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MEA joins in federal suit challenging PA 53

Posted on 04/04/12 at 5:45pm

MEA has joined with three other unions representing Michigan school employees in a federal suit challenging the constitutionality of PA 53 that bans the payroll deduction of dues only for public school employees.

In a news release, MEA President Cook said, "This bill sat for months in the Senate. It's no coincidence that it passed within 24 hours of the launch of a worker coalition to amend our state constitution to protect collective bargaining rights. That just doesn't pass the smell test. It is blatant retaliation against one group of workers who insist on standing up, making their voices heard and fighting back against the attacks on collective bargaining, public education and the middle class."

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Analysis of SB 1040

Posted on 04/04/12 at 4:19pm

Senate Republicans Kahn, Jansen, Pavlov and Walker introduced Senate Bill 1040.  This bill makes massive changes to the Michigan School Employee Pension System (MPSERS) and is designed to shift significant costs for pensions and retirement health care benefits onto school employees and retirees. 

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Tiger supporters show their commitment to the Heights

Posted on 04/04/12 at 10:20am

The orange and black balloons and signs said it all—“I’m committed to the Heights.”

And more than a thousand students, parents, school employees and community members came out in full force to pledge their commitment to Muskegon Heights schools at Tiger Pride Day on March 31. The tiger is the school mascot—a fitting symbol for the fighting spirit evident that day.

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Ciloski named Wayne State's "Outstanding Educator of the Year"

Posted on 04/04/12 at 5:50pm

Frank Ciloski, on special assignment in MEA's Professional Development/Human Rights Department, was recently named the "Outstanding Educator of the Year" by Wayne State University for his contributions to education. Ciloski was nominated by faculty in Wayne State's College of Education.

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Budget proposal strips funding from U of M, MSU

Posted on 04/04/12 at 5:53pm

The latest targets of punitive budget proposals are the University of Michigan and Michigan State University who were stripped of state aid by Republican members of the House Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee. Legislators aren't pleased with the schools' position on stem cell research and mandatory student health insurance and both schools stand to lose out on a share of $40 million in performance funding.

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