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Right-to-Work Policy

Published on Nov. 29, 2012

Right-to-Work Policy Mackinac … analysis indicates a right-to-work bill would do the following: Right-to-work … more

Why Michigan Needs a Right-to-Work Law

By F. Vincent Vernuccio, published on Dec. 3, 2012

… essential first step is right-to-work legislation. Right-to-work laws give employees … ready to enter the workforce. Finally, it needs … strong unions that put workers above politics. An … more

The Intellectual Firepower Against Right-to-Work

Who's who on right-to-work

By Jack McHugh and Jarrett Skorup, published on Dec. 10, 2012

… opponents of a Michigan right-to-work law cite figures generated … of employment. The right-to-work law in Michigan … the communications workers union; the food … more

What Is Right-to-Work?

Published on Nov. 30, 2012

… short video what right-to-work is, and what it is not. … more

Right-to-Work and the Mackinac Center

Touting labor freedom for 25 years

By Michael D. LaFaive, published on Nov. 29, 2012

… freedom to choose their workplace destiny through a right-to-work law, which … closer to granting workers the freedom to choose … that window toward right-to-work since 1990, … more

Follow the Money

By Jack McHugh, published on Dec. 5, 2012

… Unless a state has a right-to-work law, federal law imposes … pay dues, and under a right-to-work law their ability to … more

RTW Passes; Congratulations to Dr. William Wilson

Economist lost job for supporting right-to-work

By Michael D. LaFaive, published on Dec. 11, 2012

… about Michigan s right-to-work law are authored, … and writing about right-to-work practically since we … more

Right-to-Work Draws Attention

By Anne Schieber, published on Dec. 5, 2012

… making Michigan a right-to-work state. The voices … lawmakers approved a right-to-work law earlier this year, … more

Right-to-Work Gives Teachers a Choice

Unions aren't the only option if employees want protection

By Jarrett Skorup, published on Jan. 3, 2013

… transitions to a right-to-work state , the main benefit … more

The False Social Concerns About Right-to-Work

By James M. Hohman, published on Dec. 12, 2012

… expresses concern that right-to-work states are doing worse … trends are in favor of right-to-work or forced unionism states, … more

History, Economics and Right-to-Work

By Michael D. LaFaive, published on Jan. 18, 2013

… 2012 passage of a right-to-work law in Michigan was … economics displayed by anti-right-to-work politicians on the inside. The … more

Right-to-Work Laws Influence Migration

People flocking to RTW states

By Michael D. LaFaive, published on Dec. 5, 2012

… critics who claim that right-to-work laws reduce economic … decade, six have a right-to-work law and a seventh … more

Kersey Discusses Right-to-Work

Published on Oct. 27, 2011

… proposal known as right-to-work for teachers , as … economic benefits of right-to-work laws. more

MEA Misleads on Oklahoma Right-to-Work Numbers

In the past decade, Oklahoma jobs are up 3.8 percent while Michigan is down 13.8 percent

By Jarrett Skorup, published on Nov. 30, 2012

… were to become a right-to-work state , unions could … putting together a Right to Work Facts page, … Around the country, many workers flee their union … more

The Human Side of Right-to-Work Legislation

These are real people who have been hurt by forced unionization

By Jarrett Skorup, published on Dec. 7, 2012

… closer to becoming a right-to-work state, the focus often … one. In our state, right now, tens of thousands … reasons to support worker freedom based on that … more

Right-to-Work Laws Are Not Inspired By Hitler

The Nazis saw government as the absolute authority

By Jarrett Skorup, published on Dec. 28, 2012

… While at the union right-to-work protests this past … strange: Is allowing workers the right to choose whether to … more

Republicans Against Right-to-Work

Four Michigan Senators voted against worker freedom

By Jack Spencer, published on Jan. 16, 2013

… years, many doubted a right-to-work bill had enough support … the nation's 24th right-to-work state made headlines … however, voted against giving workers the freedom to choose … more

Vernuccio, Lehman Wall Street Journal Op-Ed

The Mackinac Center and right-to-work

Published on Dec. 14, 2012

… making Michigan a right-to-work state, and what it … more

From Long Shot to Victory

Larry Reed recalls right-to-work fight

By Lawrence W. Reed, published on Dec. 11, 2012

… we had called for a right-to-work law for Michigan, but … freedom-related issues including right-to-work and when Idaho … was: "So let's get to work on it!" I had lived … more

Right-to-Work-for-Yadda-Yadda-Yadda

For the umpteenth time: No, wages won't collapse.

By Paul Kersey, published on Jan. 30, 2012

… challenge in defending the right-to-work concept, it isn't researching … Patriot : By undermining workers rights, this unfair scheme … more

Michigan Legislature Passes Right-to-Work Bills

By Dan Armstrong, published on Dec. 6, 2012

… and Senate passed right-to-work bills tonight aimed at preventing workers from having to financially … folks. The first of the Right to Work bills has passed … more

Vernuccio on Economic Benefits of Right-to-Work

Published on Dec. 5, 2012

… Michigan becoming a right-to-work state. Right-to-work is usually one part … more

A Model Right-to-Work Amendment to the Michigan Constitution

By Patrick J. Wright, published on Aug. 29, 2007

This policy brief discusses several foundational legal concepts and sets forth model language for a legally sound right-to-work amendment to the Michigan Constitution. more

Right-to-Work States Have Lower Workplace Injury Rates

Big Labor’s fatal error on state employee afflictions

By James M. Hohman, published on Dec. 6, 2012

… Labor that becoming a right-to-work state will result in lower workplace safety. This is … Oklahoma, which became a right-to-work state in 2001. … more

What Right-to-Work Means for Indiana

Published on Feb. 6, 2012

… illegal to force a worker to pay union dues … more

Vernuccio Cited on CNN About Right-to-Work

Published on Dec. 7, 2012

… CNN today that a right-to-work law, simply gives workers the freedom to choose … also pointed out that right-to-work laws have no … more

Vernuccio Explains Right-to-Work in Detroit News

Published on Dec. 4, 2012

… News today that a right-to-work law in Michigan would … about the impact of right-to-work in Oklahoma , … union from getting a worker fired for not paying … more

Vernuccio in Reuters, on Fox Business Talking RTW

Published on Dec. 6, 2012

… accrue from becoming a right-to-work state. Vernuccio … by Indiana passing a right-to-work law earlier this year. … more

Right-to-Work Poll Numbers Fit the Pattern

By Jack Spencer, published on Dec. 28, 2012

… nation's 24 th right-to-work state , some polls … that has some excited right now was done by Democratic-leaning … he wanted right-to-work legislation delivered … more

State, National Media Turn to Mackinac Center on RTW

Center experts explain benefits of right-to-work for Michigan

Published on Dec. 12, 2012

… becoming the 24th right-to-work state Tuesday. Labor … Vegas. Patrick J. Wright, director of the Mackinac … Forbes.com that right-to-work gives union members … more

State, National Media Cite Center on Right-to-Work

Published on Nov. 30, 2012

Right-to-work states have more job … on the benefits of right-to-work for Michigan see here … more

Vernuccio Op-Ed in USA Today on Right-to-Work

'Right for business'

Published on Dec. 6, 2012

… recently posted that a right-to-work law in Michigan will … more

Labor Expert Explains Right-to-Work in Bay City Times

Published on Dec. 7, 2012

… Times explains what a right-to-work law can accomplish. It s … Mackinac Center has said right-to-work is right for Michigan. … more

Right-to-Work: Looking Back, Moving Forward

Published on Sept. 3, 2010

The push to extend right-to-work protections for Michigan employees … Economic Effects of Right-to-Work Laws: 2007 ," by Labor … more

MEA Spends More On Salaries, Benefits Than Member Representation

Union deficit, spending issues hit as Michigan becomes right-to-work state

By Tom Gantert, published on Jan. 7, 2013

… increased. Michigan's new right-to-work law , which goes into … 'Free-Rider Problem' Myth In Right-to-Work Debate Teacher … researches the inner workings of teachers unions … more

Recalls Could Include Republicans Who Voted 'No' on Right To Work

Democrat consultant: 'The idea that you can do a bunch of successful recalls is unrealistic'

By Jack Spencer, published on Dec. 26, 2012

… of Republicans enacting right-to-work legislation , there … Republicans who voted against right to work in the picture. There … more

Landmark Right-to-Work Bill Passes in Indiana House

Published on Jan. 31, 2012

… illegal to force a worker to finally support … more

Major Newspapers Highlight Center RTW Video

Published on Dec. 5, 2012

… Michigan becoming a right-to-work state that highlight … Schieber explaining what right-to-work is. Schieber also … more

Michigan Is a Right-to-Work State

Violent union protest outside leads to vandalism, damaged equipment, a tent pulled down onto children and an assault

By Jack Spencer, published on Dec. 11, 2012

… the nation s 24th right-to-work state. Gov. Rick … believe this is pro-worker." Under right-to-work laws, no employee … more

Work Slowdowns and 'Free Riders'

By Michael D. LaFaive, published on Dec. 6, 2012

… of violence over a work slowdown. With a possible Michigan right-to-work law in the … shot at United Auto Workers Local 699 in Saginaw … raises Opponents of right-to-work laws claim they … more

What Is Right-to-Work?

Published on Nov. 30, 2012

… Schieber explains what a right-to-work law would mean for Michigan, … should one be passed. A right-to-work law means that unions … more

The Voices of Right-to-Work

Published on Dec. 5, 2012

… why they support a right-to-work law. Their reasons are … more

Tea Party Groups Engaged In Battle For Right-To-Work

By Jack Spencer, published on Dec. 4, 2012

… deal with a possible right-to-work bill and union executives … heard regarding the right-to-work discussion in Lansing. "We're … more

Unionized Government Takes and Spends More

By Jack McHugh, published on Oct. 13, 2011

… arbitration laws, and right-to-work status. Here s … more

Michigan Poorer Than Average Of Right-to-Work States

Trends show RTW states growing faster in population, jobs and income

By Tom Gantert, published on Jan. 11, 2013

… per-capita earnings in right-to-work states are about $5,000 less than in non-right-to-work states. What he … more

Unions Would Benefit From a Right-to-Work Law

By Paul Kersey, published on Oct. 18, 2010

… probably doing the right thing by all of them. But … Public Policy support right-to-work legislation, I'd like … about the United Auto Workers and the National … more

Right-to-Work: What Now for Schools?

By Michael Van Beek, published on Dec. 13, 2012

… unions, making it a right-to-work state. While … implementation of the right-to-work law would deprive a … more

LaFaive Cited on Indiana Right-to-Work Law

Published on Feb. 6, 2012

… Indiana has extended right-to-work protections to its workers. I … worry that without a right-to-work law of our own, … more

A New Right-to-Work State?

New Hampshire moves closer

By Paul Kersey, published on May 10, 2011

… of becoming the 23rd right-to-work state, after House Bill … ensure that individual workers have the right to join or refuse to … more

Worker Freedom Advocates Lobby Legislators in Lansing

Event held to urge a right-to-work vote and show support for legislators who vote 'yes'

By Jack Spencer, published on Dec. 5, 2012

LANSING Right-to-work supporters were straightforward … state lawmakers Tuesday: Right-to-work is an issue that needs … more

What a Right-to-Work Law Will Mean for Indiana — and Michigan

By Paul Kersey, published on Jan. 9, 2012

… support for a state right-to-work law. Such a law would prevent workers from being compelled … If Indiana adopts a right-to-work law it could … more

Center Right-to-Work Research Cited in Bloomberg

Published on Oct. 20, 2011

… Center scholars on right-to-work laws was cited recently … more

The Effect of Right-to-Work Laws on Economic Development

By Dr. William T. Wilson, published on June 5, 2002

The right to decide for yourself whether or not to support a union in your workplace: union officials dismiss it as "the right to starve", but for the last thirty years Right-to-Work states have been outperforming compuslory unionism states such as Michigan. This report demonstrates how individual freedom and higher productivity give workers in Right-to-Work states the edge in job opportunities, employment, and purchasing power. more

A 'Date' With Destiny

Reed's call for right-to-work published exactly 17 years before bills passed

By Ted O’Neil, published on Dec. 11, 2012

… history of support for right-to-work policies that stretches … Legislature passed three right-to-work bills, which could … 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

By Jack Spencer, published on Jan. 14, 2013

… they were protesting right-to-work legislation. They allegedly … Kersting, had been working for the SEIU in Ohio … the home healthcare worker department of the … more

Don't Look Now

Right-to-Work Is in the Overton Window

By Paul Kersey, published on Feb. 24, 2010

… debate. An idea, such as right-to-work , that had been unthinkable … mainstream. Well, it looks like right-to-work has gone mainstream … more

Wall Street Journal Cites Center on RTW Statistics

Published on Dec. 6, 2012

… Indiana became a right-to-work state. The Hoosier … more

Teachers Shouldn't Be Fired For Not Joining Union

By Audrey Spalding, published on Dec. 5, 2012

… inebriation . Right-to-work legislation, something … Association argues against right-to-work, it does not mention teacher … more

Former MEA Local Prez: Union May Lose 40% of Members – Including Him – if Teacher Right to Work Passes

By Tom Gantert, published on Sept. 14, 2011

… much-talked about right-to-teach legislation … Association membership if right-to-work for teachers became … perspective of the worker, Malanga said. That s … more

The Economic Effects of Right-to-Work Laws: 2007

By Paul Kersey, published on Aug. 28, 2007

Many states have given workers complete discretion to decline membership in, and financial support of, a union that they individually oppose. Enacting a right-to-work law abolishes agency fees and allows workers themselves to decide if a union deserves their financial support. more

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