge To Hear Unfair Labor Practice Complaints Against MEA

Union limits information and dates available to teachers who want to leave

… Schools teachers challenged the MEA's policies and filed unfair labor … Law Judge Julia C. Stern the MEA is expected to defend its practices … state's right-to-work law. MEA officials have insisted that … specifically ask about it. MEA Executive Director Gretchen … hearing and questioning the MEA about this issue," said Patrick … more

MEA Says 1 Percent of Teachers Have Left Union, But Claim is Questionable

Union's estimate is missing some important context

… estimated about 30 percent of the MEA members wouldn't have been eligible … didn't know the only month the MEA allows its members to opt out … their local unions and the MEA challenging the August window … District and a member of the MEA who is not involved in the lawsuits, … right to leave. "I think the MEA left it up to individual members … more

Detroit Teachers Union Gives Members Freedom MEA Doesn’t

DFT allows union employees to resign whenever they want

… time during the year. The MEA, by contrast, restricts its … than their counterparts in the MEA. "They (the DFT) are respectful … window similar to what the MEA does when the DFT contract expires … for health insurance. Seven MEA teachers from around the state have … their local unions and the MEA arguing that they should be … more