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SEIU Ballot Language Disconnected From Reality

… proposal. The "exclusive representative" is the SEIU. “Allow” does not mean home health care workers … so home health care workers to pay dues to the SEIU, which can spend the money lobbying or on other … tens of millions of dollars from caregivers to the SEIU, which to date has taken more than $31 million …

Free Press Live Chat on Prop 4

… 4, which would enshrine in the state constitution a scheme to force home-based caregivers into a government union. This ploy so far has allowed the SEIU to skim more than $32 million in “dues” from family members who provide care for their loved ones. Wilcox discussed the ballot proposal with Dohn …

MLive Prop 4 Live Chat Transcript

… 4, which would enshrine in the state constitution a scheme to force home-based caregivers into a government union. This ploy so far has allowed the SEIU to skim more than $32 million in “dues” from family members who provide care for their loved ones. Wilcox discussed the ballot proposal with Dohn …

SEIU Under Investigation over Prop 4

'Dues Skim' took $35 million from Medicaid recipients

… campaign and initially hide the SEIU’s involvement. After months … all of its money came from SEIU. Michigan Capitol Confidential's … articles on the groups the SEIU set up to continue the money … increase dues paying members, the SEIU targeted the Medicaid checks … force the caregivers into the SEIU. Key elements of the scheme …

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 …

SEIU Membership Drops 80 Percent After Dues Skim Ends

Union loses $4.2 million in dues and fees

… caregivers no longer are part of the SEIU Healthcare Michigan, according … to pay dues or fees to the SEIU after the union orchestrated … in 2013, but not before the SEIU took more than $34 million … traditional organizing drives. The SEIU health care workers were organized … 2013. During those years, the SEIU Healthcare Michigan boasted …

Prop 4 Would Put Union Scam in Constitution

… “skim-scam” has funneled more than $32 million from disabled people into SEIU coffers, for which the unionized employees receive absolutely no benefit. … skimming. The handwriting is on the wall for the unions, which is why the SEIU bankrolled an initiative to actually enshrine this skim-scam into the state …

SEIU Dues Skim Surpasses $34 Million

The SEIU has just passed $34 million skimmed from home-based caregivers. The “dues skim” began when the Service Employees International Union teamed … Legislature to look into and eventually attempt to stop the scheme. The SEIU then spent millions of dollars attempting to lock these workers into the …

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 …

No Relief In Sight For Home Health Care Workers

Without action from governor's office, SEIU 'Dues Skim' likely to continue until at least fall

… Union Healthcare Michigan (SEIU). The collective bargaining … were forced into joining the SEIU. As a result, dues from the … to decline membership in the SEIU and must then pay a uniformly … West Coast Scandal Roots of SEIU Forced Unionization 'Money … Picture, But Dues Keep Flowing To SEIU SEIU Sent Key GOP Senator …

Labor Union Caught in Dues Skim Fails to File Annual Report with Federal Government

SEIU Healthcare Michigan reported losing 80 percent of its members after dues skim ended

Last year when SEIU Healthcare Michigan reported losing more … U.S. Department of Labor. “For SEIU Healthcare Michigan, their … late they are in violation.” SEIU Healthcare Michigan’s reported … more than $34 million to the SEIU. In 2014 the union waited … entirely without the dues skim. SEIU Healthcare Michigan now apparently …

SEIU/MASC: Curiouser and Curiouser

MEDC moved fast to secure a union operation for Michigan, but did they really need to?

… ongoing examination of the SEIU-Member Action Service Center … tax credit to MASC, says that SEIU was considering locations in … Florida, it does not appear that SEIU or MASC applied for economic … Missouri. The timing of the SEIU’s application for tax credits … be highly irregular, but if SEIU waited until October 22 to …

Audit Shows SEIU 'Dues Skim' Likely Bolstered By Extra $3.7 Million; Union-Run Registry Ineffective

… end of the "dues skim,” the SEIU would have been enriched by … Gov. Jennifer Granholm, the SEIU carried out the forced unionization … caregivers were unionized by the SEIU. And it acknowledged that family … caregivers. In 2012, when the SEIU attempted to lock the forced … and the cover group for the SEIU that funded Proposal 4, did …

The Relationship Between the MQC3 and the SEIU

… relationship between the MQC3 and the SEIU is questionable. As described … $22,000 in the bank, of which the SEIU had provided $12,000 — the … this relationship between the SEIU and the MQC3, the MQC3 and SEIU entered into a contract extension … conflict of interest.[*] The SEIU needed the MQC3 to keep the …

Proposal 4 Would Lock Forced Unionization of Home-Based Caregivers Into Michigan Constitution

Center attorney: ‘Dubious arrangement pursued for the sole purpose of allowing the SEIU to pad its political coffers’

… and pursued for the sole purpose of allowing the SEIU to pad its political coffers.” A line-by-line … Health and the Tri-County Aging Consortium. An SEIU attorney certified that the shell corporation was … confuse the voters,” Wilcox said. “The fact the SEIU gave the MQC3 $12,000 after the state cut off its …

Michigan Employment Relations Commission Fails to Correct Its Own Mistake in Unionization of Home-Based Caregivers

SEIU allowed to keep $34 million in forced dues after MERC dismisses administrative action

… of those who were caught up in the SEIU’s scheme were family members and friends … the Granholm administration and the SEIU tried to downplay it.” The stealth … an injunction against the law. The SEIU at the time argued that cutting off … funneled more than $34 million to the SEIU before it came to an end last month. …

GOP Senators, SEIU Taxpayer Giveaways, Campaign Cash and More, OH MY!

… taxpayer money annually to the SEIU government employee union, … campaign contribution from the SEIU on June 22, six weeks before … Senate Republicans and the SEIU for union support of former … priorities. Day observes that the SEIU endorsed Nofs on August 22nd, … of taxpayer dollars to the SEIU to receive official blessing …

GOP Senators, SEIU Taxpayer Giveaways, Campaign Cash and More, OH MY!

… taxpayer money annually to the SEIU government employee union, … campaign contribution from the SEIU on June 22, six weeks before … Senate Republicans and the SEIU for union support of former … priorities. Day observes that the SEIU endorsed Nofs on August 22nd, … of taxpayer dollars to the SEIU to receive official blessing …

Supreme Court Rules Unions Can't Take Extra Fees Without Consent

SEIU, other unions must provide opt-in clause to spend members' money on political activities

… Perhaps most importantly, the decision in the SEIU v. Knox case portends an end to the system that … of the normal dues or agency fee charged by the SEIU. The union did not provide a second Hudson notice … Michigan Capitol Confidential Coverage of the SEIU Michigan Capitol Confidential Labor Coverage

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?'

… The MQC3’s funding came from the state's Community Health Department. The unions benefited from those jobs and that agency because it allowed the SEIU to take more than $33.7 million from the Medicaid checks of the state's elderly and disabled. "All these people are now all of a sudden monitoring …

New Law Frees Home Health Care Providers From Stealth Unionization, Dues Skim

Illegal arrangement that netted SEIU $29.4 million from the developmentally disabled comes to an end

… clarified, the dues skim must end,” he added. The arrangement that allowed the SEIU to skim from Medicaid payments to some of the state’s most vulnerable residents … there was no real employer with whom to engage in collective bargaining, the SEIU conducted a union representation vote in 2007. Out of the 44,000 home health …

Ballot Proposal to Exploit Disabled Medicaid Recipients

… these payments as "dues," the SEIU has quietly taken more than … supposedly bargains against. The SEIU appears willing to prop up … government workers. But the SEIU filed suit in federal court, … courtroom is not matched by the SEIU and MQCCC arguments made in … a registry without MQCCC or SEIU involvement. As it is, the …

Fighting the SEIU Dues Skim

… small amount of money through a federal program meant to help provide care for the disabled or those with special needs in their own homes. But to the SEIU, one of the largest unions in the country, all of this was just another way to make a buck. With the help of former Gov. Jennifer Granholm, it forced …

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 …

SEIU 'Dues Skim' and U-M Research Assistant Bills Brought On Proposal 2

Issues brought to the forefront by the Mackinac Center cited by UAW President as reasons for ballot proposal

… Employees International Union (SEIU) targeted Michigan's share … or other institutions. The SEIU pulled off the dues skim by … home-based caregivers have had SEIU dues deducted from their Medicaid … unionization. That failed when the SEIU gave the dummy employer money … on April 9. That meant the SEIU “dues skim” eventually would …

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 …

UAW Prez: SEIU ‘Dues Skim’ More Important Than RTW

… proposed state constitutional amendment that would have effectively locked these caregivers into the Service Employees International Union for good. The SEIU and related unions appear to have spent $9 million on the skim, which has netted them over $34 million so far. The Mackinac Center is involved in legal …

SEIU Draws Attention Over Dues Skim

This recent blog post by Jarrett Skorup about the SEIU dues skim and how the union is using the money not for collective bargaining but for political purposes garnered a story and editorial in The Washington Examiner. Read more about the issue here.

Home Help Providers Saved From Illegal Dues

… Foundation sued to end the SEIU-HM and MQCCC's illegal diversion … "dues" are funneled to the SEIU, which purports to represent … The case was ruled moot after SEIU paid damages to the plaintiffs. … that the government and the SEIU could enter their home and … funneling them as “dues” to the SEIU in late 2006. To date, the …

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 …

The Alliance for Retired Americans

Union's "administration" included a senior citizen lobbying group with a detailed agenda. Eighteenth 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 Alliance for … Americans received $125,000 from the SEIU in 2010. The union characterized this … Foundation The Atlas Project Change.org SEIU Healthcare Michigan Ballot Initiative …

Los Angeles Times SEIU Investigation

… in Hawaii.[18] Freeman was also alleged to have failed to provide documentation to support the legitimacy of a second trip to Hawaii.[19] After the SEIU conducted its own investigation, it banned Freeman for life and sought repayment from him of more than $1 million to cover his misappropriations.[20] …

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 …

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 …

Union Money Helps 'Dues Skim' Stay Alive

Home health care workers still losing money to SEIU despite law to end the scam; dummy employer executive director working only 3 hours a month

… of at least $12,000 from the SEIU to keep the scheme alive. … comes, seven years after the SEIU pulled off a scheme to divert … Michigan, $1,000; MDRC $3,000; and SEIU $12,000. Steinke went on to … the millions of dollars the SEIU has taken in, the breakdown … able to get the dues check to SEIU. The check is easy; the bigger …

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 …

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 …

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 …

SEIU Requests Contact Info for Kansas HCBS Providers

… of ever-greater government involvement in health care, and understandably so: It gives them more opportunities to snag members and their dues. The SEIU in Kansas has asked the state for the names and addresses of health care professionals who provide care under the state’s HCBS program. A state representative …

Home Health Caregivers Might Find Relief from Union Coercion at Supreme Court

Mackinac Center joins groups to call an end to the union dues skim

… Mackinac Center and National Federation of Independent Business have signed on to an amicus brief authored by the Cato Institute in the case Hill v. SEIU. The plaintiff in is being represented by the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation and contends that Constitution forbids the act of forcing …

No Lean Times For SEIU 'Dues Skim' Union Bosses

… care dues skim.” To date, the SEIU has collected more than $29 … Rick Snyder. Meanwhile, the SEIU has taken steps toward mounting … $7,130,343 was paid to the SEIU national union in Washington, … members of the top brass at SEIU Healthcare Michigan received … involved in an action against the SEIU back in 2003.  Freddy Polanco …

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 …

Prop 4 a 'Money Grab'

… think this is a money grab.” The proposal would give constitutional protection to the forced unionization of home-based caregivers, from whom the SEIU has skimmed $32 million in forced dues.

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 …

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: …

Attorney General Orders State To Stop SEIU 'Dues Skim'

… were to end the withholding of SEIU dues from private individuals … 2012 election cycle.   The SEIU hasn’t given any money to Republicans. … executive vice president of the SEIU who made $222,876 in 2010, and SEIU president Mary Kay Henry, whose … of the Michigan chapter of SEIU Local 517. Patrick Wright, …

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 …