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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
Union Will Use 'Any Legal Means' To Combat Members Who Want To Leave
Two former MEA local presidents question August-only resignation window
Proposed Michigan Law Would Protect Gun Owners
Pistol sales and permit records would not be subject to FOIA requests
January 18, 2013, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
Compilation of significant bills before voting.
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State Hired More Employees To Administer SEIU 'Dues Skim' Than Oversee Right-to-Work Law
'Where were they when the unions were running around creating fake employers so they could siphon off money?'
MEA Memo Outlines Regrets and Possible Ways To Fight Right-to-Work Law
Union President: '[Recalls] are the least appealing of all the options'
Electric Car Owners Get a Free Ride in Ann Arbor
Another subsidy for those who can afford expensive EVs.
moreMichigan Charter Schools a Smashing Success
New Stanford study most thorough analysis yet.
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Consumers Are Best Arbiters of Auto Market
Electric and hybrid vehicles take back seat at this year's Detroit auto show
New Study Shows Better Results For Public Charter School Students Compared To Students In Conventional Schools
Stanford University report took race, poverty level, English language learner and special education status into account
Collapse of Higher-Ed Bubble Draws Near
Michigan legislators, colleges unprepared for paradigm shift.
moreGovernment Is Different From Unions
The fallacy of a 'right-to-live' law
The fallacy of a 'right-to-live' law.
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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
A Matter of Perspective
National recovery data looks different depending on the chart.
moreJanuary 11, 2013, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
Introduction of new legislators!
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Michigan Poorer Than Average Of Right-to-Work States
Trends show RTW states growing faster in population, jobs and income
Supreme Court Justice's Problems Not Likely to Affect Generous Pension
With 20 years of judicial service, Justice Diane Hathaway could get $100K a year pension
Legislators Get Sworn In — And Get Cookies
Union protest was meant to shame those who voted for right-to-work bill
Activist Group Claims Government Subsidized Green Energy Projects Are Worthwhile
The free-market vs. government cronyism
MEA Spends More On Salaries, Benefits Than Member Representation
Union deficit, spending issues hit as Michigan becomes right-to-work state
Status Quo School Defenders: Money For Me, But Bad For Thee
Current administrators making over $200K per year fight changes to the system
Right-to-Work Gives Teachers a Choice
Unions aren't the only option if employees want protection
Association of American Educators offers an option.
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Michigan Congressional Republicans Split On 'Fiscal Cliff' Vote
Five of eight Republicans and all Democrats backed deal
Lawsuit Against Highland Park Schools Misguided
ACLU should acknowledge changes the district has made.
moreDecember 27, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
Every Roll Call vote by every state legislator tallied for 2012
Read the 2012 MichiganVotes Missed Votes Report!
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School Officials Using Technology For Advocacy
District officials urge parents to take action against reform using Capwiz system
Your Favorites: Our Top 10 Stories of 2012
A 'horseshoer' with no horses, drunk teachers and right-to-work coverage were some of the most popular articles
County Prevailing Wage Law Could Add Millions To Taxpayer Costs
'Union-scale wages' means Muskegon County jail proposal will be extra pricey
District's Millage Urgency Claims Don't Match Facts
Alcona Community Schools official says money needed to stop flow of huge staff cuts
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'
Politicians Playing Games and Fooling Their Constituents
Legislators promote bills simply as window dressing
December 21, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
Detroit income taxes, privatized prisons and more! more
Union Leaders On Right-to-Work Law: 'There Is Going To Be Retribution'
AFSCME vows to fight to protect privileges for 17.5 percent of state's workforce
Terrible Track Record
Government's 'green' venture capitalism experiment a failure.
Government's "green" venture caplitalism experiment a failure.
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Numbers Game
Media inflates number of protesters at rally against worker freedom
Media inflates number of protesters at anti-RTW rally.
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School Official Apologizes For Calling State Reps 'Moron' And 'Mental Midget'
One day after CapCon story ran, Godfrey-Lee Superintendent posted apology on district website
December 14, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
Right-to-work laws, Emergency Managers and more! more
Superintendents Spread Inaccurate Information on Education Reform Bills
School officials wrongly claim corporations can get state money for schools
Union Protesters' Attack Hits Local Employer With $35K Tent Destruction
Business Owner: 'They cut our tents up into little pieces and passed them out as souvenirs'
'We'll Be At Your Daughter's Soccer Game!'
Union protest speaker tells governor that union members will 'visit you' everywhere over right-to-work bill
Right-to-Work: What Now for Schools?
Districts should resist union calls for contract extensions.
moreUnion Steward Paid $100K By Taxpayers Attends Rally Advocating Against Them
It’s Easy To Attend Rallies When You're Paid
Union steward compares right-to-work bill with Hitler.
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Superintendents Falsely Claim Charter Schools Shortchange Poor Children
State data shows charters serving higher percentage of low-income students than traditional public schools
The False Social Concerns About Right-to-Work
Poverty, lack of insurance not higher in right-to-work states.
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Easy Rider
Motorcycle helmet laws detract from freedom
The data doesn't always tell the story on motorcycle crashes.
moreFrom Long Shot to Victory
Larry Reed recalls right-to-work fight
Larry Reed recalls right-to-work fight.
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VIDEOS: Union Right-to-Work Protest Goes Violent
'Worker freedom' tent ripped down; filmmaker punched in the face
Union Rates Not Dropping Faster In RTW States
Right-to-work not to blame for fewer union members.
moreMichigan Becomes 24th Right-to-Work State in the Nation
‘The power an idea can have when it is pursued with principle and persistence,’ says Center president
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
School Districts Closed Because Of Excessive Teacher Absences Over Right-to-Work
Students suffer because 'several hundred' teachers call in sick to attend right-to-work protest in Lansing
Right-To-Work Matters for Some Michigan Businesses
'If you treat your people right, they don't need a union'
The Intellectual Firepower Against Right-to-Work
Who's who on right-to-work
Who's who on right-to-work.
moreTaxpayer-Funded Stadiums a Lose-Lose Proposition
If Ilitch wants new home for Red Wings, he should pay for it.
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Public Schools: 'Profit' Bad For Others, Good For Us
Superintendent speaking out on school choice earns $250K in compensation; school has 15 executives making over $120K
The Union ‘Free-Rider Problem’ Myth in Right-to-Work Debate
The union is the one truly taking advantage of the collective bargaining arrangement
The Human Side of Right-to-Work Legislation
These are real people who have been hurt by forced unionization
Real people who have been hurt by forced unionization.
moreDecember 7, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
Right-to-work roll calls, stadium subsidies and more. more
Right-to-Work Bills Pass Michigan House, Senate
Dem Rep.: 'This legislation will return us to the sharecropping days of the deep south'
Legislation Announced to Make Michigan the 24th Right-to-Work State in the Nation
‘Historic day for both Michigan and the nation,’ says labor policy expert
Right-to-Work States Have Lower Workplace Injury Rates
Big Labor’s fatal error on state employee afflictions
Public School Officials Use Nonprofit for Political Action
'Very, very simple to use ... and it's driving Lansing crazy'
Governor: Bill Will Be Introduced To Make Michigan 24th Right-To-Work State
'When it arrives on my desk, I plan on signing it'
Michigan Still Worse Economically Than RTW Oklahoma
Michigan Education Association props up faulty numbers.
moreRight-to-Work Laws Influence Migration
People flocking to RTW states
Attracting more jobs would stem Michigan's population loss.
moreDistricts Use Taxpayer Resources To Oppose Education Bills
Using public money for political advocacy
Worker Freedom Advocates Lobby Legislators in Lansing
Event held to urge a right-to-work vote and show support for legislators who vote 'yes'
The 'Pro Big Business' Myth Put to Rest
Center a lone voice against corporate welfare for 25 years.
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