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Tag: SB-731

BREAKING! Radical Change to SB731!

By JGillman, Section News
Posted on Thu May 27, 2010 at 09:45:20 AM EST
Tags: SB731, SB-731, Michigan Home health care, State Senate, Unions, SEIU, Substitute (all tags)

There is not question that one of the most controversial Michigan Senate bills proposed in recent memory was SB731. 731, the "Michigan quality community care council act" was rightly met by intense criticism by conservatives for what appeared to be "cover" for stealth unionization of home health care workers.

State Senator Jason Allen R-37th, the bill's primary sponsor has taken the bulk of the criticisms, with those critics citing the union friendly nature of the bill, and the seeming support for forced unionization for the independent health care providers affected.

Allen has consistently denied those claims, stating his intent was merely to provide a mechanism which provided for the safety of the individuals receiving care that is paid for with state monies. The writing of the original bill unfortunately had input from those with union interests at heart, and that input was incorporated originally, and ultimately inspired the backlash.

The back lash was felt. The people were heard. And whether you call it a Mea Culpa, or simply righting a wrong, there is now a fix.

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