Michigan: Union Tactics Delay Right-To-Work For Up to a Decade

By: Candice Lanier (Diary)  |  April 1st at 11:00 PM  | 

School districts and universities in Michigan rushed to sign last-minute contract extensions that effectively bypass the new right-to-work law. The right-to-work law went into effect last Thursday, but prior to the law going into effect at least 41 school districts and five colleges had approved contracts that circumvent the new law, for a few years.  There may be a price to pay, however; Republicans in | Read More »

Election May Bring On Wave of Lawsuits

By: Candice Lanier (Diary)  |  November 6th at 07:30 AM  | 

The U.S. presidential election has already spurred a couple dozen lawsuits over the past six months.  These particular lawsuits have revolved around photo ID requirements and limited poll hours. However, a new torrent of litigation, beginning on election day, is looming over who gets to vote and which ballots will be counted. Voter rights advocates and attorneys may initially head to court to try to | Read More »