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Past Mistakes Haunt Builder Trying to Find Work
Michigan’s occupational licensure mandate can permanently impair those with criminal records
… “According to the law, I can work in a variety of fields and … it does, I’m not allowed to work. I’ve spent a lot of hard-working … integrity. It should be my right to be legally in business for … has decades of contracting work: His first roofing job was … the bar closed, he went to work for the company. His first … more
House Members Right to Be Skeptical of Server Farm Favors
Hard to kick the corporate welfare habit
… California developer.
This fits a pattern of lawmakers becoming dazzled by promises surrounding a fad industry or development scheme. A “this might just work” feel takes hold in their caucuses — but only if lawmakers give special favors to the developer.
The data center is the latest project dangled before … more
State Official Has Reputation for Doing it the Right Way
A look at Michigan's Election Director Chris Thomas
… Michigan voters well for the past three decades,” Secretary of State Ruth Johnson told Capitol Confidential. “I value his support and expertise as we work to ensure elections integrity.”
Bill Ballenger, founder of Inside Michigan Politics, said that Thomas has lived up to very high standards.
“Chris … more
UAW Prez: SEIU ‘Dues Skim’ More Important Than RTW
… than Michigan's becoming a right-to-work state.
“[T]here was a whole … more serious, honestly, than right-to-work; denying them the right to collective bargaining.” … more
The Hard Work Of Creating A Marijuana Business Cartel
Commercial pot about to become big business here; valuable turf in play
… and staffed by its employees.
In a phone conversation, Dave Harns, a spokesperson at the licensing agency, pointed to the reforms as a step in the right direction for streamlining policy and approvals. “We were once months behind, then weeks behind. Currently, we are not behind. We are now opening applications … more
EV batteries can’t survive a scratch — Reuters
If cost and range anxiety weren’t enough of a problem, EV collisions will be costly
… Royal Oak testified to Michigan lawmakers that she “would not accept an EV right now if you gave me one.”
Russ lost two refrigerator loads of groceries … charge the vehicle, she would have been paying for Uber rides to and from work.
A report in Reuters last week points toward another problem for the electric … more
Federal Official Would Deprive These Workers Of Right To Fire Their Union
They’re appealing after he shut down their union decertification vote
… project who sought and won the right to seek the decertification … stonewalling just to exercise their right to vote out an unpopular union,” said National Right to Work Foundation President Mark Mix. … delineates why employees’ right to vote should not be delayed … more
Grand Traverse County Commission Poised to Pass Freedom to Work Resolution
… for the passage of a state right-to-work law. The amendment, proposed … enact an Employee Freedom To Work Act that will safeguard our … persons in Michigan have the right, freely and without fear of … After Gillman argued that right-to-work was associated with … more
Ruling Upholds the Right of Public Employees to Resign From Union Whenever They Want
MERC unanimously outlines intention to throw out MEA's 'August window'
… in Michigan have the legal right to resign from a union whenever … year, violates the state’s right-to-work law.
All three MERC commissioners … rule was not impacted by the right-to-work law. It also maintains that … more
Bars, Restaurants Could See 280 Percent Increase in Labor Costs With Minimum Wage Ballot Proposal
Small business owners fear negative consequences; group pushing proposal disagrees
… impact," Mendivil said. "We might have less employees or reduce the hours they work [to] a part-time schedule."
Scott Parkhurst, an operating partner with … prices.
"We would strive to keep the employees we have, as we have the right amount of employees for the business we have," he said. "If there is a business … more
Bill Proposes Adding Wind Industry to 'Right to Farm' Act
House Bill 5886 would let wind turbines avoid zoning and building permits
… 5886 would amend Michigan’s Right to Farm Act to include wind … kind.
Enacted in 1981, the Right to Farm Act was meant to protect … should be included in the Right to Farm Act,” Andrew Vermeesch, … Confidential. “The Michigan Right to Farm Act is recognized nationally … energy. I know that we need to work with the Republicans, so I … more
Whitmer Initially Defiant On Losing Emergency Powers, Now Says Will Work With Legislature
Senate Majority leader reported radio silence from administration as of 1 p.m. Sunday
… we have to have justices who do the right thing and follow the rule of law,” … yet. Shirkey said he’d be willing to work with Whitmer on what to do next regarding … statement Sunday that she was willing to work with the state legislature.
"The governor is ready to work across the aisle with Republicans in … more
The MEDC’s Pure Michigan Puffery: Part II
Reforms could make agency more credible
… Lansing should require it (or else shut the agency down).
What would the work of a reshaped MEDC look like?
First, an independent and credible agency … a way that would make it possible for outside scholars to replicate its work. As my colleague, economist Michael Hicks, has pointed out, this is all … more
Teachers Union Not Really Against Student Learning And Better Teachers, Right?
Look beyond the label on resolutions defeated at NEA’s annual meeting
… education.”
A second item that delegates failed to ratify resolved the union work “towards the goal of making every educator a great educator” by adopting … unimportant or inappropriate. To the contrary, these are the goals that guide the work we do. But they need not, and must not, be achieved at the expense of due … more
Michigan House energy work group aims to address power outages
And three other takeaways from the House Energy Committee’s hearing on mass outages in Michigan
… House Energy Committee, said a work group will be convened to discuss … companies.
“We are planning a work group around this, because … Scott, D-Detroit.
The form this work group will take, and who will … vehicles. I would not accept an EV right now if you gave me one,” Russ … had to call an Uber to get to work, adding to her expense.
3. … more
Bill Would Help Stop 'National Effort' Mandating Paid Work Leave
… due to illness.
"The effort to deny local governments in Michigan the right to establish their own leave laws is part of a misguided and dangerous national … for paid sick days laws — plain and simple," said Vicki Shabo, director of work and family programs at the National Partnership for Women & Families. "Local … more
Whitmer Erroneously Claims State Taxpayer Handout To Pfizer Covered Vaccine Work
Company to get $10.5 million for plant that hasn’t been started yet
… drug manufacturing plant in Portage, creating 450 good paying jobs. That’s right, the same Portage, Michigan, plant where the first doses of Pfizer’s safe, … been all projected costs and no benefits” to date, he said.
Whitmer is right in saying that Michiganders take pride in a home state facility playing … more
Ford halts work at Marshall site, but state keeps spending
No pause in Michigan Strategic Fund’s $65M giveaway to embattled BlueOval Battery Park
… the Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance for infrastructure improvements at the site. While the Ford project is called BlueOval Battery Park, right now it’s known as the “MAJOR” campus: Marshall Area Jobs, Opportunities and Recreation.
Jim Durian, CEO of the Marshall alliance, told Michigan Capitol … more
School Employees Dump Michigan Education Association in Droves
… lawmakers made Michigan a right-to-work state, meaning unions could … opting out under their new right-to-work rights.
The union still finds … just how much the state’s right-to-work law had cut their ranks.” … more
'We’re Number 10' in School Choice
Could be better for Detroit students
… Detroit gains points with a 54 percent market share for charter schools, the nation’s second-highest. At least on paper, Detroit families also have the right under a state policy known as schools of choice to send their children to schools in neighboring districts. The catch is, not all those districts have … more
He Supported Restricting Teachers’ Right To Leave Union, Now Asks DeVos Why Others Help Them Leave
New Jersey politician who sponsored restrictive law upset that Mackinac Center contacted teachers
… employees in his state about their right to stop paying fees to public … states’ authority to enact right-to-work laws, which prohibit compelling … the passage of Michigan’s right-to-work law, the Michigan Education … more
Forfeiture: What Next?
Take a look at bonding
… activity. These steps were modest, but in a state that had among the worst-rated forfeiture laws in the nation, they are a significant move in the right direction.
So what next? Another important issue is bonding requirements.
When the police seize someone’s property or cash, it is held by the government. … more
The Dangers of Painting — State Law Requires Training, Exam, Fees For the Right to Earn a Living
'Irrational' licensing requirements force painters, floor sanders, glaziers to give time and money
…
Lisa Knepper, director of strategic research at the Institute for Justice, worked on the firm’s recent report on licensing in all 50 states. She says that … unlikely that this licensing has made Michigan a less dangerous place to work and live.
“We are not aware of any epidemic of harm from residential painters … more
Voter Scorecard Designed to 'Make Lansing Listen'
… principles that Michigan needs to get back on the right track."
CSG assigns a percentage score to each … amendment allowing local governments to create "right-to-work zones."
A bill to revise corporate acquisition … more
Anti-eviction advocacy group in Detroit due to get $20M from taxpayers
State budget provides $2.5M; the rest comes from federal budget
The Detroit Right To Counsel Coalition is getting $2.5 million … process.
“Housing is a human right,” the organization’s website … public funds to defend that right. “We fight for the right to free legal representation … President Mary Sheffield for their work to secure the funding.” The … more
Sun May Finally Shine on State Pols' Staff Salary Secrets
All five GOP gov candidates support bill to remove special FOIA exemption for Legislature and governor's office
… politicians running local governments tell taxpayers who has been hired to work for them and how much those persons are being paid. Former Detroit Mayor … than 10 million pairs of eyes making sure [politicians] are doing what is right and not wasting their money."
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In an interview with the Gongwer News … more
Michigan Capitol Confidential Vote History
… on whether TO RESTRICT THE RIGHT of shareholders to sell their own stock.
April 2010
"Right to Work" - Lawmakers voting on an amendment SUPPORTING RIGHT-TO-WORK zones.
"Dept. of State Cost-Saving" … more
Michigan Capitol Confidential Election 2014 Coverage
… about keeping Michigan on the right track,” Sen. Mike Kowall said. … abortion. And Michigan became the 24th right-to-work state in the face of tremendous … been repealed in 2012, when right-to-work was passed. I proudly voted … more
Dearborn school contract appears to ignore Supreme Court ruling
Contract implies teachers must pay union dues or fees
… control, revoked Michigan’s right-to-work law in 2023, with the changes taking effect Feb. 13, 2024.
Right-to-work’s repeal does not affect government … they have a First Amendment right not to join a union. But private … more
West Michigan security guards push back against forced union dues
Workers pursue deauthorization vote
… the effort by the National Right to Work Foundation.
As the foundation … majority of employees in a work unit can cast ballots to nullify … vote.
The security guards work for a company called Triple …
Since Michigan’s repeal of right-to-work took effect last month, … more
UAW membership drops significantly in Michigan
Membership is the lowest in more than a decade
… Americans are interested in joining one. Right-to-work laws, which are the main detriment … popular. Michigan, however, repealed its right-to-work law this year. more
Dearborn schools responds to CapCon story on contract language
U.S. Supreme Court has ruled union fees requirements for public employees unconstitutional
… public sector employees have a constitutional right not to pay union dues or fees.
The contract reads, … developments.
“School employees have a constitutional right to work without being forced to pay a union, and their … more
Six charts to change your mind about Michigan
Our state’s competitiveness ranges from poor to middling
… lagging behind that of the typical state right now, but our challenges go back many … began. Each state is a dot. The further right a state is on the chart, the higher … around a line that goes up and to the right, meaning that the more economic freedom … are down. Corporate welfare doesn’t work and economic freedom does. All in six … more
Michigan must untether itself from UAW
The state is hand-in-glove with a union that has a wandering eye
… Michigan to the UAW by repealing right-to-work protections for the private … wandering eyes. No sooner than right-to-work repeal took effect did the … members.
Michigan’s repeal of right-to-work places workers in the … more
Indiana RTW: No Movement, Just Rhetoric
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana's right-to-work legislation stayed put today … place, as the Democrats pulled a work stoppage for the fifth time … will become the nation's 23rd right-to-work state. Under the legislation … more
Worker Freedom Won Tuesday
… level. Candidates who supported right-to-work were widely successful, and … governors who support passing right-to-work legislation and possibly other … labor reforms.
Opponents of right-to-work in West Virginia failed … more
Union 'Dues' vs. Union 'Fees': Michigan Union Head Deliberately Clouds the Issue
… Michigan potentially becoming a right-to-work state.
Capitol City Recap … inquiries as to what changes a right-to-work law would bring about, Swift … avoided the word "fee."
A right-to-work law prohibits contracts … more
Michigan’s Two Big Teachers Unions In Decline
Membership is down ever since they lost the power to compel payments as a condition of employment
… the passage of Michigan’s right-to-work law in 2012. Before the law … including agency fee payers. Under right-to-work, all such dues and fee payments … a membership decline since right-to-work became law. The state’s … more
Union Settles Suit, Will Stop Harassing Teacher For Dues She Doesn't Owe
… union dues.
The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation announced … represented pro bono by the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation. Its … out that under the Michigan right-to-work law enacted in 2012, … more
5 years after Janus ruling, 22% of government employees opt out of unions
Union coffers down an estimated $733 million; Mackinac Center study offers latest information on ‘Janus Effect’
… employees have a First Amendment right to work at their jobs regardless of … nationwide, constitutional right-to-work for government employees, including … Michigan lawmakers repealed right-to-work this year, government … more
MICHIGAN CAPITOL CONFIDENTIAL
Spring 2013 Edition
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Republican Senators Against Right-to-Work
Republican House Members Who Voted Against Right-to-Work
SEIU ‘Skim Tracker’ Stops Ticking … Best Arbiters of the Market
Right-to-Work Comes To Michigan: … more
Debate: Could Union Costs Be Pricing Michigan Out of Auto Jobs?
In his study “Right To Work, The wrong answer for Michigan’s … companies that chose Michigan over right-to-work states.
Lafer wrote, “Indeed, … continue to prefer Michigan over right-to-work competitors …”
But … more
Union membership reaches a 40-year low
The last 15 years have seen the number of government union members drop by 900,000
… series of states began passing right-to-work laws, giving workers the right to opt out of union membership … sector workers nationwide had right-to-work status.
Since 2011 the share … more
Union Threatens School District for Removing Illegal Language From Contracts
MEA sent 'cease and desist' letter to superintendent
… Association.” Under the Michigan right-to-work law enacted in 2012, workers … March 2013 must expire for the right-to-work law to take effect.
Mary McGee-Cullen, … was wrong.
“MEA officials worked to keep contract language … more
Michigan Woman Could Be Key To Changing Federal Labor Law
The right of an employee to renounce membership in a membership … withhold dues, at the heart of right-to-work statutes like the one adopted … burdensome restrictions on the right to withdraw from union membership, … attorney with the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation … more
Teachers Contract Contains Questionable Forced Unionization Clause
Plymouth-Canton union wants teachers fired if they don't join union, which is illegal under state's RTW law
… six months after the state's right-to-work law became effective, the Plymouth-Canton … join the union.
Michigan's right-to-work law became effective March … violating state law involving right-to-work.
Patrick Wright, vice … more
Strings May Be Attached When a Politician Has the Union Label
… jobs, Charter Schools and "Right-To-Work" legislation ... will jeopardize … states, for instance, that "right-to-work" laws have increased infant … that Michigan should consider right-to-work laws if it wants to … more
Federal Bill Would Force Tens of Thousands in Michigan Back Into Unions
You’ll have to pay union dues as a condition of employment in many workplaces (government workers excepted)
The right of private sector employees not to be forced into … passage of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act is a real possibility that would render Michigan’s right-to-work law, adopted in 2012, a nullity. … dues or fees since Michigan’s right-to-work went into effect — … more
Why Michigan loses people to other states
Policies that attract populations to other states are opposed by Whitmer and unmentioned by growth council
… lawmakers have joined the suit.
Right-to-work is also a factor that drives … signed a repeal of the 2012 right-to-work law earlier this year.
“The … moved from states without right-to-work laws to states with … more
Michigan job, population numbers fall behind national trends
Recovery from pandemic has also lagged the national average
… Center released a study in 2023 on how to grow Michigan. Lower taxes and right-to-work have been successful tools other states used to grow population and jobs. … more
MEA Prez and VP should talk
… they opted out of their union via right-to-work.
Nancy Strachan, vice president of … website. Cook included this quote about right-to-work: “or as I call it, ‘Freedom to Freeload.’ … more
Mackinac Center President Honored for Leadership
Joseph G. Lehman wins 2013 Roe Award at State Policy Network annual meeting
… for the state’s freedom to work law, which went into effect … Lehman.
“For Joe Lehman, his work is much more than a job,” DeVos said. “Joe’s work is a calling. … He does so … Michigan, such as freedom to work. I accept the award on behalf … freedom and the passage of a right-to-work law in Michigan. Mackinac … more
Union Leader Claims Government Entities 'Falsifying' Financial Problems
… of his union via Michigan's right-to-work law, Teamsters Local 214 President … faith.
The letter states: “Right to Work laws are eliminating your right to be represented; these laws … more
Union Gets $241k From Turning Teachers Over to Collection Agency
… collection agencies when they stopped paying union dues after the state’s right-to-work law became effective.
Between 2013 and 2016, the Michigan Education Association … more
Michigan Nurse Sues Teamsters For Taking Illegal Union Dues
Genesys Medical also on the hook for going along
… February 2018. Under the Michigan right-to-work law enacted in 2012, workers … attorneys from the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, a … cases brought with National Right to Work Foundation legal aid … more
Union Executive Calls Most Member Grievances 'Frivolous'
… the union by exercising the right-to-work law rights. The workers no … Teamsters For Extra Fee Imposed On Right-to-Work Employees
Michigan Capitol Confidential Right-to-Work Coverage
Right-to-Work: … more
Teacher Who Never Wanted Union Representation Still Forced To Be A Member
Saginaw art teacher said he was not told he had only one month to exercise his rights
… year when Michigan became a right-to-work state, which allows union members … to begin with, and when the right-to-work action passed, I was excited … responsibility is to fight for the right of the worker, and my right … more
Outgoing NEA Union President Gets $123,000 Raise; Membership Falls 40,700
Total compensation up to $541,000
… paid more for the important work they do, so teachers need skilled … McHugh said, referring to the right-to-work law that was passed in 2012. … contracts expire.”
Even after right-to-work is fully phased-in for Michigan … more
Union Membership In US Stands At Lowest Level On Record; State Drops To 12th Nationally
… contrast, 33.9% of those who work for a public employer are in … of organized labor became a right-to-work state a decade ago. The law, … accelerated by states passing right-to-work laws in the past decade, including … more
'Worst Fears' of MEA Realized as Teachers Leave
Union president's greatest fear was losing 'thousands' of members — another 5K left in August
… discussing the first year of the right-to-work law, Michigan Education Association … 95 percent of membership in right-to-work states. Cook said that wasn’t … union in the first year of right-to-work, another 8,000 members … more
2014 Election Aftermath
Unions' bark worse than their bite
… considered a labor stronghold, right-to-work was nowhere to be found in …
So low was the saliency of right-to-work as a negative issue that even … Association dismissed it. At a right-to-work panel discussion in … more
Union Tribunal's $10,000 Hit On Electrician Brings Federal Labor Lawsuit
Former union contractor now working for wife's nonunion shop — and she was also threatened
… failed to inform him of his right to stop paying union dues when he went to work for his wife, whose employees … retaliation.
The National Right to Work Foundation is representing … attacking a man for choosing to work alongside his wife all to expand … more
Teamsters Drop Case Requiring Non-Members Pay Unfair Fee
Mackinac Center Legal Foundation wins case against union; Teamsters will pay Foundation's legal fees
… obligations under Michigan’s right-to-work law.
The Teamsters and the …
Last year, after the state's right-to-work law went into effect and it … union must still surrender the right to speak and act for themselves … more
Hung Supreme Court Delays Freedom for Public Employees
Supporters of workers' first amendment rights still optimistic
… case that would have brought right-to-work protections for public employees … meaning government unions in non-right-to-work states can still get public … they have a First Amendment right not to fund politics they disagree … more
When workers in Michigan had a choice, they left unions
Union numbers and former members tell the story Democrats will not
… took away Michigan workers’ right to choose union membership … that repealing the state’s right-to-work law would protect workers’ … unions while they had the right. The state’s largest unions … Michigan members during the right-to-work era, the biggest percentage … more
Did You Know?
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Sweet Home Alabama
By Paul Kersey
Right-to-work states like Alabama are on pace to pass Michigan for per capita disposable … more
MEA Gives Update on Cyberbullying Bill While Still Bullying Ex-Members
… against bullying - unless it applies to former members who exercise their new right to not pay union dues as a condition of employment. In those cases, individual teachers may find themselves in a hostile work environment, with their names listed in the newsletters that union locals … more
Teachers Union: Migrants Held In ‘Concentration Camps’
NEA says its goal is ‘ending the criminalization of border crossings’
… that immigrants are being held in “concentration camps” and said it will work to end the criminalization of border crossings.
The National Education … will publicize our vigorous defense of immigrants’ rights, defending the right to asylum, ending the criminalization of border crossings, opposing child … more
Is It Prudent To Confront Strangers For Not Wearing A Face Mask?
The governor asks you to
… the store or it’s in our household or it is in our neighborhood or in our work place,” Whitmer said. “We’ve got to implore one another to step up and do the right thing. And Michiganders are smart. We’re tough. We can figure out how to … more
MICHIGAN CAPITOL CONFIDENTIAL
Spring 2012 Edition
… Workers 'Need To Embrace' Right-to-Work Laws
Indiana Is a Right-to-Work State
Union-Supported Ballot Proposal Targets Right-to-Work, Recent Reforms
Mixed … more
February 8, 2013, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
… Interest
Senate Bill 95: Repeal right-to-work law
Introduced by Sen. Hoon-Yung … (D), to repeal the Michigan “right-to-work” law enacted in 2012, which … Senate Bill 96 would repeal right-to-work for government employees. … more
MICHIGAN CAPITOL CONFIDENTIAL
Fall 2013 Edition
… Teamsters For Extra Fee Imposed On Right-to-Work Employees
Detroit Bankruptcy … Parents To Buy School Supplies
Right-to-Work Event Marred By Protesters … Ignores Taxpayer Subsidies
Right-to-Work Laws Lead To More People, … more
Another Day, Another Union Scandal
Flower fund scandal now under federal investigation
… a union in a state without right-to-work. In such states, unions can … their job, due to the state’s right-to-work law, and workers who get fed … reforms. States that don’t have right-to-work laws do their citizens … more
Teachers Union Head Should Know: Links Upset Parents With ‘Shaming, Intimidation And Bullying’
MEA president not happy with tense school board meetings on face masks and race-based curriculums
… when Michigan’s enacted a right-to-work law in 2012. The law makes … stopped paying dues after right-to-work took effect, the MEA sought … dues by the MEA despite the right-to-work law.
Bullying: Former … more
‘Worker's Choice’ or ‘Free Riders’? Union Reform Bill Opts for Former
Freeing unions and workers from forced representation
… union, can represent himself in work-related issues.
“I believe … said Hall.
Michigan became a right-to-work state in 2013. While that act … representation or not. Unions deride right-to-work because of this very issue, … more
House Votes to Ban Automatic Dues Deductions For School Unions
Eight Republicans vote to continue using school resources for government union funding
… have to pay (under teacher Right To Work or lack of a union security … 40% of Members if Teacher Right to Work Passes
Teacher Right-to-Work Looking Like a Done … more
Study: Ontario Should Look to Michigan
… restraint and adoption of a right-to-work law.
The reforms may also … Motors just eight days after right-to-work was signed into law by a Michigan … Fraser focused on Michigan's right-to-work law that took effect … more
Unions Fight to Use Dues for Politics
… constantly in the debate over right-to-work laws is that workers in unionized … continue to fight — against this right.
Beck rights are based on … documented by the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation. … more
Detroit Teachers Union Gives Members Freedom MEA Doesn’t
DFT allows union employees to resign whenever they want
… union as part of the state's right-to-work law to a one-month only window.
As part of the state's right-to-work law, teachers can completely … respectful enough of their members' right to allow them to resign at … more
Union Bullies Workers Exercising Their Rights
List with names of people who opted out of the union distributed to try to intimidate ex-members
… the union after the state's right-to-work law went into effect as "freeloaders." … exercises their First Amendment right of freedom of association and takes advantage of Michigan's right-to-work law should be able to do so … more
Union Contract Delivers Five-Year Salary Freeze for State’s Teacher of the Year
‘Unions call teachers professionals – but they are paid ... like assembly line workers’
… who choose to exercise their right under the state’s right-to-work law to not support the union … critical of people who leave via right-to-work. These individuals are still … more
Teacher Left Michigan Education Association and Has No Regrets
She says MEA president pension spiking scheme solidified her decision
… wasn't sure what Michigan's right-to-work law, enacted at the end of … happen if she exercised her new right to not be forced to financially … United Auto Workers, and having worked in an Arizona school district … to leave under the state’s right-to-work law, which went into … more
There Are Alternatives to PA4 ...
... But the unions will like them even less
… resort, rarely reached. As of right now there are only eight in … all rights, including any right to collective bargaining, come … MORE!" would accept that the right to bargain collectively has … because the general public has a right to a functional government. … defined-benefit pensions and a right-to-work law to defund the union political … more
Michigan Needs a 'State Bank'
by Michigan Sen. Hansen Clarke, D-Detroit
… immediately to put people back to work in this state. There are several … that we can bring in jobs right now. One of them, and critically … throughout the state of Michigan right now that are ready to expand, … this state that need help right now. They are on the verge … one of the things they need right now is access to capital. Yes, … more
MEA Charging Members Extra To Cover Retirement Liabilities For Union's Employees
While MEA fights changing state pension system, union has trouble with its own underfunding
… people who exercise their right to leave the union as "free … For Not Paying Dues
CapCon Right-to-Work Coverage
Know Your Rights: … 'Free Rider Problem' Myth In Right-to-Work Debate
Union Will Use 'Any … more
Conflicted: Unions Call Nonmembers ‘Free Riders,’ But Insist on Representing Them
Under new bill, public sector unions wouldn’t have to represent workers who don’t pay them
… contract in their workplace.
Right now, all employees in a unionized … accept union representation and work under the union contract. … 2012 debate over Michigan’s right-to-work law, when the MEA used the … that 67 percent support the right of workers in unionized workplaces … more
Michigan’s Largest Teachers Union Got Nearly $500k From Collections Agencies
MEA has lost tens of thousands of members, is pursuing them by ‘any legal means’
When Michigan’s right-to-work law went into effect in 2013, … school employees exercise their right to no longer pay union dues. … carried out.
Under Michigan’s right-to-work law, employees in unionized … more
Union Sought Workplace Monopoly, Cries ‘Involuntary Servitude’ When Worker Chooses Not To Join
The union agreed to represent everyone but now doesn’t want to
… and obtained the exclusive right to represent employees in workplace … that involves Michigan’s 2013 right-to-work law and Daniel Renner, a Saginaw … as permitted by Michigan's right-to-work law, which means he no longer … more
Michigan lawmakers have not tried to solve union ‘free rider’ problem
One in three bills in Michigan in 2023 has been labor-related. None try to solve a long-claimed problem. Why?
… “free-rider” problem unions cite in right-to-work states.
The union argument … themselves is to break the union’s right to exclusive representation. … pay dues and to get rid of right-to-work,” Delie told CapCon.
While … more
Michigan Education Association Has Lost 34,000 Members in Last 10 Years
Here are four reasons why
… meaning the people who do that work are no longer MEA members. … but only 24,241 in 2015.
4) Right-to-work.
In 2012, the state Legislature passed a Michigan right-to-work law, which means workers in … more
Weekly Roundup - Oct. 23
… difference.
Michigan View - What would Jesus drive?
Right Michigan - Secretary of State candidate Ruth Johnson … Democratic Party.
MLive - Michigan loses $2.5 billion, right-to-work states gain.
Wall Street Journal - ObamaCare is … more
MCLF Featured in National Review Online
Legal foundation protecting teachers against unions
… of August trumps Michigan’s right-to-work law.
William “Ray” Arthur, … state that was signed before right-to-work took effect on March 28.
“The … school district and the union worked together — they colluded — … more
What Do Teachers Want to Support?
RTW allows them to skip union's political bent
… economic effects of state right-to-work laws are important, but these … contracted out nonunionized work to them.
Finley adds, “Delegates … union? Thanks to the state’s right-to-work law, Michigan educators can … more
Reform Bills Stalled or Just Moving Slowly?
… said the issues are being worked out through the committee … same impact on unions as the "right-to-teach" legislation (also called "right-to-work for teachers"). The theory … Floor Leader] Arlan Meekof to work together on it.”
Sen. Meekhof, … more
Court Rules School Districts Cannot Use Public Resources to Withhold Union Dues
School unions now responsible for collecting dues from their own members
… take advantage of the state's right-to-work law.
Patrick Wright, director …
After Michigan became the 24th right-to-work state in the nation late last …
The ruling, coupled with the right-to-work law, will make it more … more
Teachers Union Could Face Millions In Clawback Payments To Workers
Federal class-action lawsuit contends compulsory fee payments violated government workers' free speech
… fees after Michigan adopted a right-to-work law. That law prohibits an … stop paying the MEA after right-to-work went into effect, union officials … represented by the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, … more
Award-Winning Investigative Reporter Anne Schieber Joins Mackinac Center Communications Team
… a true professional and her work is widely respected. The Center’s … accountable will be enhanced by her work.”
Schieber’s first assignment … to provide coverage of the right-to-work debate taking place in Indianapolis.
Schieber has worked as a producer, reporter and … more
Michigan Lost 42,000 Union Members Last Year
BLS report says state faced ninth largest drop in the country
… 6-percent drop. Michigan became a right-to-work state in the waning days of … prosperity seen in the other right-to-work states. When our state succeeds so will the unions, in time right-to-work may even stop the atrophy … more
Lawsuit Against Decade-Long Union Dues Clause Suffers Setback
Teacher: 'We'll continue fighting'
… reached to avoid the state's right-to-work law, which gives union members … Shutting Down School To Protest Right-to-Work Law
Taylor School Board Approves … Excessive Teacher Absences Over Right-to-Work more
Law Judge To Hear Unfair Labor Practice Complaints Against MEA
Union limits information and dates available to teachers who want to leave
… union as part of the state's right-to-work law. MEA officials have insisted … Legal Foundation.
Michigan's right-to-work law allows workers to leave … To Investigate Possible MEA Right-to-Work Violations
Teachers … more
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