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By Dale Buss
The Changing UAW
In innovative and very pragmatic new contracts with Ford, Chrysler and leading suppliers Delphi Corp. and Visteon Corp., the UAW finally consented to different levels of compensation for members who previously were entitled to the same, famously rich packages. … more
Published on Dec. 6, 2004 – Viewpoint on Public Issues
Outsourcing Benefits Michigan Economy and Taxpayers
Lawmakers in Congress and in more than 30 state legislatures have targeted foreign outsourcing as a threat to U.S. employment and prosperity. Along with certain critics in the news media, such as CNN’s Lou Dobbs, they charge that U.S. companies are firing American workers in significant numbers and replacing them with foreign service workers in low-wage countries such as India. Legislative proposals in Michigan and elsewhere have focused on barring federal or state contracts with companies that would “offshore” the work to call centers or information technology providers abroad. … more
Published on Sept. 15, 2004 – Study
Eminent Domain Extremism Runs Into Judicial Brick Wall
Judge Susan Borman delivered a stinging rebuke to government officials who could not show a public necessity for taking over the family’s bridge. … more
Published on July 14, 2004 – Viewpoint on Public Issues
Union Subjects Religious Objector to Modern-Day Inquisition
The MEA is alone among NEA state affiliates in requiring objecting teachers of faith to do anything more than write a letter outlining their basic beliefs. … more
Published on July 14, 2004 – Viewpoint on Public Issues
