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Collective Bargaining a 'Right' to Coerce

… stuff. The union-funded Proposal 2 would amend the Michigan … to coerce another group. Proposal 2 would label that power a … this exercise. Language in Proposal 2 limits its effect on private-sector … not chosen to do so, and Proposal 2 would prohibit it from ever … employers, and these are what Proposal 2 is really all about. In …

Vernuccio on Prop 2 in Forbes

Labor Policy Director F. Vincent Vernuccio writes in Forbes today that Proposal 2 is an attempt by government unions to write themselves special privileges into the Michigan Constitution. If the amendment passes, taxpayers stand to lose $1.6 billion a year and some 170 state laws could be overturned …

Union Members Down, Money For SEIU Up

'Dues skim' contributes to higher union funding

… Michigan filed its annual (LM-2) disclosure report with the Office … $11,974,800. Meanwhile, the LM-2 reports show that Healthcare … constitution through a ballot proposal. Only part of the $11,974,800 … disclosures in the union's LM-2 reports over the past four years … fee rate” section of its LM-2 reports for 2010 and 2011. Other …

Proposal 2 Would Allow Government Union Contracts to Invalidate Existing and Future State Laws

Center analysts estimate at least $1.6 billion in taxpayer savings lost annually

… 989-631-0900 MIDLAND — If Proposal 2 passes on Nov. 6, government … Center study released today. “This proposal would fundamentally change … unions try to pursue. “Proposal 2 is the most important ballot … state and local laws under Proposal 2 would be numerous; there … retained during school layoffs. Proposal 2 would also make it impossible …

Proposal 2 Would Cost Taxpayers $1.6 Billion Per Year, New Analysis Says

'Protect Our Jobs' initiative will be voted on in November

If Proposal 2 were to pass this November, it would cost taxpayers … savings would be due to Proposal 2 superseding Gov. Rick Snyder’s … F. Vincent Vernuccio. "Prop 2, the ‘Protect Our Jobs’ constitutional … One estimate found that if Proposal 2 was adopted, it could impact … $894,707 in savings. "If it (Proposal 2) passes, the sky is the …

Prop 2 May Put FOIA on Ice for Media, Others

… Detroit News on Sept. 27, 2012.) Proposal 2 on the Nov. 6 Michigan ballot would … on government operations. Under Prop 2, nothing would prevent state or local … is entirely possible that under Prop 2 government officials might be tempted … employee unions and the public. Proposal 2 could make discovering what government …

How the Chicago Teacher Union Strike Affects Michigan

Michigan Ballot Proposal Could Nullify State's No Strike Law

… Beek said. "Unfortunately, [Proposal 2] the union-backed 'Protect … these reforms at risk." Proposal 2 will be on the Nov. 6 ballot. … soon come to Michigan if Proposal 2 passes. "The union bosses behind this deceptive proposal are telling parents it will … is the coalition opposing Proposal 2. ~~~~~ See also: CapCon …

Vernuccio Discusses Prop 2 in Marquette County

… morning with host Dan Adamini on WRUP FM98.3 in Marquette, discussing Proposal 2 on the Nov. 6 ballot. For information on this and other ballot proposals, please see www.miballot2012.org.

Taxes Under Proposal A

… under current law for two reasons: First, as parcels are resold, their re-assessed values are significantly higher. Second, new construction of roughly 2% per year comes directly into SEV. Sales and Use and other state tax revenue increases by over $800 million in 1993 and almost $1.7 billion in 1994. …