… Michigan’s Legislature considers whether to make ours a right-to-work state, an MLive political column on the issue calls … of GM property, refused to leave or to allow any work to be done there, and fired bullets at any strikebreakers …
… agenda. It also would ban right-to-work legislation in Michigan. Right-to-work laws give workers the freedom … and discourages people who work hard and try to excel above their …
… here in Michigan.” “Good news, labor!” Polehanki added. “Union-busting ‘Right to Work’ is gonna go bye-bye.” Polehanki’s tweets are worth reading, both for the …
… fray. But other forces are at work, and for the most part, our … out. They have all enacted right-to-work laws that give teachers the … are typically not fans of right-to-work or the GOP. While labor unions …
… used to think that public institutions embodied the collective values of society. And now I think that they embody the interests of the people who work in them. … To say that the adults in public institutions ‘represent’ the interests of their clients — children and families — is self-deceptive and …
… Pure Michigan-like campaign will not work, if the past is any guide. Pure Michigan … such as Detroit and Flint. It did not work. A wise person who considers moving … entering a career field. Reinstate right-to-work, which provides better economic outcomes …
… News on March 19, 2014.) As I studied Michigan’s right-to-work law in March of 2013 and looked ahead to my retirement … Throughout my career, I made it a priority to work with my students and give them all the information …
… when the check comes you say you are not going to pay for your meal because you didn't like the side dish that came with your meal. Do you have the right to make your friends pick up your tab?” This appeared in an “open letter to teachers” posted by union activist John T. McCrann in the Education Week …
… auto jobs in Mississippi, which has right-to-work protections for employees, pay $15 … was someone saying something about right-to-work-for-less?
… that employees won't be able to exercise their right to opt out of the union and not financially support its … expires. Late last year Michigan became the 24th right-to-work state in the nation. The law gives workers the …
… sent it to her: “I took it right out in back and burned it.” … Kirk appreciate Bradbury’s work but knew the man personally … which led me back to both men’s work to reread with increased reward. … understand that Bradbury’s work contained deep moral themes. … deeper message of Bradbury’s work and how aligned it was with …
… mandated for someone doing this work. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed … hairdressers and stylists must work in a dedicated facility. Traveling … These bills are steps in the right direction. The regulations … meant lost opportunities for work and income for those wanting to work in these fields but, for one …
… provide tailored services to individuals within a workplace. Unions could shift to an a la carte model where individuals select the services that are right for them. It’s even conceivable that a worker could belong to more than one union. This model replaces force with a consumer-oriented approach, with …
… was signed before Michigan’s right-to-work law took effect. But even though … Despite being signed before right-to-work, the contract didn’t take effect … bargaining agreements before the right-to-work deadline, but have …
… states now subject to the Janus decision — states that previously were not right-to-work — has seen the largest drop in union membership. In the 22 states that had …
… policy, commonly known as "right-to-work," has been adopted by 22 other … would be cheerleading for right-to-work legislation in Michigan. "Right-to-work" laws simply say that …
… there’s a reason she’s invited. Take for instance right-to-work in Michigan. More often than not, the debate is … a special interest nor undermine individuals’ right to association. The only reason this seems like …
… remain open for the debate on a right-to-work law so the entire assembly … shouting and screaming of "No Right to Work," which they did. Read the … full coverage of the Indiana right-to-work bill and the protests, …
… employees to bid against private firms to win the right to provide services to city residents. These are … government–do their homework. Careful planning takes time. Right now, tax revenue is high because the economy is … incredible opportunity. It is to privatization done right– privatization that saves money and improves services–that …
… inmates do leave prison with employable skills and work discipline they lacked upon arrival. Thus, prison … allow private firms to competitively bid for the right to use prison labor. In other words, the solution … security services-for those inmates allowed to work outside the prison-would be borne by the employer, …
Union members protesting a right-to-work law turn from picketing the capitol … intimidating other citizens supporting a right-to-work law, getting physical and screaming …
… every HR worker as an HR employee. For instance, an executive secretary may work in the HR division of Consumer and Industry Services, but be defined as … in the state government telephone directory to estimate how many staffers work in HR, regardless of their Civil Service designation. The total figure came …
… affirm its status as the 21st right-to-work state. Idaho, which at the … voters followed suit, approving right-to-work legislation in 2001. Currently, 22 states are covered by right-to-work laws. Unfortunately, …
… the Hoosier state the 23rd right-to-work state in the nation and the first right-to-work state in the Manufacturing … researched and written about right-to-work issues, are available …
… against making West Virginia a right-to-work state is centered on scare … conditions if the state adopts right-to-work. IUOE Local 132’s Stop WV … three reasons for opposing right-to-work. Unions made the same …
… host of other positive results. But today the right to earn a living is becoming more difficult. In … required to have this special government permission to work. Licensing requirements typically include mandated … regulatory infrastructure of occupational licensing. Her work explores the antitrust implications of professional …
Tight security locked out dozens of anti-right-to-work protesters from the State Capitol as Governor Snyder was delivering his "State of the State" address. …
… committee in 1999 about the benefits of a right-to-work law. Wilson made a triumphant return … supporters to celebrate the state passing a right-to-work law.
… residents approve of the state’s right-to-work law in a new poll commissioned … anniversary of the law’s passage. Right-to-work has strong support across Republicans, … was: “Michigan passed a ‘right-to-work’ law 10 years ago. …
… to “slavery” because they have to represent workers who exercise their right-to-work freedoms.
… Vernuccio writes in the Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader about the benefits a right-to-work law would bring to Missouri. He testified on the same subject before a committee …
… they can do under Michigan's right-to-work law. Yet in 2014, Nancy Strachan, … memo. ForTheRecord says: In a right-to-work environment, it appears the … members since 2012, the year right-to-work was signed by Gov. …
… unions are circumventing Michigan’s new right-to-work law by trying to extend contracts for … them their ability to exercise their right-to-work freedoms. You can read more about …
… ForTheRecord says: Thanks to the state’s right-to-work law, they soon can withhold dues without … contract was signed in 2012 before right-to-work became law and ends in 2016. Teachers …
… Commonly referred to as a "right-to-work" law, SB 269 would make it … Chamber testified in favor of right-to-work today. “It’s kind of a personal … the Capitol building. As pro-right-to-work speakers exited the …
… expressed frustration with a new “right-to-teach” proposal, under which … governor is unlikely to back the right-to-teach proposal. Michigan … 2011 Lansing State Journal, “Right to work for teachers on agenda,” Sept. … Including Him — if Teacher Right to Work Passes,” Sept. 14, …
… treatment of the Mackinac Center’s right-to-work study. We received no response. … Institution on the impact of right-to-work laws, you focused on a “single … growth have increased faster in right-to-work states.” Wessel initially …
… their option, under Michigan’s right-to-work law, to opt out. But Dearborn … March 2013, just before the right-to-work law went into effect. The law … said. “Whether they believe in right-to-work or not, they are releasing …
… degrees. Let them come here and work. It is hard not to agree with … will come from all over to work.” In July 2013, appearing … "I do not view that as the right answer" when asked about a bailout. "The right answer is, bankruptcy is there … situation." The governor is right that the federal government …
… Confidential.) Those on the “political right” in our nation aren’t nearly … as a whole, the political right is probably underestimating … engagement.” The “political right” in the United States has been … In response, the political right has risen up in protest; its … our leaders sets about the work of discarding parts of the …
… have prohibited a proposed right-to-work law. An MLive article published … I see collective bargaining work, and I think we need to protect … 2020-21 school year. The right-to-work law did not change the sections …
… due to Michigan becoming the 24th right-to-work state. Vernuccio said he did not think … their membership under Michigan’s right-to-work law if they thought their dues were …
… order to skirt around Michigan’s new right-to-work law. “Amy is not currently eligible for right-to-work, but she wants to explore her First …
… rays, this year’s group of summer interns at the Mackinac Center are hard at work assisting our policy staff. Our bright and ambitious students are willing … Aaron Lehman is this year’s Capitol Confidential intern. Lehman hails from right here in Midland and plans to attend Grove City College to study biology …
… Act Today to Implement the Right to Know Payroll Form! Let … When You Start to Use the Right to Know Payroll Form Who is Using the Right to Know Payroll Form? A … political decisions, and the Right to Know Payroll Form is one … implement the form where you work, please contact the Mackinac …
Charles Williams II speaks at a union protest against right-to-work legislation in Lansing, Michigan. Williams introduced two Democratic state representatives …
… approving a side agreement to deny them their freedom under Michigan's right-to-work law.
… dues and prevents teachers from exercising their freedom under Michigan’s right-to-work law. The Detroit News also editorialized against the agreement.
… Detroit Free Press to criticize a right-to-work law that had just passed the state … extra duties. In the years since right-to-work became law here, the number of dues-paying …
… better in 2006 were states with right-to-work laws that prohibit forced union … grew by 1.43 million jobs in right-to-work states, but declined by 2.18 million in non-right-to-work states." #####
… teachers who sued for the right to leave their union and not … the same effect as extending right-to-work law protections to all public … decisions have recognized workers' right to not have union dues extracted, … California teachers it could mean right-to-work for public employees …
… legal questions under Michigan’s right-to-work law, according to a new Mackinac … between Dec. 11, 2012, when right-to-work passed and March 28, 2013, … 2014, nearly a year after right-to-work took effect, yet its …
… bypassed more than just the right-to-work law with their agreement earlier … approved before the state's right-to-work law went into effect, the union … requirement." Michigan's right-to-work law prohibits requiring …
… five years ago, Michigan’s right-to-work law went into effect, prohibiting … employees who have exercised their right to not pay. The issue gained … Court effectively extended right-to-work status to all state and local …
… and wanted to exercise her right-to-work freedom. However, when she … school districts transition to right-to-work remains an active controversy. Finally, … jurisdiction over the "new-employee right-to-resign" claim and the "duty-to-inform" …
… 31. 2012, issue of National Review about Michigan's journey to become a right-to-work state. Labor Policy Director F. Vincent Vernuccio and President Joseph …
… freedom rights. The MEA's insistence that its bylaws trump Michigan's right-to-work law have also been the subject of recent hearings before a special committee …
… groups in several states to talk about Michigan’s experience in getting a right-to-work law.
… get around Michigan’s new right-to-work law soon after it was enacted. … the month of August. Before right-to-work became law, employees who left … pay "agency fees." Under right-to-work, by contrast, school …
… practical effect of extending right-to-work to all public sector employees. … allies, like the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, took … Michigan’s experience as a right-to-work state and in particular …
As bills to reform civil asset forfeiture work through the Michigan Legislature, the Mackinac Center … civil forfeiture reform and what the political right should support major changes. That op-ed was recently … victims, fighting crime, and other uses. Nobody has a right to keep property gained through crime – the "fruit …
… 18,585 in 2015. Michigan’s new right-to-work law is only one of the likely … unionized. And under the right-to-work law enacted three years ago, … with local school boards. Right-to-work does not apply in those …
… (”MEA Misleads on Oklahoma Right-to-Work Numbers”) about Michigan’s … that since Oklahoma became a right-to-work state in 2001, “10 years later, … Oklahoma voted to become a right-to-work state. Also, the link …
… agreement aimed at avoiding Michigan’s right-to-work law for a decade. In February of 2013, … support the union under Michigan’s right-to-work law. The trial court had dismissed …
… individuals across the country work to educate workers about their … National Employee Freedom Week, right-to-work states like Michigan should … union. Though Michigan is right to work, employees still face challenges …
… opponent trying to get to the right of me," Sen. Green said. "I'm about as far right as anybody. I think it was … it is about three things: right-to-work, Obamacare and road funding," … (Sen. Green) voted against right-to-work and he did that after …
… employees from exercising their right under right-to-work to not pay union dues or fees, … comply. Under the Michigan right-to-work law that took effect in 2013, …
… 20 years, which came to fruition in December 2012 with the passage of a right-to-work law. The other finalists are: Centro de Investigacion para el Desarrollo, …
… regardless of whether a state is right-to-work or not. Even if a union can’t … not given what is ours: the right to be paid for the work we are required to perform.” … several court cases challenging right-to-work. Having to represent …
… years. The MEA says all the right things. In the Sept. 2013 edition … themselves. Before the state's right-to-work law went into effect, workers … could be fired. The state's right-to-work law does not change anything …
… fighting to exercise their right to work, confirming that the Michigan … It’s clear: Teachers have the right to work in Michigan and cannot be compelled … violated the anti-union Michigan right-to-work law which went into …
… laboratory does high quality work. Independent tests give the … percent. Nevertheless, this work should not be performed by … this growth by commandeering work that private labs could perform. … the MDEQ does contract some work to private laboratories, but … to continue to compete for work on cleanup projects. However, …
… extension that circumvent Michigan’s new right-to-work law aren’t breaking any laws, but they … supporting their unions for up to 10 years. Right-to-work gives employees the freedom to decide …
… forced to pay money to unions as a condition of employment, opponents of right-to-work laws often claim that workers who exercise their rights under the law are …
… forthcoming 22-page decision in favor of these teachers’ right to resign. “The MEA should stop trying to ruin … MERC believes that a resignation window can trump right to work. Other government unions should take heed and not …
… who do the behind-the-scenes work to get good policy ideas out … degree in accounting, she worked in accounting and management … having her daughter, Marie, she worked part-time and on a contract … current employer. “I had the right educational background and work experience, and alignment with …
… opportunity to testify here today on right-to-work. This policy will give workers … considered the state Legislature’s right-to-work proposal to be anti-union. … characterization. He said right-to-work laws are not anti-union; …
… Michigan Legislature passing right-to-work. Today marks the one-year anniversary … must by law surrender their right to represent themselves regarding … resign from the union under right-to-work laws,” Wilcox said. Teamsters …
… hospital cafeteria. Michigan's right-to-work law no longer requires workers … union, Shannon Leonard, has worked at the medical center for … 'Free Rider Problem' Myth In Right-to-Work Debate Union Will Use 'Any …
… believe the union and management work together to target certain … like using her computer at work to go on the Internet during … union rights under the new right-to-work law. Davenport also did not … Davenport said the union did work to help her at one time, but …
… national power would be a right-to-work state today. In four minutes … has problems bigger than a right-to-work law can solve. I have to say … Michigan can achieve freedom to work — if Washington state can expand …
… says the district and union are violating his freedoms under Michigan’s right-to-work law. Adam Neuman, a social studies teacher, resigned from the BEA and its …
… unions have a First Amendment right to spend nonmembers’ money … when state legislatures enact right-to-work laws will nonmembers in a union … Nonmembers have long had a right to not have their money used … represented by the National Right to Work Legal Defense Fund. …
… gan Radio takes a look at how much taxpayers spend on K-12 education in the state. The National Public Radio affiliate reports, “[T]he governor is right. In total, there’s $1.1 billion more going into education.” But the article then adds: “The bulk of the Snyder increase did not go directly to the …
… has been voiced by some that the Water Resource Development Act might not be legally enforceable under international water law, Michigan agreed to work with the other states in drafting an updated water agreement in the form of Annex 2001. Framers of this document sought to address the alleged legal …
Economics: Work and Prosperity by Russell Kirk (Pensacola: Pensacola … out that some person had to work to produce any good. People … competition, which "leads people to work hard and produce good things" … luck, but he stresses hard work and careful planning as the … collective bargaining, and right-to-work laws. He implies that …
… disappearing. The nature of work is changing and so are the … feel a need to adjust their work schedules to accommodate family … desired leisure time, or the work patterns of a spouse, the old … Those workers would prefer to work overtime on some days and receive … comp-time option to many workers right now. Today, there are more …
… issues, the minimum wage and right-to-work often dominate the headlines. … eliminate these barriers to work. Free-market organizations … Heritage Foundation have done work with similar findings. So has … be done? Michigan is on the right path: The state has eliminated …
… taxpayers for union employees to do union work on government time is the highest it … full-time union head to do non-educational work during the school day. The local union … person also went to a rally against right-to-work legislation on a school day this past …
… be shut out of the market if they have a product that works,” Michael Jahr, vice president for communications, told the station. “The problem is, right now it doesn’t.” For more commentary on ethanol from Mackinac Center analysts, see here, here and here.
… freedoms under Michigan’s right-to-work law. Neuman attended Brighton … consequence of Michigan’s right-to-work law’s passage expected that … The agreement violated both right-to-work and a law preventing …
