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The New Republic Says Unions Are Making a Comeback
But the ancient magazine of political insiders gives no evidence, and Michigan numbers indicate the opposite
… itself.
Michigan enacted a right-to-work law on Dec. 11, 2012, allowing … unions here has grown. Before right-to-work was enacted, those unions had … 117,265 members before the right-to-work law was enacted. That … more
Reagan Fires CMU Faculty PATCO Strikers
… morning, they are in violation of the law, and if they do not report for work within 48 hours they have forfeited their jobs and will be terminated. End … burden on their fellow citizens which is unacceptable . . .”
“I respect the right of workers in the private sector to strike. But we cannot compare labor … more
Dividing Ourselves From All That
Wishful thinking, legalistic hairsplitting and hysteria from the Michigan AFL-CIO
… contentious battle over a right-to-work law is indeed necessary. … worker who exerts his or her right to not join the union is still … close to nil.
Only with a right-to-work law in place will Michigan … more
Elkhart Continues its Economic Growth
Indiana border county outpaces national job growth
… Schieber recently reported on Elkhart’s economic recovery.
Indiana passed a right-to-work law in 2012 and has experienced substantial economic growth. This hard-hit … more
Checking the Facts
Brighton union, district agree with Center on facts
… said the union and district were violating his freedoms under Michigan’s right-to-work law.”
The union president for the Brighton Education Association blasted … more
How Much Less Union Politicking If Supreme Court Bans Forced Fees?
With compulsory fees coming in, teachers union spent $29.8 million on politics in 2016 cycle
… amount to giving virtual “right to work” status to government employees … 28 states that have enacted right-to-work laws that apply to private … according to the National Right To Work Legal Defense Foundation. … more
Farmington Hills Fire Lieutenant’s $193k Annual Pay More Than Chief’s Or Manager’s
… employee unions in the state. They got themselves exempted from Michigan’s right-to-work law.
Gross pay for all Farmington Hills employees increased from $34.40 … more
Teachers Find Union Alternatives
Liability insurance, legal protection, professional resources all available at a fraction of the union cost
Now that Michigan is a right-to-work state, more and more educators … that when teachers have the right to choose, many decide to flee … “Should employees have the right to decide, without force or … in court to protect their right to “exclusive representation,” … more
30% Of State Workers Flee Their Unions
More than 9,000 in Michigan have canceled memberships and dues payments
… agreements and deny workers the right to express themselves through … membership since the state’s 2013 right-to-work law made payments to unions … should have a First Amendment right to pay dues through payroll … not have a First Amendment right to collect dues in the same … more
Bringing Democracy Back to the Workplace
… of Michigan exercised their right to vote, choosing who will … UAW.”
While Michigan is now a right-to-work state where unions can’t get … it or not. They still must work under the contract the union … which union represents them at work.
While passage of the ERA … more
Union-backed personal information bill passes Senate
Bill giving labor bosses access to nonmembers’ contact data is an ‘unwarranted invasion of privacy,’ says Michigan Association of School Boards
… gives government workers the right to opt out, the right-to-work repeal doesn’t apply. Government … around the country have the right to work without joining unions.
The … more
MEA’s August Window Declared Illegal
Judge finds union guilty of unfair labor practices
… ruled that under Michigan’s right-to-work law, public employees can resign … Act) now gives employees the right to resign their union memberships … for a union to restrict that right,” Judge Stern wrote in her … language in Michigan’s new right-to-work statute, PA 349 of … more
MICHIGAN CAPITOL CONFIDENTIAL
Winter 2011-12 Edition
… Members – Including Him – if Teacher Right to Work Passes
Teacher Right-to-Work Looking Like a Done Deal
GOP Senator … more
Michigan Plummets in Economic Outlook Rankings Among States
… employment, minimum wage mandates and right-to-work status.
The economic performance ranking, … largely a result of Michigan becoming a right-to-work state in 2013. The drop since last … more
Enforcing Janus Rights for Public Workers
U.S. Supreme Court decision no longer makes union fees a condition of employment
… secretaries, nurses, janitors, and others who work for a government entity can choose … state law, what is commonly known as “right-to-work.”
The court affirmed that a person … be in a union, it now gives them a right to also not join or pay. Many unions … more
Divide and Conquer: Democrats in Congress Pushing Unions on Workers
PRO Act gives unions unfettered access to employees
… candidates. It’s called the Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019, or PRO Act. …
The PRO Act would give unions the right to demand from employers a list of … employees, along with their home addresses, work locations, job classifications, phone … employees and employers to create positive work cultures that are mutually beneficial. … more
Michigan teachers unions continue to shed members
Latest filings show that MEA has lost 1,000 members since last year
… at least 22 years.
Michigan has a right-to-work law, which prevents unions from getting … U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of right-to-work protections for all public employees … more
Four Saginaw Teachers Stand Up and Win
… under Michigan’s newly enacted right to work law.
The union announced that … Relations Act lacked the “right to refrain” language from the … unions’ bagman. The second was right-to-work.
The MEA and its locals were … more
Bullying Failed, So Teachers Union May Try Honey To Attract Dues Payments
Bill collectors out, membership engagement director in
… our years after Michigan’s right-to-work law was passed, the state’s … about how it operates in the right-to-work world.
The union has taken … who exercised their legal right by calling them “freeloaders,” … more
Michigan House bill lets government schools deduct union dues from paychecks
House Bill 4233 would repeal prohibition on union financing through taxpayer-funded resources
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Michigan lawmakers repealed the right-to-work law, but due to a 2018 U.S. … ruling in Janus v. AFSCME, right-to-work still applies to government … they have a First Amendment right to opt out of labor unions. … 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
Proposal 2: More Power for Government Unions
… laws. It would make passing a right-to-work law impossible, repeal existing … Proposal 2 is adopted, passing a right-to-work law — where workers need not financially support a union to work in a unionized environment … more
Worker Bullied as UAW Publicizes His Opt-out
Employee worries his union has made him a target
… have chosen to exercise their right to not have to financially … them and creating a hostile work environment.
This time, it’s … written on his uniform locker at work.
“I decided to opt out after … that come from the state’s right-to-work law.”
F. Vincent Vernuccio, … more
MSU employees who object to vaccine mandate present case to U.S. Court of Appeals
Three employees faced discipline for refusing a COVID shot
Three women who work or worked at Michigan State University … and D’Ann Rohrer, who all worked at the university in 2021. … violates their constitutional right to bodily autonomy and is thus … university’s demand violates the right to informed consent.
Read … more
Fewer Opportunity Seekers Flee Michigan
But household mover report also suggests too few moving here
… and economist Michael Hicks worked together to answer in 2008 … simpler version.
Michigan’s new right-to-work law may also be helping, since … 480,000 Americans moved from non-right-to-work states to right-to-work states. … more
Bay City Amends Prevailing Wage Ordinance
Right-to-work legislation has been introduced in Indiana and … wages be paid on construction work funded by taxpayer dollars, … about Bay City’s step in the right direction by making a decision … and the local influence of work.”
Mackinac Center analysts … more
State, Nation Have a Long Way to Go
Two new reports detail economic ranking of Michigan, U.S.
… studies show just how much work needs to be done to improve … study suggests that becoming a right-to-work state would improve Michigan’s … whole and 39.2 percent for right-to-work states." This matches the Bureau … more
America Ready For Revitalization
… only President Obama had been right, for he proceeded to borrow … the unemployment rate blew right past 8 percent until it hit … because they can’t find full-time work. An additional 3 million are … simply have given up seeking work.
These numbers are not mere … world.
We’ve done things right in the past. We can do things … more
Why Are Michigan House Republicans Continuing These Union Scams?
New Legislature should take up pension spiking, release time in 2017
… from their teaching duties to work full time on union business. … liability.
The Michigan Senate was right to pass these bills, and its … taxpayers, they should be doing work for taxpayers. The money given … Legislature was considering right-to-work legislation in 2012, Maryanne … more
How ‘Good Character’ Provisions Create Bad Outcomes
Barriers to employment can prevent some prisoners from reintegrating successfully
… make it harder for someone to work legally, typically through … ineligible for a license to work.
Many licensing laws contain … completely unrelated to the type of work they would do. Other states … criminal record, which is their right. But if a person then wants to go work for themselves and cannot obtain … more
Two Wins for Freedom from Union Coercion in 2014
The end of the dues skim and the busting of the 'August Window'
… employees who believe Michigan's right-to-work law allows them to leave a … caregivers.
The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation represented … that under the state's new right-to-work law, public employees … more
Charter School Critic Shocked At Groups Giving Teachers Information On Unions
Campaign tells teachers that union fees are now optional
… recognized as a constitutional right. In a blog post of June 30, … on their newly recognized right to not have to pay dues and … their union after this state’s right-to-work law was passed in 2012.
For … Today op-ed. “Michigan went right-to-work in 2012, and the abusive … more
After Mackinac’s Successful Informational Campaign MEA Double-Talks
… their union tried to put on right-to-work, the MEA continues its attempt … eligible to leave the union under right-to-work because their contracts expired … in school districts without right-to-work they can only become … more
Supreme Court Rules: Union Power Grab Proposal Will Be On Ballot
If adopted, 'Protect Our Jobs' could affect 170 state laws
… Michigan from ever becoming a right-to-work state, which gives workers … are fully prepared and will work each and every day between … would be really bad."
In right-to-work states, joining a union or … more
Michigan Has Reversed the Flow of Interstate Migration with Illinois
Illinois used to gain net population from Michigan
… costs for families seeking work while Illinois’ economy has … Wolverine State. Since enacting right-to-work in March 2013, for instance, … than Illinois, which lacks right-to-work legislation. According to a … more
Cutting Hair or Working as an Athletic Trainer in Michigan May Get a Bit Easier
Bills would lessen some licensing restrictions
… the requirements they must meet to work legally. Two bills set to be taken … the bill would let someone who has worked to acquire one license to apply up … requirements. This is a move in the right direction, and the state should do … puts in the way of people wanting to work. more
Grand Rapids Superintendent Wants to Use "EduJobs" Bailout Money for Health Insurance
… the 3-percent payments a "right to work" tax.
"But I do know that … now are paying what I call a right-to-work tax," Taylor said at the board … basically are paying for the right to work here. Whether that … more
Michigan Tea Party Convention Proposed
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"It's economics. Focus on how much we have in taxes taken out of paycheck. Right now, the biggest problem we have in Michigan is unions, specifically education … in Charlotte for an event on July 24. Dupont said details haven't been worked out yet, but she said plans could include a car show and/or a debate or … more
Weekly Roundup - Sept. 18
NRTW - Both candidates for governor "punt" on right-to-work.
Michigan View - Some former congressional "spendaholics" are now taking a U-turn.
Grand … more
Do Government Unions Really Need All That Money?
We're a lot closer to finding out
… pretty good idea in its own right; school employees will still … to do their own collections work.
The basic principle is very … controversy.
Finally, as the right-to-work issue gains steam in Michigan, … condition of holding a job. In a right-to-work state, workers cannot … more
Hazards of Long-Term Union Security Agreements
Unions push for 'insecurity clauses'
As Michigan’s right-to-work law is set to take effect in March, … attempt to circumvent the new right-to-work law is sure to be tested in … to fund the union? Prior to right-to-work, the employer had little … more
Union Tries to Shame Ex-Members
MEA affiliate lists the names of school employees who chose to leave the union
… union as part of the state's right-to-work law, leaving some to question … 'Free Rider Problem' Myth In Right-to-Work Debate
Union Will Use 'Any … Districts Have Deals That Dodge Right-to-Work
MEA President Goes … more
Brighton Union, District Strike Illegal Language from Contract
Mackinac Center Legal Foundation withdraws lawsuit
… in violation of Michigan’s right-to-work law, it could have also faced … language violated Michigan’s right-to-work law, which protects non-union … one-quarter to have questionable right-to-work language. Another study … more
Rumors of Taxpayer Spending
State job funds are expensive and underwhelming
… program, the Venture Michigan Fund, is coming back to bite state taxpayers right now. The state issued a bunch of tax vouchers that would zap the budget if the deals behind them didn’t work out. Some did not, and the state was on the hook for an expected $140 million. … more
Whitmer Spokesman Ties GOP Leader To Hitler Signs At Protest — But Governor Failed Same Test
Hitler references not appropriate in US politics
… protest against Michigan becoming a right-to-work state. One participant at that event … workers’ salaries and take away their right to strike,” Levine said in 2012 to … grass roots activists on both the right and left in U.S. politics.
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Freeway floods, power outages show Michigan failing at what matters
Pride precedes fall as weather event shuts down boastful state
“We’re a state that’s on the right side of history,” read pro-Michigan billboards … states.
Maybe Michigan is on the right side of history — that’s an arguable … unexpectedly, causing parents to call out of work with little notice.
It’s true that … bad, and people are moving out.
“The right side of history and the wrong side … more
Political Experience Separates Candidates In 98th District House GOP Primary
Gary Glenn vs. Karl Ieuter
… of the Michigan Freedom to Work coalition, which helped push for a right-to-work law in Michigan. He was president … instrumental in passing the state's right-to-work law, as well as a number of … more
Teachers' Union Manual Shows How to Organize Illegal Strikes, Use Children During Bargaining
Analyst: '[MEA] has decided it is above the law'
… isn’t what’s inside, it’s right there on the cover. This organization … advice on how to pull off “Work-To-Rule” actions where employees … imagination when it comes to specific work-to-rule actions,” the manual … will probably find a number of work-to-rule opportunities. Keep … slogan that it claims has worked for other locals: “It’s not … more
CapCon’s Top 10 2018 Stories
Wind-farm resistance, cops see the green, school-employee poor-mouthing, more
… school salary for doing union work. (The contract does not name … Community Schools district have to work second jobs to make ends meet. … Michigan, Five Years After Right-to-Work
No. 10
$107,400-A-Year Teacher Says Teachers Must Work Second Job To Support Famil … more
Michigan senator says Democrats copied and pasted his veterans legislation
Four versions of the same bill sit in committee
… the last three years, I have worked closely with Michigan veteran … Treasury, hosting numerous work group meetings to get this legislation right,” Bumstead said in a July statement. … email to CapCon that he has worked with veterans groups on the … “I am ready and willing to work with Sen. Hertel and Sen. Singh … more
Teacher Speaks Out on Union Bullying
MEA will go after 8,000 teachers not paying dues
… thankful that the MEA has finally recognized my right to opt out, but my settlement doesn't bring justice … attempting to exercise their rights under Michigan's right-to-work law, and were told that if they did not pay their … more
Acton Wins Tax Dispute in Grand Rapids
City unfairly targeted the group
… "a politically driven think tank that publishes right-wing libertarian, philosophical, and political propaganda tempered with extreme right-wing viewpoints" and claimed Acton is “ironically … anti-charity."
I know several of the people who work for Acton and that last point couldn’t be further … more
Bipartisanship on Criminal Justice Reform Continues to Grow
Common ground needed to overcome current shortcomings of justice system
… Forum, outlines why “criminal justice reform is the right thing to do, for all of us.” Citing Michigan’s … ending “mass incarceration,” thought leaders on the Right are generally more concerned about efficient corrections … former offenders into productive employment, because work is good for both public safety and social justice. … more
Biden touts unions at nonunion factory in Bay City
SK Siltron in Bay City is not staffed by union labor; Michigan unions down 140K members since 2012
… chips will indeed be made in Michigan. Biden is right about that.
But they won’t be made by union workers. … in Michigan is down 142,505 from 2012, when the right-to-work law was signed.
Today about 399,772 Michigan residents … more
Whitmer might sign fewer laws with Democratic majority
With a Republican legislature, Whitmer signed 278 laws last year. She’s below 200 in 2023.
… with it, after an initial checklist that included right-to-work repeal. There were too many mouths to be fed. Too … 56-vote threshold needed to pass a House bill.
Right now Democrats control the House 56-54. An outright … more
Union Lawyer Admits in Court that Stealth Unionization Is a 'Slippery Slope'
… came up in court when the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation was in the … from being dismissed. The National Right to Work is representing home-based day care … more
Count of Proposed Government Expansions and Limitations in State of the State Address Available Wednesday Night
Mackinac Center policy experts available to comment on Gov. Snyder’s remarks
… that Indiana’s likely adoption of a right-to-work law may force the governor’s hand. … State may become the nation’s 23rd right-to-work state while Michigan can’t even get … more
Michigan Residents Doing Better Financially
Adjusted statistics show addition of $23 billion to residents' incomes over past three years
… The top six states for growth were right-to-work states (see image nearby).
Michigan's … Fastest-Growing U.S. Cities Are In Right-to-Work States
Michigan's Job Growth Is More … more
Conservative Budgeting Helps Some Teachers Get Cash Back
Milan, Lansing school districts balance budgets, enroll more students than expected
… at enrollment trends while unions worked with the district to get a balanced … budget," Girbach said. "Therefore, we 'right sized' our staffing levels in every … to have unions in our district that work with the board and administration to … district to be fiscally responsible. The 'right sizing' and employee concessions allowed … more
Michigan Finally Reverses the Number of People Leaving
State lost more people than it gained to migration every year from 1996-2011
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Early Returns on Michigan as a Right-to-Work State: Incomes Rising
Fears of Right-to-Work Proving False more
You’re OUT! School Bars Resident From Working as Baseball Ump
Former employee says it's retribution for criticizing district
… certified to drive a bus and has worked as a driver for the district in the … views and I am glad you exercise that right. At the same time we are not compelled to hire anyone and we have the right to ask that certain people don't work for us for any number of reasons or … more
Nation’s First Hearing on Worker’s Choice Bill Happens Tuesday
Missouri Legislature considering idea first presented by Mackinac Center
… a 2015 study.
Whether a state is right-to-work or not, employees in a unionized workplace … workers who opt out of a union in a right-to-work state represent themselves before employers. … more
Union Behind Michigan ‘Dues Skim’ Facing More Corruption Allegations
SEIU Healthcare Michigan has a history of problems
… would have given them a constitutional right to force private citizens into a government … the incumbent. Union members who worked at hospitals were increasingly upset … took place before Michigan became a right-to-work state. So this tale is just another … more
Enforcing Janus Rights for Public Workers
U.S. Supreme Court decision no longer makes union fees a condition of employment
… secretaries, nurses, janitors, and others who work for a government entity can choose … state law, what is commonly known as “right-to-work.”
The court affirmed that a person … be in a union, it now gives them a right to also not join or pay. Many unions … more
No More Compelled Dues, Strident Politics, A 22 Percent Union Decline
Michigan branch of teachers union sports a progressive politics Facebook page
… union membership since the state’s right-to-work law took effect in 2013. Under right-to-work, employees in unionized workplaces, … more
Big US Teacher Union Decline Since Supreme Court Ended Government Employee Union Dues Mandates
National Education Association and its Michigan affiliate are losing members
… court decision established a national right-to-work policy for government workers across … declining since Michigan became a right-to-work state in 2013, meaning workers can … more
The Conservative Evolution of Randy Richardville
The future majority leader of the Michigan Senate wants his critics to know that he is no liberal
… Overall, he's been good to work with. We are not going to have … have moved further to the right than I used to be," Richardville … Richardville said. 'If you want to work in Michigan, I'm probably going … unions helps get them back to work. ... Some people on the far right want to throw anyone out because … more
Parents are responsible for their child’s education
Journalist uses tiny percentage of population to smear parents
… recent Arkansas law that loosens work restrictions on minors. Conservatives … an effort to put children to work in dangerous workplaces such … to note that when children work, it is usually out of economic … conservatives who send children to work.
Whether and when minors work … with their property is their right.”
Neglect, of course, is against … more
Putting Up Gutters and Putting Down Tile Will Cost You in Michigan
State licensing laws on minor alterations among the most burdensome in the nation
… government, a lot of contracting work is illegal.
Michigan's licensing … a license for this type of work and has the fourth highest … "irrational" and "a war against work."
Liz Smalley from Michigan's … in an email.
Smalley has worked with the state Occupational … Training, Exam, Fees For the Right to Earn a Living - 'Irrational' … more
Shoulders of Giants
Letter from the executive vice president
… the intellectuals with the right ideas and the politicians will … the adoption of Michigan’s right-to-work law.
The achievements of … We’re especially proud of CCS’s work as Shah attended the Mackinac … reversing that trend through their Right on Crime project. The project … more
The Culture of Freedom Versus the Culture of Force
Why we do what we do.
… country where we have the right to choose what we want to do …
Prior to Michigan becoming a right-to-work state, labor unions forced … they could exercise their right-to-work freedoms is in the month of … more
Union Officials Spin Lawsuit Doom and Disinformation, Members Don’t Buy It
Most union workers support having a choice
… spending more than a month of work by professional labor organizers … strongly that Rebecca is in the right here,” Freeze said.
Freeze … believe workers should “have the right to decide, without force or … the states where there is no right-to-work law in place to protect workers … more
Commentary: Unions Ducking the Truth With Proposal 2 Ad
Excessive union contracts have bankrupted cities, school districts
… making it impossible to become a right-to-work state, which allows workers … bargaining…is an American right."
Only it's not.
Collective bargaining is not a right; it's a privilege. And it's …
“[F]reedom of association is a right shared by all Americans and … more
MIRS: Where's Tea Party On K-12?
… Jack HOOGENDYK of the Center Right Coalition of Michigan said … is currently working to get Right to Work legislation introduced in the … state Legislature would pass a Right to Work measure, if it couldn't even … more
Unionization Ruling Before The Supreme Court Could Be 'Huge'
Political consultant: Ruling could 'dramatically undermine public sector unions'
… employees nationwide subject to right-to-work.
Ramifications of such a ruling …
"Ever since about 1980 the right-wingers have had a crusade … even though Michigan passed right-to-work, it would still have at least … more
Contest Winner: Reader Asks Lawmaker About His Vote
… vote as it was reported in the article titled "Right-to-Work Bill Rejected" from the November/December 2008 … and invites him to respond in kind. Legislators work for the people and Ms. Braun's note to her employee … more
Did You Know?
… cheap labor countries over the last ten years? Right-to-Work Laws? You must be joking. Michigan corporations … that actually make the profits. Children in China work for so much less than a U.S. adult trying to support … more
Your Favorites: 2010
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"A Pair of Republicans Help House Dems Dump Right-to-Work"
"Local Government Bankruptcies May Become Reality" … Satisfy MEA"
"Public Salary Database Puts Political Work of State Employee Under Scrutiny"
"Pols Admit Bad … more
High-Speed Rail Projects Often Derail
… remarks, stating: “This is huge. If we do this right we will really start to rebuild Michigan’s economy.” … to be disappointed later when it does not quite work out the way government planners envisioned.
Before … and perseverance of leaders to the do the hard work of fixing the state’s dysfunctional regulatory … more
Government Workers Average Twice As Many Sick Days Per Year As Private-Sector Employees
Average state employee takes 10 sick days per year vs. four days in private industry
… teachers or local government workers.
"That's good work if you can get it," said Charles Owens, state director … Closed Because Of Excessive Teacher Absenses Over Right-to-Work
The West Bloomfield Teacher 'Sick Out'
Average … more
Education Denied to 15K Walled Lake Students
Bus drivers call in 'sick'
… school districts called in sick to protest pending right-to-work legislation. The president of the Taylor Federation … percent of West Bloomfield teachers didn't show up to work to protest contract negotiations.
The Walled Lake … more
Legislators Missed More Than 1,000 Votes in 2013
Down from 21,000 when MichiganVotes.org started in 2001
… days of some legislators no longer showing up for work are long past," Jack McHugh, editor of MichiganVotes.org … force a legislator to take a day or more off from work.
"Legislators are people, too," McHugh said. "No … missed votes for months on end, voters have a right to ask why."
While large numbers of missed votes … more
You’re in the 1 Percent
We can have policy differences while keeping perspective
… America still struggle to get by and we should all work to create policies that improve their situation. … exceeded — here and there, now and then — are the work of an extremely small minority, frequently despised, often condemned, and almost always opposed by all right-thinking people."
On a worldwide scale, it is … more
Hit the Road, Jack! Columnist's Pitch to Close All Charter Schools Hurts Kids
… Lessenberry wrote in a column last week. "That’s right – get rid of them, all of them. Many or most of them don’t work, and all of them are draining resources from our … Lessenberry’s definition of charter schools that “don’t work.” For example, would it apply to a charter school … more
Prison Guard Union Provides Lurid Claims for U-M Anti-Privatization Report
Dubious methodology raises questions
… inexperienced, inadequately trained and unfit to work at the prison.
The report stated: “Inmates persuaded … provided by unions as well as articles critical of right-to-work. He is also critical of privatization and claimed … more
Getting More College Grads Won’t Improve State Prosperity
Many factors play into an area's income growth
… Austin argues for a number of policies that don’t work the way he says they will. Perhaps his most fundamental … drive that dynamic,” he writes.
The numbers may work out for individuals — people with college degrees … would converge around a line that rises to the right hand corner of the chart. But there is no connection. … more
Michigan's ‘Best Economic Recovery?’ State 11th From Bottom, Not 11th From Top
Employment here still down 3.2%, and 140,500 jobs have gone and not returned
… Gongwer News. "There are a lot of signs we’re on the right track."
Employment in recent years declined substantially … lockdowns and payments to people for staying home from work. It would not be surprising, then, if employment … rapidly once workers were allowed to go back to work.
Calling that the best recovery ever may paint … more
Michigan bill would ban TikTok on government phones
Bill shows a growing acknowledgement of the U.S. rivalry with China
… Michigan would be banned from using TikTok on their work phones.
SB 15 was introduced Jan. 17 by Sen. Lana … for Michigan Democrats is the repeal of the 2012 right-to-work law, which allows workers to keep their jobs even … more
Three Former State Representatives Crowd The Race For Michigan's 13th Senate District
Marty Knollenberg, Chuck Moss, Rocky Raczkowski, Ethan Baker and Al Gui face off
… actuarially approved amount aside right away,” Moss said. “This is … regulations minimal, and with the right business climate that treats … been repealed in 2012, when right-to-work was passed,” Moss said. “I proudly voted for right-to-work, and would have happily … more
MichiganVotes: Proposed — Lie Detector Tester Licensure Repeal; New Licensing For Pharmacy Technicians
One bill would eliminate 1972 law; another would add new law to the books
… few complaints about their work.
"Due to the low number of … someone is accused, they have a right to request a polygraph," Myres … recommendation.
"The bill is being worked on with [the] Michigan State … many non-dangerous areas of work to have a special license. … Training, Exam, Fees For the Right to Earn a Living - 'Irrational' … more
Union Time on the Taxpayer Dime in Michigan
… they can devote their time to work on union-related issues. For … employees from their jobs to work on union business. The president … of taxpayer-financed union work — the equivalent of roughly … takes a large step in the right direction. Senate Bill 280, … services. Taxpayers have a right to expect that their money … more
Nastiest Bumper Sticker Ever
Addressing common misconceptions about capitalism
… nastiest of reasons, will somehow work for the benefit of us all.” … product born of capitalism right here in Michigan?
The sticker’s … benefit in doing so. Capitalists work in the service of others for … and after a lifetime of hard work and sacrifice. Taking financial … of economic freedom — the right to enter into contracts, own … more
Michigan suffers from low income, high costs
State government policies have made things worse
… one account.
Some people who work for a unionized company will … wallets, thanks the repeal the right-to-work law. Repealing that law was … increased 21.9%, since 2012 when right-to-work passed. That’s the 16th best … more
MEA Still Chasing Thousands Not Paying Dues Or Fees
Union says 7,000 not paying; MEA members can leave the union only during month of August
… requests for comment.
Michigan's right-to-work law no longer makes the payment … Department of Labor.
Michigan's right-to-work law does not go into effect … 145 school districts in Michigan worked with unions to extend their … more
Economic Freedom in Michigan and Beyond
… any impact of the state’s right-to-work law, which took effect in 2013. … itself does not include a right-to-work variable. Instead, it measures … used in academic and other work — over 100 articles in peer-reviewed, … more
Where Michigan’s Public Sector Union Laws Rank
Recent reforms earn a 'B' on national report card
… budgets.
The study found that right-to-work laws alone – which have now … workers’ freedom.
In addition to right-to-work, the study used 11 separate … paid by taxpayers to do union work. The law also imposes on governments … more
GOP Establishment Standing in Way of Prevailing Wage Reform
… Scott after he was recalled, vowed to work to eliminate the law that mandates … that legislation and other bills like right-to-work that would fundamentally change the labor work rules in the state would cause more … more
Sen. Gary Peters Wants Higher Minimum Wage — Except for His Unpaid Interns
But senator wants others to be subject to wage mandates
… limited-experience workers. Unless, that is, they work for him.
Earlier this year, Peters … millions of families across the country right now who can't make ends meet in the … internship programs in which young people work without pay for Congress. These unpaid … government operates. Interns gain practical work experience by undertaking a variety … more
One In Four Michigan School District Teachers Chronically Absent
That’s twice the rate of charter school teachers
… charter school teachers must show up to work sick to keep their jobs, according … days off,’ and have to show up for work sick to keep their jobs,” Pratt was … need to be told when to show up to work and when to stay home. They’re professionals, and they’re going to do what’s right for themselves and for their students.” … more
In southeast Michigan, a little rain, then 180,000 power outages
It took just 1.13 inches of rain to knock out power in the DTE imprint
… restore power. When that DTE white work truck rolls down your street, the linemen … automation technology, noting that it worked well in Chicago.
Say a tree hits … to most customers — the status quo right now, as seen in this DTE tweet from … infrastructure, as built, does not work. All it takes is a little rain.
So … more
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