William Maze is the former labor research assistant for the Midland-based Mackinac Center for Public Policy and an attorney.
By William Maze
Upping the Ante: Civil Service Rules and State Contracting
MPR raises the learning curve with a special back-to-school issue on education and privatization, including feature articles on school unions and privatization, how privatization could help Detroit schools, and private management of school cafeterias. Other features discuss privatizing the anti-drug program DARE and competitive contracting of teacher health care benefits. 20 pages. … more
Published on March 1, 1998 – Michigan Privatization Report
Why Does the Michigan House Want Schools to Waste Money?
Outsourcing noninstructional duties saves money and improves quality for schools and taxpayers, but the Michigan House of Representatives voted to make doing this more difficult and costly for the state's school districts. … more
Published on Sept. 8, 1997 – Viewpoint on Public Issues
New Legislation Flunks Out
Published on Sept. 1, 1997 – Michigan Privatization Report
Folding the Tent on Poor Performance
Published on June 1, 1997 – Michigan Privatization Report
Project Labor Agreements
Published on March 1, 1997 – Michigan Privatization Report
Privatization for Safety's Sake
Published on March 1, 1997 – Michigan Privatization Report

