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BREAKING NEWS: Michigan Senate Stops Home Health Care 'Dues Skim'

… be ended now,” Owens said. “SEIU is concerned enough about losing … Employees International Union (SEIU). That 43,729 has now swollen … money continues to be sent to SEIU as dues. Overall, the “skim” … more than $29 million for the SEIU. A home health care worker … West Coast Scandal Roots of SEIU Forced Unionization 'Money …

Union Pushes Ballot Proposal To Keep 'Dues Skim' Alive

… Employees International Union (SEIU) is taking initial steps toward … petition drive. This move by the SEIU comes as passage of legislation … petition language, submitted by an SEIU fronted group, would amend … Public Policy, refers to the SEIU ballot proposal effort as a … health care workers into the SEIU. That 43,729 has now swollen …

Legal Analyst: 'Monitoring' SEIU

… “They recognize that there’s a movement for a legislative end to this and they have money to spend,” Wright said. For more information about the SEIU scheme, see here.

Stealth Unionization Scheme Bleeds Medicaid

… Hayneses are not alone. Under this arrangement, the SEIU has skimmed nearly $29 million from 56,000 Michigan … family members caring for loved ones. In 2005, the SEIU held a virtually unpublicized election that roped … supermajority, have not considered the bill, allowing the SEIU to collect $4 million more over the intervening …

Senate Shows Support For Ending Home Health Care 'Dues Skim'

… Employees International Union (SEIU) targeted dollars that taxpayers … health care workers” into the SEIU. The vast majority of the 43,729 … these people were unionized, SEIU began collecting dues from … workers has swollen to 60,190. SEIU coffers have been enriched … to flow into those coffers. SEIU could spend this money on anything …

The Cover Story For the 'Dues Skim'

… Employees International Union (SEIU). That original “cover story” … percentage is much smaller. SEIU targeted the taxpayer dollars … workers” had been unionized, SEIU began collecting dues from … care dues skim.” So far, the SEIU has received more than $29 … other home caregivers to fund SEIU union officials' socialist …

The Economic Opportunity Institute

A progressive think tank. Seventeenth in a series.

… we wait for the Senate to act, the SEIU continues to siphon money that was … money might be going, drawn from the SEIU's 2010 LM-2 report: The Economic Opportunity … In 2010 it received $125,000 from SEIU, funds that according to the union … Foundation The Atlas Project Change.org SEIU Healthcare Michigan Ballot Initiative …

Kos Media

Publishers of "Daily Kos." Sixteenth in a series.

… for the Senate to act, the SEIU continues to siphon money that … might be going, drawn from the SEIU's 2010 LM-2 report: Kos Media, … received $144,000 from the SEIU in 2010.  The money was described … progressive blogs on the web, and SEIU figures prominently — and positively … recurring feature is the Daily Kos/SEIU State of the Nation Poll, which …

The Importance of 'Sunshine Week'

In just the past few months, Michigan Capitol Confidential has broken a plethora of stories showing the need for government scrutiny. The SEIU has taken with the help of some Michigan government officials nearly $30 million in union dues from self-employed home health care aides and their disabled …

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute

SEIU and the legislative career of Sen. Ted Kennedy. Fifteenth in a series.

… for the Senate to act, the SEIU continues to siphon money that … might be going, drawn from the SEIU's 2010 LM-2 report: The Edward … $250,000 charitable donation from SEIU in 2010. EMKI is in the process … Kennedy Institute is among the SEIU's less egregious beneficiaries, … minds of decision makers at the SEIU. It is one of many groups with …

Jobs with Justice

A national network of local coalitions. Fourteenth in a series.

… Senate. While we wait for the Senate to act, the SEIU continues to siphon money that was meant to help … where that money might be going, drawn from the SEIU's 2010 LM-2 report: Jobs with Justice was the recipient … New Foundation The Atlas Project Change.org SEIU Healthcare Michigan Ballot Initiative Strategy …

The Center for American Progress Action Fund

Political advocacy, among "other" things. Thirteenth in a series.

… for the Senate to act, the SEIU continues to siphon money that … might be going, drawn from the SEIU's 2010 LM-2 report: The Center … Fund received $625,345 from SEIU during 2010. Of this amount, … administration. But unlike some SEIU beneficiaries that perform … apparently did not consult with SEIU — its union administration …

The Stealth Election That Led To The Home Health Care 'Dues Skim'

… million to the coffers of the SEIU including more than $4 million … benefit from belonging to the SEIU. Additionally, they had no … did get a mailing from the SEIU she wouldn't have paid much … filled out was an easy task. The SEIU had plenty of people to do … indefinite period of time. SEIU claims it sent out five notifications …

Americans United for Change

SEIU gives advocacy group $300,000. Twelfth in a series.

… we wait for the Senate to act, the SEIU continues to siphon money that was … money might be going, drawn from the SEIU's 2010 LM-2 report: Americans United … Change received $300,000 from the SEIU in 2010, all of it designated as "political … Foundation The Atlas Project Change.org SEIU Healthcare Michigan Ballot Initiative …

Benenson Strategy Group

A DC public relations firm with a strong partisan tilt. Eleventh in a series.

… for the Senate to act, the SEIU continues to siphon money that … might be going, drawn from the SEIU's 2010 LM-2 report: The Benenson … recipient of $271,800 from SEIU in 2010. Benenson was described … presidential campaign in 2008. SEIU's choice of Benenson as its … Atlas Project Change.org SEIU Healthcare Michigan Ballot …

Center Analysts Discuss Illegal Unionization

… home-based health care providers. Most of these providers are family members caring for disabled relatives who were forced to become members of the SEIU. The union has taken more than $28 million in "dues" from these people since the scheme began. A video by Senior Investigative Analyst Anne Schieber …

Government Incompetence At Its Worst – The Tragedy of the Forced Unionization of Home Health Care Workers

… Detroit building that houses the SEIU — the same union collecting … to pass the bill while the SEIU takes money from special needs … R-Saginaw, received $5,000 from the SEIU on the day the bill to end … put in to the coffers of the SEIU to be used as they wish. “They’re … West Coast Scandal Roots of SEIU Forced Unionization 'Money …

Colorado WINS

More state government worker politics. Tenth in a series.

… we wait for the Senate to act, the SEIU continues to siphon money that was … money might be going, drawn from the SEIU's 2010 LM-2 report. Colorado Workers … overtly ideological than most other SEIU projects, it is still largely a lobbying … Foundation The Atlas Project Change.org SEIU Healthcare Michigan Ballot Initiative …

Mackinac Center Video Posted at Breitbart.com

… posted today at the “Big Government” section of Breitbart.com about the Michigan Senate’s failure to protect thousands of home health care aides from an SEIU illegal unionization scheme. You can read more about the issue here and here.

America Votes

Simultaneously a partner for political campaigns and a consultant on internal union affairs. Ninth in a series.

… for the Senate to act, the SEIU continues to siphon money that … might be going, drawn from the SEIU's 2010 LM-2 report. America … "consulting" and listed as part of SEIU's overhead. According to its … voter ID bill in Ohio. If SEIU's financial statements are to be taken at face value, SEIU simultaneously relies on America …

The Ballot Initiative Strategy Center

‘The progressive community’s only research and capacity-building organization focused solely on the ballot measure process.’ Eighth in a series.

… Senate. While we wait for the Senate to act, the SEIU continues to siphon money that was meant to help … where that money might be going, drawn from the SEIU's 2010 LM-2 report. The Ballot Initiative Strategy … New Foundation The Atlas Project Change.org SEIU Healthcare Michigan

Michigan Senate Should Help End Illegal Unionization

… and sending the money to an SEIU affiliate. For the Hayneses, … dressing, pushing wheelchairs. The SEIU, however, cannot negotiate … powerless to grant these. The SEIU nevertheless receives monthly … for 30 years. He argues the SEIU is out of place here, however. … would have seen it and thought, SEIU? … I’m not in a union.”  Last …

SEIU Healthcare Michigan

A political amoeba. Seventh in a series.

… for the Senate to act, the SEIU continues to siphon money that … might be going, drawn from the SEIU's 2010 LM-2 report. SEIU Healthcare Michigan, like many … with a bewildering array of SEIU entities, all of whom partake in … union's extremist politics. The national SEIU organization transferred close …

MCLF Joins Supreme Court Brief

… receives for caring for her quadriplegic brother in the form of “dues” to the SEIU. Thousands of Michigan residents are fighting the same battle against a forced, illegal unionization that made them SEIU members, which has funneled some $28 million to the union over the last …

SEIU Dues Skim Explained

… City, discussing the illegal, forced unionization of home health care aides and the millions of dollars in "dues" money the scheme has funneled to the SEIU. For more information about this issue from Spencer and Mackinac Center analysts, please see here.

Change.org

E-petition site was recipient of SEIU cash. Sixth in a series.

… for the Senate to act, the SEIU continues to siphon money that … might be going, drawn from the SEIU's 2010 LM-2 report. Change.org is … payments totaling $38,500 from the SEIU. Of this, $22,500 was described … an organizing expense. The SEIU's support of Change.org, and … illustrates the extent to which SEIU has become politicized. Even in …

Home Health Care 'Dues Skim' More Than Matches SEIU '08 Obama Contributions

… contributions it gave him in 2008. If SEIU were to send him only the dollars … enough. About five years ago SEIU pulled off a covert “forced … healthcare dues skim.” The SEIU has now received more than … million it gave Obama made the SEIU one of his biggest contributors. Three months ago, the SEIU endorsed Obama's re-election …

The Atlas Project

SEIU beneficiary ‘putting progressives on the path to victory.’ Fifth in a series.

… Senate. While we wait for the Senate to act, the SEIU continues to siphon money that was meant to help … where that money might be going, drawn from the SEIU's 2010 LM-2 report. The Atlas Project received … Action Fund, Emily's List and the Sierra Club. SEIU would appear to be especially pleased with its …

The Brave New Foundation

Leftist media outlet took in $250,000 from SEIU. Fourth in a series.

… Senate. While we wait for the Senate to act, the SEIU continues to siphon money that was meant to help … where that money might be going, drawn from the SEIU's 2010 LM-2 report. The Brave New Foundation describes … were treated as charitable donations. Overall in 2010, SEIU made more than $3.6 million in "contributions, …

The Applied Research Center

‘Racial justice think tank’ gets SEIU money. Third in a series.

… Senate. While we wait for the Senate to act, the SEIU continues to siphon money that was meant to help … where that money might be going, drawn from the SEIU's 2010 LM-2 report. The Applied Research Center, with … did was not described. When not consulting for SEIU, the ARC works on racial issues, advocating such …

‘Change that Works’

$4 million SEIU project was unabashedly political. Second in a series.

… for the Senate to act, the SEIU continues to siphon money that … might be going, drawn from the SEIU's 2010 LM-2 report. Change … of 2010. On its LM-2 report SEIU categorized its funding of CTW as political.  Many SEIU affiliated groups received … underscoring the political nature of SEIU itself. CTW's politics were …

GOP-Dominated Senate To SEIU: 'Here's $4 Million'

… money continues to be sent to SEIU as dues. Overall, the “skim” … more than $28 million for the SEIU. Last June, the House passed … West Coast Scandal Roots of SEIU Forced Unionization 'Money … Picture, But Dues Keep Flowing To SEIU SEIU Sent Key GOP Senator $5K on …

The Clean Economy Development Center

Clearinghouse for ‘green energy’ boondoggles was recipient of $100,000 in SEIU cash. First in a series.

… Senate. While we wait for the Senate to act, the SEIU continues to siphon money that was meant to help … where that money might be going, drawn from the SEIU's 2010 LM-2 report. The Clean Economy Development Center received a $100,000 donation from the SEIU in April 2010. The CEDC describes its mission as …

How the Forced Unionization of Day Care and Home Health Care Providers Took Place

Anatomy of a Scam: Dues continue to flow

… Employees International Union (SEIU). Union dues have been extracted … taxpayers to the coffers of the SEIU. House Bill 4003 was designed … not of their own making. “SEIU has not responded once to our … Kahn, [R, Saginaw] has been a SEIU spearhead against these distressed … election? Zac Altefogt of SEIU Healthcare Michigan (the branch …

Further Down the Rabbit Hole: Forced Unionization 'Dues Skim' Linked To West Coast Scandal

SEIU officials who led charge to unionize unsuspecting workers are now long gone

… Angeles at Local 6434 of the SEIU.  With a membership of 155,000 home health care workers, SEIU Local 6434 was the largest … Stern, who headed the national SEIU until 2010 and in the early … became the first president of SEIU Healthcare Michigan, but resigned not … bill. While that happens, the SEIU is free to use the dues it …

All “MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call Report” Votes for 2012

… private prison, which is strongly opposed by the SEIU-affiliated prison guard union. Republicans Casperson, … (eventually) end a still-ongoing one extracting SEIU union dues from home health care providers who … (eventually) end a still-ongoing one extracting SEIU union dues from home health care providers who …

Roots of SEIU Forced Unionization 'Money Skim' Lead To Former ACORN Organizer

… more than $28 million to the SEIU, which the union can use for … 56.442 people are paying dues to SEIU Healthcare Michigan, the division of the SEIU technically involved in the forced unionization. SEIU Healthcare Michigan spokesman … by the U.S. Supreme Court. SEIU Healthcare Michigan notifies …

Wright Discusses SEIU Scheme

… Daily Drift” with host Gary Wellings on WAAM AM1600 in Ann Arbor Sunday. Wright discussed the illegal unionization of home health care workers by the SEIU and how the union has skimmed some $28 million in “dues” from those private workers. You can read more about the scheme here.

'Forced Unionization' Employer Out of the Picture, But Dues Keep Flowing To SEIU

Despite state officials' past certainty, some now unsure who actually 'employs' home health care workers

… dues continue to roll into SEIU coffers. So far, the SEIU has taken more than $28 million … taxpayer-provided checks and sent to the SEIU. Under the administration … currently paying dues to the SEIU is 56,422. On Jan. 28, 2012, … are still paying dues to the SEIU. Rep. Opsommer points out …

SEIU Sent Key GOP Senator $5K on Day Bill to End 'Forced Unionization' Arrived in Senate

Home health care unionization continues to this day

… Dues Skim, under which the SEIU has received more than $28 … worker checks and given to the SEIU as union dues. According to … keeps the dues flowing to the SEIU. This dues flow amounts to … million annually, which the SEIU could use for political purposes … Senate Republicans and the SEIU “Since 2006 SEIU has been …

Home Health Care 'Dues Skim' Worse Than Previously Thought

'This is Crony Unionism'

… health care workers into the SEIU. With the news media, the Legislature … sent in their ballots. The SEIU “take” so far is more than … can be used for anything the SEIU desires, including politics. … scenes collaboration between the SEIU and the state of Michigan. … providers in order to keep SEIU coffers filled,” she continued. …

MCQ3 Response To 'Forced Unionization'

(Editor's note: Michigan Capitol Confidential reported about the 'dues skim' from Michigan home health care providers to the SEIU via the Michigan Quality Community Care Council. The following is a response from MCQ3 Chairman Scott Heinzman.) Capitol Confidential asked the MQC3 the following questions: …

Some Tea Partiers Gunning For Republican Senate Majority Leader

Sen. Richardville out of sync on 'right-to-work' and 'forced unionization'?

… under his leadership the body has failed to vote on a House-passed bill to stop the transfer of $28 million from home health care providers to the SEIU  (see CapCon “skimTRACKER”). In 2009, Sen. Richardville co-sponsored a bill that would have given explicit statutory authorization to this practice. …

Muskegon Health Care Workers Get Out of SEIU

… The specific branch of the SEIU involved is Healthcare Michigan. … a September election, means SEIU Healthcare Michigan is even … were glad to be rid of the SEIU. “I'm thrilled,” said Jeff … lifted off our shoulders. “SEIU brags about being an employer-friendly … worked to breakaway from the SEIU. Zahdeh claims the SEIU was …

skimTRACKER 'Forced Unionization' Dues: More Than $34 Million Taken By The SEIU

… THAN $34 MILLION TAKEN BY THE SEIU FROM MICHIGAN HOME HELP PROGRAM … Employees International Union (SEIU) "organized” Michigan's self-employed Home … The first counter tallied SEIU dues skimmed since the union …   The contract between the SEIU and the dummy employer used … "GOP Senator Tries to Save SEIU Healthcare ‘Employer’" Video: …

Muskegon SEIU Escape Vote Set For This Week

… Employees International Union (SEIU). The specific branch of the SEIU involved is Healthcare Michigan. … and outspoken critic of the SEIU and Healthcare Michigan. “The … efforts to switch unions. “SEIU was trying to negotiate my … his termination in detail. SEIU's Healthcare Michigan is currently …

Your Favorites: 2011

… Bloated Benefits.” “Michigan School Spending Hits All-Time High.” “Superintendent to Governor: ‘Make My School a Prison.’” “GOP Senator Tries to Save SEIU Health Care ‘Employer.’” “Plagiarism Double Standards at Michigan State.” “Bringing Balance to Public Benefits.”

SEIU Takes $28M from Medicaid Fund

Michigan’s ability to provide Medicaid coverage is $28 million short over the last five years as that much money has been funneled to the SEIU in the form of “dues” taken from home health care aides who were forced into the union, according to The Washington Times. Capitol Confidential broke the story, …

That's Not How We Roll

Andy Stern was a leader in what is supposed to be a democratic movement, but reveals a jarring admiration for authoritarianism.

Last week, former SEIU President Andy Stern revealed his preference for dictatorial governance in an article he wrote for The Wall Street Journal. Stern was once considered an innovative leader in the union firmament, which likes to portray itself as the model of democracy in action. For such an influential …

'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

… used for almost anything the SEIU desires, including advertising, … checks and passed on to the SEIU so far is as follows: 2007: … I used words that Ken Cole (SEIU lobbyist) seemed to think were … here with the MQC3. They (the SEIU) have absolutely no credibility … there was no response from SEIU Healthcare Michigan or the …