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Union Opposes Privatization For Others, Outsources For Itself

MEA spent $155K outsourcing non-union janitorial services

… services to save money. Yet, the MEA contracts out work with non-union … U.S. Department of Labor. The MEA paid a total of $155,623 for … 2012-13, the records show. The MEA paid the companies between $5,500 … companies are not unionized. The MEA did not respond to a request … services. Unfortunately, the MEA has long opposed the practice … more

Union Tries to Shame Ex-Members

MEA affiliate lists the names of school employees who chose to leave the union

… some to question whether the MEA is trying to create a hostile workplace environment. The MEA 17-B/C union newsletter listed … voted to decertify from the MEA last year, said this was "an … owners and teachers, Day said. MEA President Steve Cook has repeatedly … employees who opt out of the MEA as "freeloaders." The MEA spends … more

MEA Upset at Having to Follow State Law

… the right to choose. But the MEA is also upset at the Center’s … performance. Who, exactly, are MEA officials representing when … backgrounds. Who, exactly, are MEA officials representing when … teachers of their rights, the MEA wrote: If [the Mackinac Center … High-performing teachers should ask the MEA the same question. Seniority-based … more

Former Teachers Union Heads, Staff, Parlayed Big MEA Paychecks Into Jumbo Public Pensions

Ex-MEA presidents get state-constitution guaranteed six-figure pensions

… could also use the six-figure MEA salary to generate a higher … the amount they collect in an MEA union salary toward getting … union. Maddox was succeeded as MEA president by Lu Battaglieri … election. Many current and past MEA employees and officials have … have had otherwise. Former MEA President Iris Salters is collecting … more

State's Largest Teachers Union Fails to Disclose 30 Percent of Its Income

MEA leaves $38.3M of income to speculation

… 2014 LM-2 disclosure form, the MEA reported over $38 million in … assume that the $38 million MEA listed under ‘All Other Receipts’ … involving members quitting the union, MEA Executive Director Gretchen … about the $33 million that MEA reported on its 2013 report … telephone voice message for MEA spokeswoman Nancy Knight requesting … more

Teacher Claims Union Ruined Her Credit, Humiliated Her Over Trying to Leave

Harper Creek educator files lawsuit against the MEA

… to September 2012 when the MEA was implementing its e-dues … window. That’s the only month the MEA allows its members to opt-out. … for Public Policy, said the MEA has a legal duty to be fully … that information isn't in the MEA's financial interest,” Wilcox said. “The MEA hasn't been forthcoming, and … more

Illegal Teacher Strike Rumored After Union’s ‘Job Action’ Letter

… asking members to give the MEA the authority to initiate a … states that on March 11, the MEA board of directors voted unanimously … favor of several actions the MEA would be taking to “ratchet … this vote means. It authorizes MEA to engage in significant activities … read as follows: “Do you give MEA the authority to initiate crisis … more

Hypocrisy Over Private Organizations 'Profiteering' Off Education System

MEA says profits bad for some, good for education establishment

… $212,848 in 2013 as president of the MEA, a private organization with annual revenue of $133 million. The MEA, which is the state's largest teachers … with the IRS. Neither Cook, nor an MEA spokeswoman responded to a request for comment. But the MEA is not the only organization in Michigan … more

Union, District Force Non-Union Teacher to Pay for Union Release Time

Teacher Adam Neuman sues MEA affiliate and Brighton Schools

… Districts Across the State Violating Michigan Right-to-Work Law Teachers Sue MEA To Escape Union Union Threatens Hall of Fame Coach With Legal Action For … Teacher Got Plenty of Info About Paying Dues, Nothing About Opting Out of the MEA more