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    Who are the NERD fund donors Mr Snyder?

    Raise the curtain.

    Governor Signs Dues Bill


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Wed Mar 21, 2012 at 07:20:17 AM EST
    Tags: Public Employees, Michigan, Labor, Unions, Dues Collection, Snyder (all tags)

    I really didn't expect to see this.

    One of the ways that union membership can be better aware of the shenanigans their representation might be up to, is to remind them they are paying the bill.  Nothing makes it clearer, than taking away the invisible deduction as it is now. Credit to the Michigan legislature, and Governor Snyder for taking this first step to ensure accountability from the MEA and saving Michigan Taxpayers money.

    LANSING, Mich. - Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation ensuring the proper use of public funds and resources by prohibiting schools from deducting union dues or service fees from employees' paychecks.

    House Bill 4929, sponsored by state Rep. Joe Haveman, also requires that unions representing public employees file with the Michigan Employment Relations Commission an independent audit of expenditures attributed to the cost of collective bargaining, contract administration and grievance adjustment. The commission must make the audits available to the public on its website.

    "This legislation furthers the goal of good government by promoting greater transparency and ensuring that public resources are used solely for their intended purposes," Snyder said. "It is essential that state public school resources be devoted to the education of our children. This continues the fiscal reforms designed to save schools money and help them operate even more efficiently."

    Schools currently collecting dues or service fees under collective bargaining agreements may continue to do so until the contract expires or is terminated, extended or renewed.

    H.B. 4929 now is Public Act 53 of 2012.

    Now for the rest of the public employees ..

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    I'd also like to see a monthly or (none / 0) (#1)
    by Bruce on Wed Mar 21, 2012 at 10:13:37 AM EST
    quarterly summary of state spending on the state website.

    Sent you an Excel file with subtotals (none / 0) (#5)
    by Bruce on Wed Mar 21, 2012 at 11:35:46 AM EST
    and comments.

    To bad (none / 0) (#6)
    by LookingforReagan on Wed Mar 21, 2012 at 12:14:33 PM EST
    This didn't go further. It covers a very small segment of "PUBLIC" sector employees meaning teachers. This should be extended to all unions and their members in this state. But it is a begining. Maybe it gives us hope that if the legislature gets off their hindends and get RTW passed the Governerd will sign that as well. But the key is to make the GOONIONS send their leg breakers out to collect their required dues themselves. Just think of all the jobs that might create. Short term jobs to be sure.

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