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At Least 54 School Districts Have Contracts Dodging Michigan's Right-to-Work Law

… contracts that dodge the new right-to-work law. Michigan's law was passed … which created a window for unions to work with public school administrators … agreed to regardless of the right-to-work law, it is not included in … more

State Hired More Employees To Administer SEIU 'Dues Skim' Than Oversee Right-to-Work Law

'Where were they when the unions were running around creating fake employers so they could siphon off money?'

… with the headline: "Michigan right-to-work law creates at least two jobs; … enactment of the state's new right-to-work law. It quoted one union official … people I represent doing the work of two or three people. … For … more

MEA Memo Outlines Regrets and Possible Ways To Fight Right-to-Work Law

Union President: '[Recalls] are the least appealing of all the options'

… plans to fight Michigan's new right-to-work law. Cook also discusses why … Senate who were attempting to work with them." Sen. Jones said … effort affected efforts to pass the right-to-work law. Cook also discussed three … more

Right-to-Work Law Gives Workers Reason to Celebrate on Labor Day

Fast food protests highlight tired tactics of the past

… conditions they've chosen to work in. They demanded $15 an hour … good, $30 an hour is better, right? Or $60? Of course not, and … in the responsibility of a work environment, learn to communicate … Additionally, states that have right-to-work laws, which don't force union … more

Most of the Arrested Anti-Right-to-Work Protesters Have SEIU 'Dues Skim' Connections

Son of SEIU Healthcare Michigan president one of those facing charges

… others were arrested on Dec. 6 at the Capitol where they were protesting right-to-work legislation. They allegedly attempted to force their way onto the floor … more

AFSCME gets Supreme Court snicker

Lawyer quip on public sector employees being underpaid generates laugh

… week in Janus v. AFSCME, a case that if successful would virtually mean right-to-work status for all public sector workers across the nation. At the hearing the … more

Facts On Right-to-Work In Michigan and How Workers Can Get Out Of Their Union

New website launches highlighting worker freedom in the state

Michigan officially is a right-to-work state and as soon as current … workers can exercise their right to not pay dues or agency fees … featuring "fast facts" about right-to-work vs. non-right-to-work states, … more

Recent Corruption Scandals Involving Some of Michigan’s Largest Unions

Embezzlement, financial malpractice plague unions

In the five years since Michigan became a right-to-work state, most of its largest unions have seen a significant hit to their membership, revenues and … more

Michigan Press Association and Mackinac Center Joint Statement on Proposal 2 and the Freedom of Information Act

‘Chilling effects on citizens’ right to know’

… with the Freedom of Information Act in place, various units of government work to thwart requests for information that may be useful to the public. Access … change to the constitution that could have chilling effects on citizens’ right to know.”   ##### more

UAW Goes On Campus To Find New Members

Graduate students in California boost union membership numbers

… stipend to conduct research. In March 2012 Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation clarifying that in Michigan, graduate students at public universities who work as research assistants are legally considered to be students and not employees. So while graduate students teaching undergraduate classes or serving … more

Study: Right-to-Work Laws Lead To More People, More Jobs and Higher Pay

Report looks at RTW states and data from 1947 through 2011

States that have passed right-to-work laws have seen increased employment, … impossible to totally disentangle right-to-work from every other business friendly … this area acknowledge that right-to-work laws are really the … more

Dear Teachers Union: School Pensions Not Supposed To Be A Ponzi Scheme

Says so right in the state constitution

… cover all the promises made to all the system’s existing members. Properly managed pension systems do not require a fresh stream of new entrants to work. And new entrants don’t help a system when it is underfunded. Unfortunately, the state has failed to adequately fund the school pension system, resulting … more

The Union ‘Free-Rider Problem’ Myth in Right-to-Work Debate

The union is the one truly taking advantage of the collective bargaining arrangement

… Michigan on track to become a right-to-work state, which would make it … who don’t pay dues under a right-to-work law, union heads are implying … representation or other non-political work. That is a myth. For example, … more

Under Democratic rule, Lansing is headed back in time

New legislative majority wants to play policy ping pong, not build the future

… want to repeal Michigan’s right-to-work law, which just turned 10 years … only beneficiary of repealing right-to-work is unions, increasing their … consequences of repealing right-to-work, on the other hand, … more

Union President Receives 'Outstanding Organizing' Award For Shutting Down School To Protest Right-to-Work Law

Taylor School District local union staged 'sick-out' forcing 7,500 students to miss school

… to go to Lansing to protest right-to-work legislation. As a result, about … the state’s recently signed right-to-work law. That security clause … enough employees showed up to work. Warren Consolidated Schools, … more

Michigan Votes: Bill Would Lessen Mandates on Landscape Architects

Workers are forced to have seven years experience, take approved classes and provide references to the state

… landscape architects were able to work without having to jump through … that mandates requirements to work. The state now requires seven years of education or work experience, university-level … Architects (ASLA). For permission to work, citizens also need five references, … Training, Exam, Fees For the Right to Earn a Living - 'Irrational' … more

Superintendent Calls GOP Reps 'Moron' and 'Mental Midget' In Right-to-Work Debate

… Posthumus Lyons, R-Alto, on Dec. 12 while linking to right-to-work stories that appeared on news sites. On Dec. 12, … person." Rep. Agema said he defends Britten’s right to use his private Twitter account to say what … more

Union President Concedes Right-to-Work Lawsuit; Strikes Back Against Workers Who Left

… newsletter. Under Michigan's right-to-work law, employees can no longer … “Before Michigan’s Freedom-to-Work law, the union would simply … parent union. The state’s right-to-work law says that once union members … more

State Supreme Court Ruling: State Employees are Free to Exercise Right-to-Work

Court rules 4-3 that Civil Service Commission can't require involuntary payments to union

… workers may freely exercise right-to-work under a 4-3 ruling passed down … of Public Act 349 of 2012 (right-to-work). The UAW argued that PA 349 … result.” ~~~~~ See also: Right-to-Work in Michigan: A Visual … more

Indiana Is A Right-to-Work State

What does this mean for Michigan?

Michigan now has a right-to-work state as a neighbor, as Indiana … making his state the 23rd right-to-work state in the nation and the … Tallian, D-Portage, characterized right-to-work supporters as a radical … more

Right-to-Work Bill Rejected

14 House Republicans vote "nay"

… union members support the right of a worker to opt out of union … have turned Michigan into a right-to-work state. According to the MIRS … it was unlikely that this right-to-work bill would be taken up for … more

MEA Ordered to Stop Violating School Employees’ Right-to-Work Law Rights

… school employees' rights under right-to-work violates state labor law and … specifically Michigan’s new right-to-work law. The case began when Jason … they would exercise their right to opt out of paying dues — … more

Making Michigan Right-to-Work: Implementation Problems in Public Schools

… policy, describes her latest study on potential violations of Michigan's new "right-to-work" law by public school districts and teachers unions. more

State Board of Education President Complains Of 'Right-Wing' Agenda

Email sent only to Democrats urges them to 'remain active and vigilant' against education reform plans

… union members with so-called 'right-to-work' legislation. However, with … managed to fight off a damaging right-wing education agenda — for … update for other Democrats. "I work with Republicans all the time … with same message: this is right, this is wrong," Austin wrote … more

Mackinac Center on TV: Skorup makes case for keeping Michigan a right-to-work state

Whitmer said repeal effort is “on the horizon”

… make the case for Michigan’s right-to-work law. Since March 2013, Michigan has had a right-to-work law, allowing people in union … even taking power, they named right-to-work repeal, which would … more

Teacher Got Plenty of Info About Paying Union Dues, Nothing About Opting Out of the MEA

Saginaw teacher: 'It's a matter of principle and doing what's right'

When the right-to-work legislation passed in December, Saginaw … LaPorte said. "I think once right-to-work legislation passed, the union … forward that were affected by right-to-work." The Michigan Education … more

Right-to-Work Debate: Former Labor Boss and Think Tank Labor Expert Square Off

Experts discuss free riders, shaming ex-members and more

… in a debate over Michigan’s right-to-work law. “Those who are behind … weakened,” Gaffney asserted. “Right-to-work comes from the rise of the political right in this country and the conservative … more

With Right-to-Work, Employees No Longer Have to Put Up With Unions Opposed to Their Values

… warning its members about right-to-work laws that “undermine high-quality … critics of the NEA say what right-to-work laws really undermine is the … notwithstanding Michigan's right-to-work law: August is the … more

Union Membership in Michigan Down 38 Percent in 32 Years

Decline started long before right-to-work

… number of people who are working. The decline started long before Michigan's right-to-work law went into effect in 2013. In 1983, 3.3 million Michigan residents were … more

Union Prez Schooled On RTW

… used outdated information on right-to-work salaries from 2001 (President … than their counterparts in right-to-work states. (Economic Policy Institute). … Michigan legislature has imposed right-to-work on our state, I still … more

Star Struck: Why States Chase the Film Industry with Subsidies

While economists on the right and the left say they shouldn't

… Massachusetts, authored a study on state film subsidies four years ago when he worked for the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP). The Center is a … they aren’t a cost effective way to create jobs and income. I previously worked for what is generally considered to be a liberal organization. The conclusions … more

Right-to-Work Law Would Help Ensure Government Unions Could Not Elect Their Own Bosses

Public employee unions, politicians, bureaucrats and local officials all fight for the status quo

… Legislature is moving forward with a “right to work” bill.  States with these laws prohibit … rates. ~~~~~ See also: Facts On Right to Work vs. Forced Unionization States The … more

Collective Bargaining Initiative Is About Power, Not Rights

… freedom of religion and the right to trial by jury. Such rights … employee also has a personal right to decide which groups to associate … clarify the reasoning behind a “right to work” statute, a law which this … initiative would prohibit. A right-to-work law prevents employees … more

Michigan teacher relieved to learn she won’t be pushed back into union

Know your Janus rights: Government employees are exempt from forced unionization

… after the end of Michigan’s right-to-work law. Hopper has taught in Michigan … Friday that she will retain her right to free association after the repeal of the right-to-work law. While hundreds of thousands … more

Michigan Democrat tests positive for COVID, then votes in Lansing

Third time’s the charm: A Democrat once again attends session while positive for coronavirus

… up to session Tuesday to vote for the repeal of right-to-work. This is the third time in two months that a Democrat … member of the Democratic caucus to show up for work. “We’ll pass on the constructive criticism from … more

Michigan Education Association is down 37,000 members in a decade

Teachers union has dropped to under 80,000 members

… a decade ago, the state’s right-to-work law, which was enacted in 2012, … voted to repeal the state’s right-to-work law. But due to the U.S. Supreme … employees — still operate in a right-to-work environment. The U.S. … more

Michigan’s Union Members Deserve Democracy

… experienced union staff. Even with right-to-work, Michigan’s public employees deserve more rights. Right-to-work means that unions cannot get … having to earn dues under right-to-work does result in unions … more

Union Gave Teachers Pay Cut To Keep Compulsory Dues Coming

A few whistle-blowing teachers sued and — three years later — they won

… in spite of a new Michigan right-to-work law that bans making union … just days before Michigan's right-to-work law went into effect on March … lot just to dodge Michigan’s right-to-work law. "After going … more

Photographer’s Business Hurting; Supports Lockdown

Work-at-home second job is a fortunate fallback

… thinks the lockdown was the right thing to do. “I work very close to my clients, especially … distance yourself in this line of work and I would never want to put … family stays quarantined. “I work in media/news during the day … down, I know that it’s the right thing.” She said her family … more

Unions celebrate compulsory private sector dues as public sector membership wanes

Public employees can invoke their Janus rights, and opt out of paying unions

… represented by unions. Michigan’s unions rejoiced in March when Lansing repealed right-to-work. “After decades of anti-worker attacks,” Michigan AFL-CIO President Ron … more

Fears of Right-to-Work Proving False

… 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

What Law Says Is Optional With These School Districts And Unions

Cozy management/labor relations in public school districts contribute to abuses

… closing days of 2012, give school employees the right to opt out of financially supporting public sector … performance-based merit pay for teachers. In the years since right-to-work became the law of Michigan, contracts between school … more

When Will Right-to-Work Come to Michigan?

An interview with Rep. Mike Shirkey

… R-Clarklake, is expected to introduce right-to-work legislation in the Michigan … With Indiana moving toward right-to-work status, the issue appears to … interview. Have you introduced the right-to-work legislation? “No, … more

Right-to-Work Inches Ahead in Indiana

A dispatch from Indianapolis

… that would make Indiana a right-to-work state moved to the floor of … each, decided to show up for work, ending their walk-out Monday, … terms of economic competition, right-to-work states fare better than those … more

Right to Work Isn't the Only Option

‘One or none’ also gives workers, unions choice

Even with Michigan’s right-to-work law, workers do not have full … nonmembers. In Michigan, unlike non-right-to-work states, workers do not need … they want it or not. But right-to-work isn’t the only option … more

RTW States Lead the Way

More income, population growth

… the debate in Michigan over right-to-work, critics commonly incited fear … law meant "giving you the right to work for less money." As right-to-work is being discussed … more

Activists United Against Union 'Power Grab' Proposal

Rally on Capitol steps focuses on giving workers right to choose

… proposal to permanently lock right-to-work out of Michigan spoke out Thursday … steps of the State Capitol. A right-to-work law would prohibit workers … of Michigan voters support right-to-work in Michigan. A coalition … more

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

Union's estimate is missing some important context

… stay with their union after right-to-work legislation gave them the chance … signed contracts before the right-to-work legislation took effect. Cook … 1 percent exercised their right to leave. "I think the MEA … more

Taylor School Board Approves Contract Forcing Teachers To Pay Union

… members from exercising their right to not pay dues or fees to … condition of employment.  That right will be available to union … Michigan became the nation's 24th right-to-work state late last year. The “union … Prevent Members From Exercising Right To Not Pay Dues Western Michigan … more

Cutting the Union Cord: A Cautionary Tale

Former Teamster: 'My union failed me'

Michigan’s right-to-work law is expected to take effect April … workers.” Under the state's new right-to-work law, workers must wait for … extend contracts before the right-to-work law takes effect. To … more

2013 In Review: Worker Freedom, Medicaid Expansion Took Center Stage

… nationally. The passage of a right-to-work law made Michigan the 24th … that giving union members the right to decide if they want to pay … employment would result in dangerous work places, lower wages, higher … demise of the state. History of right-to-work laws in other states … more

Labor Reform Not a Death Knell for Legislators After All

Timeline shows reformer success in later elections

… representative or senator who voted for right-to-work lost in the general election … ballot. They did not. And right-to-work was such a nonissue in the … election after Indiana passed right-to-work, Republicans picked … more

Saving Money for Michigan Workers

Workers should be able to keep their money

… policy that will cost working families a lot of money – repealing Michigan’s right-to-work law. This law, passed in 2012, makes it illegal for the government to force … more

Commentary: Right-to-Work Will Keep Michigan Competitive

… soon become America's 23rd right-to-work state: Legislation is under … information on the influence of right-to-work laws comes from a 1998 study … states where one state had right-to-work protections and the … more

Most Michigan Voters Think Right-to-Work Is a Winner

Overwhelming support for choice in unionization

… of Michigan voters support right-to-work, according to multiple polls … most recent polling result on right-to-work in Michigan. The survey, commissioned … percent of likely voters support right-to-work. Opposition among Michigan … more

Research Shows Right-to-Work Laws the Right Way to Go

… Indiana is now America’s 23rd right-to-work state. Michigan may need to … Research shows that states with right-to-work laws arguably are better off … seems to demonstrate that right-to-work status can be a powerful … more

Numbers Game

Media inflates number of protesters at rally against worker freedom

… 2 ballot initiative, which would have banned a right-to-work law in Michigan, among other things. Based on the … seen on the street there instead of concentrated right in front of the Capitol. In addition, several hundred … more

Indiana Right-to-Work Bill Slows Down

… POLIS — Indiana becoming a right-to-work state still appears inevitable, … of the House version of an right-to-work bill (House Bill 1001) until … unions from the effects of the right-to-work measure. It now appears … more

State Government Has Poor Record Predicting Jobs

… chastised Gov. Snyder recently for not giving an estimate on how many jobs the right-to-work law would create in Michigan. In February 2012, Skubick also criticized … more

These Teachers Earning More Under ‘Right To Work For Less’

Their union is getting less, though

… Press headline that read “Right To Work For Less,” a pair of letters … condemned the state’s just-passed right-to-work law. Teacher salary data is … Public Schools, read, in part: “Right-to-work legislation will have … more

State Senator Kicks Open Right-to-Work Door

… John Proos has opened the right-to-work “can” that Gov. Rick Snyder … municipalities in Michigan to create right-to-work zones. It is Senate Bill 120. … R-Troy, has also introduced a right-to-work zone bill in the Michigan … more

Can Michigan Become a Right-to-Work State?

… manufacturing jobs nationwide, right-to-work laws have to be considered. There are 22 states that have right-to-work laws that allow employees to … possibility of Michigan enacting right-to-work legislation after the … more

Teacher Right-to-Work Looking Like a Done Deal

Support from Senate, House and Governor may align for swift passage

… of legislation to provide right-to-work status for Michigan public … been that he wouldn't press right-to-work as an agenda item, but he'd … would that position apply to right-to-work just for teachers? … more

What a Union Looks Like in a RTW State

Alabama UAW shuns rhetoric, gives honest answers

… begin unionizing workers in right-to-work states. The words and actions … all remember Alabama is a Right to Work state; therefore, it is totally … feel it isn’t then it is your right not to join. Q: Alabama is … more

Bill To Increase State Transparency Could Reduce It

Wouldn’t be first time the legislative process worked against open government

… is even considering constricting the citizens’ ‘right to know,’” Andrzejewski said. “Taxpayers already … and already own the payroll records.” “When you work for government, you work for the taxpayer,” he added. “Taxpayers deserve … more

Kentucky, Missouri Set Off Wave of Labor Reform

2017 poised to be big year for worker freedom

… January, Kentucky became the 27th right-to-work state, sparking what could … Show-Me State may not stop with right-to-work. Its Legislature is currently … the economy as a whole in right-to-work states. Vernuccio and … more

Why are RTW States Gaining Population?

Better income potential

… you listen to opponents of right-to-work laws, the claims are dire. … forced unionism states to right-to-work states? My colleague Michael … gains in income and jobs for right-to-work states. But they also … more

Superintendent Doing Something About Illegal Contract Provision

Head of Northport Public Schools making sure teachers are informed of their rights

… that violates the state’s right-to-work law by stating that teachers … language contrary to the state's right-to-work law. Several have indicated … State Violating Michigan's Right-to-Work Law School Haze: Contract … more

Union Bullying Members is Shedding Them: Over 500 People Leave Operating Engineers

Another welcoming people has gained them back

… opted out under the state's right-to-work law by printing their names … out of the union under the right-to-work law. At that time, Business … “weathered the storm” with right-to-work. Michigan Capitol … more

West Virginia Supreme Court Tests Unions' Novel Theory

Mackinac Center files brief supporting worker freedom

… Midwestern states were adopting right-to-work laws, several unions decided … new challenge to these laws. Right-to-work laws allow employees to choose … not. When states do not have right-to-work laws, employees can … more

Michigan Migration in a Holding Pattern

… enterprises, the adoption of a right-to-work law bodes well for workers … for opportunity. Over time, right-to-work states have experienced far … people who had moved from non-right-to-work states. Rigorous statistical … more

Commentary: A Milestone for Michigan — Worker Freedom in the 'Big Labor' State

Unions now will have to be accountable to workers to justify the payment of dues

… support their union or not. Right-to-work simply means that a union no … tried to delay or avoid the right-to-work law. Some unions took advantage … extended their contracts to delay right-to-work. Washtenaw County even … more

School Official Says Illegal Language Should Be Removed From Union Contract

Monroe Public Schools assistant superintendent quick to acknowledge that changes should be made

… in violation of the state's right-to-work law and says they should be … conflict with the state's right-to-work law that took effect March … in violation of the state's right-to-work law, though district … more

School District Reaches Five-Year Contract Preventing Teachers From Leaving the Union

Taylor School District board is expected to approve deal Thursday

… members from exercising their right to not pay dues or fees to … becoming the nation's 24th right-to-work state late last year. The law … union in the absence of a right-to-work law. Union members in the … more

Wayne State President's Union Contract Defense Falls Flat

If eight years is good, why not a 20-year union contract?

… to circumvent the state’s right-to-work law would make it difficult … granted by the state’s new right-to-work law. And, he’s telling potential … nationally that if they want to work for Wayne State their future … more

County's Rush to Approve New Union Contracts Could Prove Futile

Washtenaw County approved contracts with 15 unions but did not do actuarial analyses

… the impact of the state's right-to-work law. The union contracts allowed … to be re-ratified and then right-to-work would kick in. "This raises … cost was needed. However we worked hand in hand with our actuary … more

Union Surrenders Member Benefits To Keep Unenforceable Clause In Contract

Some teachers could lose as much as $12,700

… employment. But the state's right-to-work law makes that illegal if the … rejected that request.  When the right-to-work law was passed in December 2012, … contracts for several years before right-to-work became effective on March … more

Another School Contract Extended To Lock Teachers Into Union Membership

East China agrees to contract forcing employees to pay money to the union

… just days before the state's right-to-work law goes into effect. Michigan's right-to-work law takes effect March 28, … in a way that bypassed the right-to-work law. To me, that was … more

Union Says Photo IDs not Necessary to Vote — Unless You Vote to Leave Union

UAW fights photo IDs for voting; demands photo ID to opt out of union

… their freedoms under the new right-to-work law in Michigan to opt out … According to the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation (NRTWF), … their rights under Michigan’s right-to-work law," said Mark Mix, … more

More Good News for Michigan

State climbs to 12th place in economic outlook rankings

… to passage of the state's right-to-work law as the driving force for … 1947 through 2011 states with right-to-work laws experienced a 0.8 percentage … been 2 percent, and adding a right-to-work law made it 2.8 percent, … more

Who’s the Freeloader? MEA Spends More On Benefits Than Bargaining

Union member: 'I hope the MEA wants to win back the loyalty of its former members'

… August, he used the state's right-to-work law to leave the MEA. Now … opt out of the MEA under the right-to-work law "freeloaders" in a TV interview, … 'Free Rider Problem' Myth In Right-to-Work Debate Union Will … more

Charter Schools Cost Unions Millions in Dues

Every charter teacher costs unions about $1,000 a year

… establishment. The Michigan right-to-work law enacted in late 2012 may … in numbers that rival the right-to-work law. A total of 9,645 teachers worked in Michigan charter schools … more

Video Report: Teachers Hope Their Win Against Union Emboldens Others

… union failed to honor their right not to pay dues or fees under Michigan's right-to-work law. The union claimed the … To Investigate Possible MEA Right-to-Work Violations Teachers Sue MEA … more

MEA Aggressive With Dues Collection Information; Silent On How To Opt Out

Union executive questioned at MERC hearing about unfair labor practice complaints

… to inform members of their right to leave the union. According … paychecks. The other was Michigan's right-to-work law, which allows people to … on Aug. 26, 2013. "After right-to-work passed in December 2012, did … more

MEA Testimony: Lower K-12 Spending State Does Better Than Michigan

Comparison contradicts union’s talking points

… complying with the state's right-to-work law. Tennessee has been a right-to-work state since 1947. MEA spokesperson … To Investigate Possible MEA Right-to-Work Violations Teachers … more

Union Sends Out Misleading 'Consent Form' When Members Try To Leave

Attorney: 'These scare tactics are...more what you would expect from boiler room telemarketers'

… opting out under the state's right-to-work law to initial a "Nonmember … nothing to do with the actual right-to-work process. An attorney compared … 'Free Rider Problem' Myth In Right-to-Work Debate Union Will … more

Teacher Unions Agree to Faulty Contracts in Order to Maintain Mandatory Dues

… was signed before Michigan’s right-to-work law took effect. But even though … Despite being signed before right-to-work, the contract didn’t take effect … bargaining agreements before the right-to-work deadline, but have … more

MEA Agency Fees Far Exceed Cost of Contract Negotiations

Union spokesman: 'Everything is about money'

… contract negotiations? Before right-to-work was signed into law in December … He talked about the state's right-to-work law and the union's insistence … said. "That's why they passed right-to-work in the first place … more

Teachers Sue MEA To Escape Union

Union demanded bank account information and threatened teacher's credit

… out as part of the state's right-to-work law, but the union will not … with the state's passage of a right-to-work law, she felt she had more … Education Association CapCon Right-to-Work Coverage Know Your … more

Lawsuit Filed To Protect Teachers' Rights

Mackinac Center Legal Foundation files on behalf of three Taylor school district teachers who disagree with 10-year clause that forces them to pay dues or fees to keep job

… members from exercising the right to leave the union without … Michigan's recently passed right-to-work law. The decade-long extended … Michigan became the 24th right-to-work state on Dec. 11. The law prohibits … more

Michigan Teacher Union vs. Success of Right-to-Work in N.C. and Oklahoma

… Doug Pratt asserted that two right-to-work states lost jobs when they adopted right-to-work legislation. “You look at … they lost jobs when they went right-to-work,” Pratt said. But … more

Union Will Use 'Any Legal Means' to Combat Members Who Want to Leave

Two former MEA local presidents question August-only resignation window

… Regrets and Possible Ways To Fight Right-to-Work Law MEA Spends More On Salaries, Benefits … Union 'Free-Rider Problem' Myth In Right-to-Work Debate Teacher Union Executives Get … more

Lawsuit Filed Against MEA Over Dues Policies, 'Fair Representation'

Novi teacher joins others from across the state suing the MEA to try to get out of the union

… MEA was complying with Michigan's right-to-work law. The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation … Panel To Investigate Possible MEA Right-to-Work Violations Teachers Sue MEA To Escape … more

Applauding Michigan Legislators Who Supported Workplace Freedom and Liberty

Gov. Rick Snyder never lied about right-to-work legislation in Michigan. In 2009, he … and stuck to his preference that a right-to-work bill not reach his desk because he … more

Indiana Dems Still Boycotting To Avoid Right-To-Work Vote

… Democrats are continuing their work stoppage. Republicans control … way the Democrats can stop a right-to-work measure from being passed – … their amendment to put the right-to-work issue on the November ballot … more

Union Intimidation List Back Up

Hurley Medical Center officials disavow responsibility for the list being reposted

… of the Union Month' For Teachers The Union 'Free Rider Problem' Myth In Right-to-Work Debate Union Will Use 'Any Legal Means' To Combat Members Who Want To L … more

MEA Rhetoric Aimed At Misdirecting Teachers From Focusing On August Opt Out

Union bashes Mackinac Center and oil companies; teacher pension funds bolstered by Exxon, Chevron

… for Public Policy is informing teachers of their rights under Michigan's right-to-work law. Teachers who belong to the MEA but do not want to support the union … more

MEA Sends Collections Agency After Another Member Trying To Leave

School employee: 'I am extremely frustrated and angry about the time I have to expend fighting the union for my freedom from harassment'

… “It was either that or find employment elsewhere,” O’Neil said. When right-to-work became law in March of 2013, O’Neil thought she was free to leave the Michigan … more

Dems Don't Run: Standoff Ends — Indiana Right-to-Work Obstacle Cleared

A dispatch from Indianapolis

… way of Indiana becoming a right-to-work state was a threatened walk-out … would basically have been a work stoppage, the Democrats backed … the Democrats have returned, right-to-work legislation is expected to … more

Indy Democrats Still Not Showing Up — Right-to-Work Standoff Drags On

… Indiana Republicans to pass right-to-work legislation remained stalled … using this authority over the right-to-work issue last year that resulted … for three days to keep the right-to-work legislation from moving. … more