Category Archives: Collective Bargaining

Attorney General Bill Schutte Sides With Billionaire Vegas Casino Magnate Over Michigan Workers.

Posted on October 31, 2012 by chadphillips

ShareI couldn’t watch the World Series, the local news, or even show my two-year-old daughter the Gummy Bear Song on YouTube without seeing Attorney General Bill Schutte’s face.  Schutte is the front man in an advertisement that urges us to vote no on Proposal 2, … Continue reading →

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Anti-Collective Bargaining Group Defies Spirit of Campaign Finance Laws

Posted on October 1, 2012 by chadphillips

ShareThe anti-collective bargaining group Protecting Michigan Taxpayers (PMT) has sent out some outlandish information regarding Proposal 2.  Proposal 2 would guarantee collective bargaining rights in the Michigan Constitution should voters approve it in November.  PMT’s advertisements falsely claim that collective bargaining rights could “prohibit schools from … Continue reading →

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Prohibiting Dues Deduction Could Prove Costly for Students

Posted on March 31, 2012 by chadphillips

Share I recently provided  proof that Public Act 53, which prevents school employees from having their union dues deducted by their employer, is nothing more than a political attack on teachers’ unions.  While Governor Snyder said the purpose of the bill is to make sure public education … Continue reading →

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