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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 …

Stealth Unionization One Step Closer to Ending

Senate committee approves House Bill 4003

… their subsidy checks and sent to the SEIU. Under that scenario, the Michigan … Mystified GOP Senator Tries to Save SEIU Healthcare ‘Employer’ SEIU Healthcare Michigan Lives on Without … Workers Vote to Bolt from 'Corrupt' SEIU

NLRB 'Ignores' Rules To Rush Union Elections

… and Congress, it currently has only three members. They are: Craig Becker, associate general counsel of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU); Mark Gaston Pearce, NLRB chairman; and Brian Hayes, Republican labor policy director for the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. …

Reactions to Forced Unionization

Tea Party groups call practice 'immoral'

… the most recent member of the SEIU to claim the union's only interest … declaring 'Support Senator Kahn and SEIU. Take money from the elderly … has provided is more dues for SEIU, more union campaign contributions … themselves and gives it to the SEIU. And what training is he talking … the national news media, one SEIU representative claimed the …

Dues and Don'ts

Should all businesses be forced to pay dues to the Chamber of Commerce?

… demonstrates just how far they’ll go to defend these forcibly extracted dues. For example, after Michigan Capitol Confidential broke news last week that the SEIU was removing hundreds of dollars in “dues” annually from the subsidy of a struggling couple who look after their own disabled children, Fox Business …

SEIU Scheme Leads Detroit Newscast

… the Mackinac Center Legal Foundation, explained during the newscast that a shell corporation was set up during the Granholm administration for the SEIU to organize against, and the “dues” are taken out of subsidy checks home health care aides, including family members, receive to care for the disabled. …

Illegal Union Scheme Story Hits National TV

… of a mother and father from Michigan who receive state aid to take care of their disabled adult daughter and son and are forced to pay dues to the SEIU under an illegal unionization scheme was detailed on Fox Business today. The story was broken by Michigan Capital Confidential Nov. 9. When asked …

Parents Forced to Pay Union Dues, Lawmaker Rakes In Health Care Money

Father: "Considering the dues money we're sending them, maybe they should come over and babysit our kids so we could have one night out.”

… Employees International Union (SEIU). This deduction is the result … Kahn received $2,500 from the SEIU in 2010. However, a review … treasurer. Last month, the SEIU and DMC staged a rally together … allegedly belonging to the SEIU. The only impact it's having … GOP Senator Tries to Save SEIU Healthcare ‘Employer’ SEIU …

Free-Market Library

… Debt A different look at how bringing public-sector benefits into balance with the private sector could save Michigan $5.7 billion annually. The SEIU and Home Health Aides Home health aides, who often care for disabled family members, were forced into a union and now have part of their state subsidy …

Forced Unionization Scheme Still Collecting Cash – Lawmakers Mystified

… kept the dues flowing to the SEIU. Judy Hendrixson, a home health … said she was amazed that the SEIU dues are still being taken … checks.” Hendrixson, a former SEIU union representative, said … employee union was illegal. Next, SEIU took advantage of the fact … basis of this election, the SEIU started receiving $6 million …

Minnesota Governor Should Look to California, Not Michigan, on Unionization of Child Care Providers

… support Gov. Brown’s 2010 gubernatorial run. The SEIU sponsored the legislation along with the American … campaign, he was endorsed by the 30,000-strong SEIU Minnesota. The SEIU and AFSCME PACs also contributed heavily to his …

GOP Senator Tries to Save SEIU Healthcare ‘Employer’

… become dues-paying members of SEIU Healthcare Michigan. The union … effectively runs the program for SEIU and passes the union dues from … pointed questions about the SEIU (Note: parenthetical statements … supposed to collect union dues for SEIU? (MQC3 basically runs the program for SEIU and passes the union dues from …

Hired Guns Getting Scott Recall Gravy

… Strategies, which received $10,308.36, not counting the $2,291 that was paid to political consultant Joe DiSano of Main Street Strategies. Former SEIU political director Vaughn Thompson of Haslett (near East Lansing) was paid $6,479.46 from recall campaign coffers and Buda got $5,987.50. Buda is a …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST October 11, 2011

… board member Vera Perry said, according to The Journal. Board trustee David Davenport pointed out that district employees who are represented by the SEIU are now paying 50 percent toward their insurance premium, up from 10 percent, The Journal reported. “I say they can take a cut like I took one,” warehouse …

Flint nixes two administrative pay hikes

… for having to do more work and not getting the pay.” Board trustee David Davenport pointed out that district employees who are represented by the SEIU are now paying 50 percent toward their insurance premium, up from 10 percent, The Journal reported. “I say they can take a cut like I took one,” warehouse …

Health Care Workers Vote to Bolt from 'Corrupt' SEIU

… Employees International Union (SEIU) to try to get Saginaw health … voted themselves out of the SEIU Healthcare union last week. … was 47 in favor of leaving SEIU to 22 for staying. One vote … Manor workers became the first SEIU members outside of California … assistant at Luther Manor, the SEIU Healthcare put on two barbecue …

SEIU Healthcare Michigan Lives on Without 'Employer'

… government “employer” for members of SEIU Healthcare Michigan and with … bargaining agreement since 2006. The SEIU takes union dues from the Medicaid … preparing to close its doors. SEIU “Remains in Force” It appears … regardless of the MQC3’s existence, SEIU Healthcare Michigan will remain … 30, Steinke deferred to the SEIU Healthcare Michigan, saying …

Michigan Health Care Workers Seeking Exit from Scandal-Ridden SEIU Affiliate

Leader of rival union accuses local SEIU boss of spending $5,420 on pizza, but just $8,800 on collective bargaining

… Employees International Union (SEIU), but say they have obstacles … vote themselves out of the SEIU Michigan Healthcare union. … spokesman for the employees. “But SEIU keeps filing charges and finding … care workers claim that their SEIU representatives dragged their … They also argue that when the SEIU negotiators finally arrived …

GOP Lawmaker Recall: 95 Percent of Reported Spending Thus Far Goes to Lansing-Area Consultants

… described Thompson as a consultant. However, as recently as 2010, Thompson was the political director for the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). According to CAGO's filing, the recall committee still had $11,596 on hand at the end of the period covered in its statement. ~~~~~ See also: …

Michigan Creeps Closer to Obamacare 'Exchange'

… Michigan Association of Heatlh Underwriters Scott Hummel -- Michigan Association of Insurance Agents Kay Harless -- NAIFA - Michigan Marge Faville -- SEIU Healthcare Michigan Tameshia Bridges -- PHI Jeffrey L. Brown -- Oakland County Mental Health Authority John Roy Castillo -- Cristo Rey Community Center …

Commentary: How Unions Run Government … And Democrats

… . . One source tells MIRS that unions involved include the Michigan Education Association (MEA), United Autoworkers (UAW), AFL-CIO, Carpenters and SEIU. The Laborers and AFSCME were not involved. “It would also entail more coordination from groups sympathetic to Democrats, like the Michigan Association …

The SEIU in Michigan: Home Health Aides

… part of a nationwide push to increase membership using government subsidies as a source for union dues, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) organized Michigan's home health aides. As a result, tens of thousands of the state's independent, private-sector workers found themselves belonging …

Are You Kinda Republican, Really Republican or Really, Really Republican?

SEIU's in-depth survey

… rather than as political in nature. Like all government employee unions, SEIU draws much of its funding from taxpayers, under the guise of union dues … agreements. The interesting and at the same time sobering thing about this is how SEIU leaders see their members through a strictly partisan political lens. The …

‘My House Was Placed in a Union!’

Legislation to halt ‘stealth unionization’ takes a step toward the governor’s desk

… Unionization Minority Rules: Most Members of Child Care Union Didn't Vote Themselves In Axed State Agency Mysteriously Operational GOP Senators, SEIU Taxpayer Giveaways, Campaign Cash and More, OH MY!

Interlocal Agreements — Good Intent, Bad Practice

… Employees International Union to organize against and create the 55,000-member SEIU Healthcare Michigan. The SEIU takes union dues from the Medicaid subsidies paid to home care workers (as …

Interlocal Agreements – Good Intent, Bad Practice

… provided a so-called public “employer” for the SEIU to create the 55,000 member SEIU Healthcare Michigan. The SEIU takes union dues from the Medicaid subsidies paid …

Community College Never Heard From Erstwhile 'Partner' in Forced Unionization Scheme

… Unionization Minority Rules: Most Members of Child Care Union Didn't Vote Themselves In Axed State Agency Mysteriously Operational GOP Senators, SEIU Taxpayer Giveaways, Campaign Cash and More, OH MY!

DHS Finishes Off Forced Unionization Experiment

… Unionization Minority Rules: Most Members of Child Care Union Didn't Vote Themselves In Axed State Agency Mysteriously Operational GOP Senators, SEIU Taxpayer Giveaways, Campaign Cash and More, OH MY!

State Senator Kicks Open Right-to-Work Door

… valuable as an economic tool than eliminating the unpopular Michigan Business Tax and its surcharge. Phillip Thompson, executive vice president of the SEIU Local 517 M which represents Michigan public employees, said they don’t support right-to-work. "We are opposed to any of this type of legislation …

A Public Employee Union Response

… Phillip Thompson Executive Vice President Michigan Public Employees, SEIU Local 517M These types of news articles—in Wisconsin as well as the recent … productive conversations between elected officials and public workers. It is SEIU’s sincere desire that Governor-elect Snyder takes a much more constructive …

The Conservative Evolution of Randy Richardville

The future majority leader of the Michigan Senate wants his critics to know that he is no liberal

… supported union legislation. As a recent example, he co-sponsored Senate Bill 731, legislation that would transfer $6.6 million in taxpayer money to the SEIU government employee union. It did it by creating a government "employer" for about 42,000 individuals who are hired by elderly or disabled Medicaid …

Government Unions: The Real Wealth in American Politics

… spending this campaign season. One-hundred-percent of SEIU cash to federal candidates went to Democrats. (However, in Michigan's state government, the SEIU has also found some Republican friends). Rounding … Michigan politics. The total spending for AFSCME, SEIU and the NEA thus far this year has been $175.5 …

I'm Just a Bill

… creating a shell government "employer" (the "Michigan Quality Community Care Council") that transfers some $6.6 million in Medicaid money annually to the SEIU union (considered the "union dues" for these workers). HOUSE BILL 5305 Increase marriage license and earmark more to "family counseling" Introduced …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST October 19, 2010

… $800, 000," Oct. 12, 2010 Taylor School District, "Master Agreement between The Board of Education of Taylor School District and Local 26M Division of SEIU Local 517, Dec. 8, 2008 - June 30, 2010." FURTHER READING: Mackinac Center for Public Policy, Michigan School Databases, "Michigan School District …

Taylor announces concessions

… $800, 000," Oct. 12, 2010 Taylor School District, "Master Agreement between The Board of Education of Taylor School District and Local 26M Division of SEIU Local 517, Dec. 8, 2008 - June 30, 2010." FURTHER READING: Mackinac Center for Public Policy, Michigan School Databases, "Michigan School District …

National Media and the Stealth Unionization Case

… Unionization Minority Rules: Most Members of Child Care Union Didn't Vote Themselves In Axed State Agency Mysteriously Operational GOP Senators, SEIU Taxpayer Giveaways, Campaign Cash and More, OH MY!    

Questionable MSU Scholarship Hurts Policy Debate

… Then last October, MSU professor Charles Ballard did a little moonlighting, producing a study paid for by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), although one had to carefully read the fine print to recognize that it was not an official university product. Co-written with graduate student Nicole …

The Public Employee Union Problem

… than 98 percent of that going to Democrats. The SEIU, AFL-CIO and United Steel Workers have all promised … employees." At the same time, a union subsidiary of the SEIU pushed GOP Senators into coming up short on a vote … approximately $6.6 million in taxpayers' money to the SEIU in the form of 'dues.' The end game for these …

Union Lawyer Admits in Court that Stealth Unionization Is a 'Slippery Slope'

… Unionization Minority Rules: Most Members of Child Care Union Didn't Vote Themselves In Axed State Agency Mysteriously Operational GOP Senators, SEIU Taxpayer Giveaways, Campaign Cash and More, OH MY!

Can Michigan Become a Right-to-Work State?

… Mississippi Example Strings May Be Attached When a Politician Has the Union Label Why a Democrat Voted Against a State Employee Pay Hike GOP Senators, SEIU Taxpayer Giveaways, Campaign Cash and More, OH MY! Recent Developments in Union Corruption Cases Analysis: Government Employee Political Clout Obstructs …

Small Biz vs. Big Labor

… unionization. The bill transfers some $6.6 million in Medicaid money annually to the SEIU union, considered the "union dues" for these workers.  The Mackinac Center … didn't return a message left at his office. ~~~~~ See also: GOP Senators, SEIU Taxpayer Giveaways, Campaign Cash and More, OH MY! Deadline Looming: Day …

MichiganVotes.org July 2 Weekly Roll Call Report

… creating a shell government "employer" (the "Michigan Quality Community Care Council") that transfers some $6.6 million in Medicaid money annually to the SEIU union (considered the "union dues" for these workers). Note: A lawsuit filed by the Mackinac Center is pending regarding a similar arrangement imposed …

Union PAC Money and Michigan's Members of Congress

… ~~~~~ See Also: Strings May Be Attached When a Politician Has the Union Label Why a Democrat Voted Against a State Employee Pay Hike GOP Senators, SEIU Taxpayer Giveaways, Campaign Cash and More, OH MY! Recent Developments in Union Corruption Cases Analysis: Government Employee Political Clout Obstructs …

Critics Say Congressman McCotter Supports Bailout of Union Pensions

… remove any incentive for multiemployer pension plans to reorganize their plans responsibly. The Teamsters, Service Employees International Union (SEIU), and Laborers International unions are on the list of "significantly underfunded" multi-company pensions eligible for bailouts under the Pomeroy bill, …

Strings May Be Attached When a Politician Has the Union Label

… Right-to-Work Right to Work Bill Rejected Pro-Union Republicans School Union Denounces Privatization School Pension Reform Stalls in Senate GOP Senators, SEIU Taxpayer Giveaways, Campaign Cash and More, OH MY! Tea Partiers Take on Special Senate Race

Tea Party Group Moving from Protests to Election Action

… match their records. Last summer, CSG called a former GOP state representative to task for his voting record and association with unions such as the SEIU. The candidate at issue was Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek. CSG distributed flyers with the information about Nofs during the GOP primary when he was running …

Analysis: What's Next for Michigan Tea Parties?

… in the district of another Republican who had sponsored a bill to divert $6.6 million in state and federal Medicaid dollars into the coffers of the SEIU by allowing the "stealth unionization" of thousands of home health workers. According to Day, the bill may have been introduced as a payoff to the …

Speaking Truth About Power

… making sure the newly elected or re-elected state and federal lawmakers are more afraid to tick off you and your fellow Tea Party patriots than the SEIU or corporate-welfare seekers. How can you do it? The first step is to find out what they're really up to, not just what they and the mainstream media …

Analysis: Government Employee Political Clout Obstructs Budget Reform

… support in various forms for both Republican and Democrat politicians. For example, the Michigan Corrections Organization, a union subsidiary of the SEIU, endorsed Republican Mike Cox in his 2006 campaign for Attorney General, and its president has also bragged that when Gov. Jennifer Granholm closed …