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Right-to-Work Policy
A Collection of the Mackinac Center's Resources on Right to Work
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County Prevailing Wage Law Could Add Millions To Taxpayer Costs
'Union-scale wages' means Muskegon County jail proposal will be extra pricey
Governor: Bill Will Be Introduced To Make Michigan 24th Right-To-Work State
'When it arrives on my desk, I plan on signing it'
Unions On The Offensive Against Possible Right-To-Work Bill in Michigan
Training sessions teach union members what to say when pressuring lawmakers
Media Plays Into 'Unfounded Hysteria' Over School Reforms
Proposal would allow more school choice for parents and students
Police Called to Monitor Dam Removal Meeting
Angry residents flood meeting to complain about Traverse City area dam removals
Connecticut Now Struggling With Caregiver Unionization Efforts
SEIU loss in Michigan not stopping the union
Red Dawn Finally Rising In Michigan
Movie remake hits big screen thanks to $16.7 million from Michigan taxpayers
Families Forced Into SEIU Scheme Relieved and Thankful After Proposal 4 Defeat
Robert Haynes: 'It took ordinary people like us to bring attention to what was really happening.'
An End Finally in Sight for the SEIU Dues Skim
Voters overwhelmingly reject the forced unionization scheme
Media Resoundingly Rejects Prop 2, Prop 4
Only two weekly newspapers support either of the union-backed plans to alter the state constitution
Union Electrician and Wife: 'The SEIU Never Did Anything For Us'
Milliron family says they don't think the SEIU should be able to lock its forced unionization into the state constitution
Unions Rig Proposal 2 Business 'Support' List
Workers trained to coerce, intimidate business owners for their support; ignored some requests
While Helping Out Injured Ex-Wife, Man Forced Into Union
Proposal 4 would ensure that people like Richard Nottage remain unionized public employees
School Districts Value Best Teachers $1 More Than The Worst
District officials said merit pay law is an 'unfunded mandate'
Making Sense of Michigan's Ballot Proposals
Chart explains supporters, opponents and what the six proposals mean for Michigan
Renewable Energy Mandate Backers Have Deep 'Green' Pockets
Proposal 3 opponents also spending big to try and thwart plan that would require 25% renewable energy by 2025
School District Allows Union, Employees To Exclude Material From FOIA Requests
Legal expert says they are breaking the law
Predators Back In the Classroom? It Could Happen
Proposal 2 would overrule state laws mandating certain protections
Union Contract: Teachers Can Be Caught In School Drunk Five Times and On Drugs Three Times Before Being Fired
Students are reported to the police on first offense
'It's hard to believe the union could get away with something like this'
Ex-Teamster says it's 'thievery' that the SEIU is taking money he could use to take care of his mother
Legal Foundation Seeks End to Forced Unionization of Home-Based Caregivers
State agency asked to award $3 million back to workers that the SEIU took as dues
Most of Michigan is 'Poor' or 'Marginal' For Wind Energy
U.S. Department of Energy stats say state not well suited to meet proposed 25 percent renewable energy mandate
School District Requiring Parents To Pay For Magazine Subscription May Be Breaking State Law
Chippewa Valley covered all of employee health care costs; wants parents to pay for class supplies
'They Are A Bureaucratic Machine That Got Out of Control'
Roscommon teachers bolt from the Michigan Education Association
Supreme Court Rules: Union Power Grab Proposal Will Be On Ballot
If adopted, 'Protect Our Jobs' could affect 170 state laws
School Districts Increase Taxes On Residents Without A Vote
Oceana County property owners will pay an extra $1 million per year for ISD
State Spends $42.8 Million on Disability Payments, Recipients' Afflictions Unknown
Analyst: 'How does the state know whether it's being scammed or not?'
Happy Birthday Indeed for Saginaw Fire Department Union Members
Tax dollars paying for day off plus $110 bonus
No Horses, But Detroit Water Department Employs 'Horseshoer'
Union head says it's 'not possible' to eliminate positions from bloated city entity
Green Energy Mandate Supporter Claims Individuals 'Do Not Have Rights to Quiet'
25/25 ballot proposal would require a lot more windmills, noise
Union Health Care Ballot Supporters Say They Have Enough Signatures for a Vote
Union claimed First Amendment rights in court; ballot promoters now claim it's to protect workers, patients
Commentary: Health Care Exchange Issue Won't Go Away
Supreme Court's ruling on Obamacare won't solve dysfunctional system's massive problems
School Union Asks For Members' Bank Account, Credit Card Numbers to Guarantee Dues Payments
Plymouth-Canton cafeteria association wants to ensure payment from 'voluntary' members
Intimidation, Threats Take Place of Civil Discourse
Protesters taking to the extreme against their opponents
Commentary: Productivity Leads To Prosperity
Eliminating tax on business tools and equipment will benefit, not hinder, the economy
Teacher Made Over $80K Per Year, Retires With a Pension of Over $40K — Claims 'Violation of Trust'
Article analysis takes on educators paying 5 percent of pension costs
Renewable Energy Standard Driving Prices Higher in States, Europe
'Green energy' groups push for 25 percent mandate in Michigan
Lawmakers, Governor Seeking To Get Project Labor Agreement Ban Back In Place
Judge overruled law that leveled the playing field for union/non-union workers
Teacher Upset She Can't Retire at 47
MEA member says reform bill calling for teachers to contribute minimally to retirement is unfair
Gas Prices Are Complex, but Not Mysterious
Mackinac scholar explains the origins of gas prices. more
1,200 Hours To Be a Lawyer, But 2,000 To Be a Barber
New bill would repeal haircut licensing standards
Justices' Questions Provide Insight In Obamacare Debate
Questions from Justice Kennedy, others point to a 5-4 vote knocking down Affordable Care Act
Populist 'Free Gas' Bill Comes At A High Cost
Democrat's voucher plan would cost taxpayers $304 million
Commentary: Bailout of Student Loan Debt Is Not the Answer
Bill by Rep. Hansen Clarke would have devastating economic effects
Exports Critical For Michigan's Recovery
Global economy boosted Michigan's exports by $6 billion in 2011; state poised for further growth
Elementary Students Forced to Write Advocacy Letters to Governor Criticizing Education Cuts
Parent: 'Don't bring politics into the school and use the kids as pawns'
Taxpayer Costs For Average State Employee Increased From $79K in 2001 to $95K in 2011
Dems claims state employees 'gave back' $500 million in concessions — facts say otherwise
District Refuses to Sell Unused Building to Public Charter School — Despite Receiving $250K Asking Price
Battle Creek Public Schools pays tens of thousands of dollars per year to maintain empty school
University of Michigan: More Staff, Higher Revenue, Higher Pay ... Wants More Money From Taxpayers
U-M president blames rising costs on 'declining state support'
Republican-led Legislature Votes Overwhelmingly to Continue 'Big Hollywood' Film Subsidy
Senate passes bill 34-4, House 92-15
School Choice Advocates Cheer Lift of Charter Public School Cap
Bill contains 'extra level of accountability' for school performance
'Forced Unionization' Brings In $28 Million For SEIU ... And Climbing
The overwhelming majority of the money can be used for almost anything the union desires
Inaccurate Claims Buoy Attacks On Charter Public Schools
'There is no such thing as a "for-profit" charter school in Michigan'
Gov. Snyder’s 'Exchange' an Obamacare Trojan Horse?
Gov. Rick Snyder is using the reassuring language of a limited health insurance exchange favored by the conservative Heritage Foundation, but his administration working to create a full blown Obamacare exchange.
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