Michelle Rhee's StudentsFirst Group Weighs In On Michigan's Proposal 2
Now, the political action committee of StudentsFirst is pumping $500,000 into a campaign against Michigan's Proposal 2, a ballot measure that would protect collective bargaining by enshrining it in the state's constitution.www.huffingtonpost.com
Michigan Vote a Test Case on Enshrining the Rights of Unions
Michigan's unions are asking voters to approve a referendum on the ballot this November, known as Proposal 2, that would lock a series of labor protections into the state Constitution, including the right of public sector unions to bargain collectively ...www.nytimes.com
Michigan Press Association joins opposition to Proposal 2
LANSING -- The Michigan Press Association joined the opposition to Proposal 2 Tuesday, citing the potential for the constitutional amendment for collective bargaining to override Michigan's Sunshine laws. The MPA, in a joint statement with the free ...www.freep.com
Political insider: Moroun ads reach the voters - of tomorrow
Wednesday's edition of the publication at wsws.org skewers the measure to enshrine collective bargaining rights in the state constitution under the headline, "UAW skulduggery in Michigan Proposal 2." Author Barry Grey objects to a section of the ...www.detroitnews.com
Controversial pro-Proposal 2 ad pulled by union supporters
Protecting Michigan Taxpayers, a business group opposed to Proposal 2, claimed Tuesday that Protect Working Families pulled the ad after its attorney sent broadcasters a letter demanding the ad be taken down for making a "categorically false claim ...www.detroitnews.com
Endorsement letters: Proposal 2 will protect our rights
The initiative became Proposal 2. The only way to stop this assault on our collective bargaining rights is to amend the Michigan Constitution to ensure that all workers retain the right to associate and collectively bargain with employers. We must stop ...www.mlive.com
Opposition ads to Prop 2 get 'no foul' from Truth Squad
According to a report by the independent, nonpartisan Citizens Research Council of Michigan, Proposal 2 is an effort to combat recent actions taken by the governor and Legislature to restrict the bargaining power and costs of public sector workers.www.mlive.com
Snyder: Proposal 2 is not a referendum on right-to-work laws
Governor Rick Snyder says Proposal 2 should not be viewed as a referendum on whether Michigan becomes a right-to-work state that outlaws compulsory union membership.www.michiganradio.org
OUR VIEW — Proposal 2 comes with too much unwanted baggage
Proposal 2, the collective bargaining initiative on the state ballot, is an excellent illustration of the pitfalls of trying to legislate through the ballot box.www.hollandsentinel.com
Opinions differ on Proposal 2's impact on Genesee County
Gansen, along with other educators across Michigan, emphasized that Proposal 2 would also overturn laws allowing districts to contract with a third party for non-instructional support services.www.mlive.com
Michigan Decides 2012: Educators say vote NO on Proposal 2 to protect ...
That's why nearly 3,000 local Michigan school boards, principals and superintendents have come together to stand up for our kids, stand up for our local schools and to urge parents to vote NO on Proposal 2. Proposal 2 would have devastating negative ...www.mlive.com
Letter: Vote no on proposal 2 and 3
6 Michigan voters will be asked to vote on six ballot proposals. While there are several that deserve a "no" vote, there are two proposals that, if approved, would severely limit our chances of protecting our current job base and creating new jobs ...www.mlive.com
Proposal 2 supports our teachers
Teachers also need the right books, supplies and training to help kids learn. That's harder and harder to do these days with all the cutbacks in our school districts.www.tuscolatoday.com
Michigan Decides 2012: Proposal 2 pits Grand Rapids workers against business ...
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Joe Dubay says his wages have fallen 18 percent since he became a firefighter 21 years ago. He has taken much of that hit on his benefits.www.mlive.com
Vote yes on Proposal 2 to protect workers
It also describes corporations and business interest joining together and forming state and national alliances such as the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers Association. But only one union has fought for overtime rights over 40 hours (50 ...www.battlecreekenquirer.com
Rick Snyder: Proposal 2 threatens Michigan's economic recovery
6 election ballot, Proposal 2 on collective bargaining rights poses the biggest danger to Michigan's economic comeback, Gov.www.freep.com
Michigan Parent Teacher Association backs Proposal 2, the collective ...
The Michigan Parent Teacher Association announced Wednesday that it is in support of Proposal 2, the statewide proposal that would enshrine collective bargaining in the state constitution.www.freep.com
Michigan Decides 2012: Vote YES for collective bargaining and Proposal 2 to ...
By Eric Weber. Proposal 2, the campaign to protect working families, really boils down to a question of protecting collective bargaining rights.www.mlive.com
Carol Cain: Leaders show passion for, against ballot Proposal 2
DeVos, president of the investment company Windquest, has taken on a leadership role in fund-raising for Protecting Michigan Taxpayers, one of two organizations raising millions to fight the proposal. Proposal 2 supporters have also raised millions to ...www.freep.com
Brian Dickerson: Proposal 2 showdown bodes ill for Michigan
The Citizens Research Council of Michigan, the gold standard of nonpartisan policy analysis in our state, concludes that Proposal 2's adoption "has the potential to dramatically alter the established powers and authorities constitutionally granted to ...www.livingstondaily.com
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