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"Right to work" laws would actually make unions more accountable. IF unions were smart, they would get into the health insurance business. Providing health insurance across bargaining unit lines would result in a better deal because of the number of workers involved. The "economies of scale" are at work here. IF unions provided inexpensive health insurance, "right to work" laws would not be a problem. Unions would attract workers without having to force union "membership" on those who disagree with forced union membership.
The Michigan Education Association always portrays itself as the poor, pitiful victim.
It was the victim when the legislature passed relatively mild education reforms. It was the victim when its ballot proposal to enshrine collective bargaining in the state constitution was soundly defeated by voters Nov. 6.
Now the union is wringing its hands over a rumored Right to Work proposal that may be introduced and debated in the state legislature during the lame duck session.
On Tuesday, the union pressed the panic button and issued a screed to its members via email:
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Being from Michigan, I sure do hope Michigan does become a RTW state. Those union guys are dangerous to the economy.