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Another Way to Deal With Illegal Strikes
Abuse the privilege, lose the privilege
In response to reports that MEA is preparing to wage a statewide work stoppage as a protest against … day fine against unions may sound stiff, but for MEA, with its $130 million budget, $5,000 is a pittance, … number of districts would definitely smart, the MEA’s power base — it’s authority as bargaining representative … more
Public-Sector Unions Fight to Keep Bloated Benefits
… received by teachers is comparable to those in the private sector. The MEA’s argument is that, when controlling for education levels, public-sector employees … relative generosity of public vs. private sector compensation. Simply put, the MEA and its cohorts are in the business of maximizing the amount of money transferred … more
MEA Prez and VP should talk
… Record says: Let me Google that for you. If the MEA is staying away from insulting its former members, MEA President Steve Cook never got that memo. Cook has … eight times … in one press release posted on the MEA’s own website. Cook included this quote about right-to-work: … more
MEA Spends More On Salaries, Benefits Than Member Representation
Union deficit, spending issues hit as Michigan becomes right-to-work state
… That could come into play as MEA members soon will have the choice … the union.
The reports the MEA filed with the IRS show that … an 8.4 percent decline. The MEA's costs for its own employees' … to the question, 'Does the MEA exist to benefit its members or does the MEA exist to enrich itself?' It … more
Teacher Left Michigan Education Association and Has No Regrets
She says MEA president pension spiking scheme solidified her decision
… passive-aggressive behavior to stop us from leaving,” said Stawasz.
She now feels more strongly about her decision to leave, due to hearing about MEA President Steve Cook’s "pension spiking" arrangement with a local school district that will allow him to collect inflated benefits. Unlike Cook, who … more
Michigan's Two Teachers Unions Down Tens of Thousands of Members
MEA and AFT have lost almost 28,000 members in the past three years
… 9, 2015, Wisconsin enacted a full right-to-work law that applies not just in government but also to private sector workplaces.
AFT-Michigan and the MEA didn’t respond to emails seeking comment. more
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