Labor Policy Initiative [Mackinac Center]

Michigan's Public Employee Relations Act
The Michigan Public Employee Relations Act, which governs collective bargaining between local governments and their employees, is simultaneously among the most important and least-discussed laws ever passed by the Michigan Legislature.

The Effects of Michigan’s Prevailing Wage Law
Michigan's prevailing wage law adds to the cost of government and eliminates jobs. Most of the benefits go to high-wage workers.

The Case for Making Michigan a Right-to-Work State
Right-to-Work states have big advantages in economic growth and job creation. They are poised to overtake Michigan in terms of income as well.

Union Spending in Michigan: A Review of Union Financial Disclosure Reports
The average Michigan union spends less than half of its budget representing workers.

Restoring Balance to Labor Law
How a free market for unions would benefit workers.

Attention School Board Members

This primer is designed to assist school board members and other interested parties in understanding the basic principles and laws of collective bargaining, including some of the major substantive and procedural challenges facing Michigan school boards.

A Michigan School Money Primer

This primer explains and simplifies what, to the outsider, can too often appear to be a complex arcane school funding process. It will be an indispensable resource for anyone interested in understanding school funding policy and will likely contribute to important policy debates.

Title: Labor Policy Initiative