Greetings UALE, Many of you already know this: Michigan has repealed its Right to Work law! Congratulations to the Michigan labor movement and all those who were involved in the repeal. Most of us were stunned at the speed and strong-arm tactics used to pass RTW in 2012. During the lame-duck legislative session, the bill was introduced and passed on the same day. Thousands of union members protested outside, but they were not allowed to speak on the record. No public hearings were held. For the first time in history, the Michigan Capitol building was closed to the public. At that time, Republicans controlled the Michigan House, Senate, and Governorship. But this wasn't a good reflection of the views of the Michigan electorate. When combined statewide, total votes for Michigan legislators around that time split close to 50 - 50 for Democrats and Republicans, with a slight edge for Democrats. But due to severe gerrymandering, the Michigan House tended to be about 67% Republican and the Michigan Senate tended to be about 75% Republican. So, what changed? The tide began to turn when Michigan elected a pro-union Democratic Governor, Gretchen Whitmer, in 2018. And a key element in the repeal of RTW was redistricting following the 2020 census. A successful ballot initiative provided for an independent citizen's commission to conduct the redistricting. The result of the redistricting is that, as of the 2022 election, the Michigan House is 51% Democratic and the Michigan Senate is 53% Democratic. This slim majority is a reasonable reflection of our state's electorate. And given how precarious the majority is, it is even more impressive that the Michigan labor movement was able to achieve something that hasn't been done in over 50 years in the US - repeal a state RTW law. This has been a great success for labor in Michigan. We hope it's a sign of good things to come in other states as well. In solidarity, Michelle Michelle Kaminski, Ph.D. (she/her/hers) Associate Professor and Associate Director of Undergraduate Programs School of Human Resources & Labor Relations Michigan State University 368 Farm Lane, Room 413 SKH East Lansing, MI 48824

Congratulations! On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 9:44 AM Kaminski, Michelle <mkaminsk@msu.edu> wrote: > Greetings UALE, > > Many of you already know this: Michigan has repealed its Right to Work > law! Congratulations to the Michigan labor movement and all those who > were involved in the repeal. > > Most of us were stunned at the speed and strong-arm tactics used to pass > RTW in 2012. During the lame-duck legislative session, the bill was > introduced and passed on the same day. Thousands of union members protested > outside, but they were not allowed to speak on the record. No public > hearings were held. For the first time in history, the Michigan Capitol > building was closed to the public. > > At that time, Republicans controlled the Michigan House, Senate, and > Governorship. But this wasn’t a good reflection of the views of the > Michigan electorate. When combined statewide, total votes for Michigan > legislators around that time split close to 50 – 50 for Democrats and > Republicans, with a slight edge for Democrats. But due to severe > gerrymandering, the Michigan House tended to be about 67% Republican and > the Michigan Senate tended to be about 75% Republican. > > So, what changed? The tide began to turn when Michigan elected a > pro-union Democratic Governor, Gretchen Whitmer, in 2018. And a key element > in the repeal of RTW was redistricting following the 2020 census. A > successful ballot initiative provided for an independent citizen’s > commission to conduct the redistricting. The result of the redistricting > is that, as of the 2022 election, the Michigan House is 51% Democratic and > the Michigan Senate is 53% Democratic. This slim majority is a reasonable > reflection of our state’s electorate. And given how precarious the > majority is, it is even more impressive that the Michigan labor movement > was able to achieve something that hasn’t been done in over 50 years in the > US – repeal a state RTW law. > > This has been a great success for labor in Michigan. We hope it’s a sign > of good things to come in other states as well. > > In solidarity, > > Michelle > > Michelle Kaminski, Ph.D. (she/her/hers) > > Associate Professor and > > Associate Director of Undergraduate Programs > > School of Human Resources & Labor Relations > > Michigan State University > > 368 Farm Lane, Room 413 SKH > > East Lansing, MI 48824 > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > UALEList mailing list -- ualelist@list.uale.org > To unsubscribe send an email to ualelist-leave@list.uale.org > > See UALE's website at <uale.org>. You can also like us on Facebook and > follow us on Twitter > -- William J. Puette, Ph.D. Director Center for Labor Education & Research University of Hawai‘i - West O‘ahu James and Abigail Campbell Library, B220 91-1001 Farrington Hwy., Kapolei, HI 96707-4507 Mobile: (808) 381-7629 *https://westoahu.hawaii.edu/clear <https://westoahu.hawaii.edu/clear>* Profile: *https://westoahu.hawaii.edu/facultyprofiles/user/puette/ <https://westoahu.hawaii.edu/facultyprofiles/user/puette/>* <http://clear.uhwo.hawaii.edu>

What Bill said! A tremendous victory! On Fri, Mar 24, 2023, 4:15 PM William Puette <puette@hawaii.edu> wrote: > Congratulations! > > On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 9:44 AM Kaminski, Michelle <mkaminsk@msu.edu> > wrote: > >> Greetings UALE, >> >> Many of you already know this: Michigan has repealed its Right to Work >> law! Congratulations to the Michigan labor movement and all those who >> were involved in the repeal. >> >> Most of us were stunned at the speed and strong-arm tactics used to pass >> RTW in 2012. During the lame-duck legislative session, the bill was >> introduced and passed on the same day. Thousands of union members protested >> outside, but they were not allowed to speak on the record. No public >> hearings were held. For the first time in history, the Michigan Capitol >> building was closed to the public. >> >> At that time, Republicans controlled the Michigan House, Senate, and >> Governorship. But this wasn’t a good reflection of the views of the >> Michigan electorate. When combined statewide, total votes for Michigan >> legislators around that time split close to 50 – 50 for Democrats and >> Republicans, with a slight edge for Democrats. But due to severe >> gerrymandering, the Michigan House tended to be about 67% Republican and >> the Michigan Senate tended to be about 75% Republican. >> >> So, what changed? The tide began to turn when Michigan elected a >> pro-union Democratic Governor, Gretchen Whitmer, in 2018. And a key element >> in the repeal of RTW was redistricting following the 2020 census. A >> successful ballot initiative provided for an independent citizen’s >> commission to conduct the redistricting. The result of the redistricting >> is that, as of the 2022 election, the Michigan House is 51% Democratic and >> the Michigan Senate is 53% Democratic. This slim majority is a reasonable >> reflection of our state’s electorate. And given how precarious the >> majority is, it is even more impressive that the Michigan labor movement >> was able to achieve something that hasn’t been done in over 50 years in the >> US – repeal a state RTW law. >> >> This has been a great success for labor in Michigan. We hope it’s a sign >> of good things to come in other states as well. >> >> In solidarity, >> >> Michelle >> >> Michelle Kaminski, Ph.D. (she/her/hers) >> >> Associate Professor and >> >> Associate Director of Undergraduate Programs >> >> School of Human Resources & Labor Relations >> >> Michigan State University >> >> 368 Farm Lane, Room 413 SKH >> >> East Lansing, MI 48824 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> UALEList mailing list -- ualelist@list.uale.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to ualelist-leave@list.uale.org >> >> See UALE's website at <uale.org>. You can also like us on Facebook and >> follow us on Twitter >> > > > -- > William J. Puette, Ph.D. > Director > Center for Labor Education & Research > University of Hawai‘i - West O‘ahu > James and Abigail Campbell Library, B220 > 91-1001 Farrington Hwy., > Kapolei, HI 96707-4507 > Mobile: (808) 381-7629 > *https://westoahu.hawaii.edu/clear <https://westoahu.hawaii.edu/clear>* > Profile: *https://westoahu.hawaii.edu/facultyprofiles/user/puette/ > <https://westoahu.hawaii.edu/facultyprofiles/user/puette/>* > > <http://clear.uhwo.hawaii.edu> > _______________________________________________ > UALEList mailing list -- ualelist@list.uale.org > To unsubscribe send an email to ualelist-leave@list.uale.org > > See UALE's website at <uale.org>. You can also like us on Facebook and > follow us on Twitter

Fabulous! Helena Worthen On Mar 24, 2023, at 4:31 PM, Tess Ewing <tess.ewing@gmail.com<mailto:tess.ewing@gmail.com>> wrote: What Bill said! A tremendous victory! On Fri, Mar 24, 2023, 4:15 PM William Puette <puette@hawaii.edu<mailto:puette@hawaii.edu>> wrote: Congratulations! On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 9:44 AM Kaminski, Michelle <mkaminsk@msu.edu<mailto:mkaminsk@msu.edu>> wrote: Greetings UALE, Many of you already know this: Michigan has repealed its Right to Work law! Congratulations to the Michigan labor movement and all those who were involved in the repeal. Most of us were stunned at the speed and strong-arm tactics used to pass RTW in 2012. During the lame-duck legislative session, the bill was introduced and passed on the same day. Thousands of union members protested outside, but they were not allowed to speak on the record. No public hearings were held. For the first time in history, the Michigan Capitol building was closed to the public. At that time, Republicans controlled the Michigan House, Senate, and Governorship. But this wasn’t a good reflection of the views of the Michigan electorate. When combined statewide, total votes for Michigan legislators around that time split close to 50 – 50 for Democrats and Republicans, with a slight edge for Democrats. But due to severe gerrymandering, the Michigan House tended to be about 67% Republican and the Michigan Senate tended to be about 75% Republican. So, what changed? The tide began to turn when Michigan elected a pro-union Democratic Governor, Gretchen Whitmer, in 2018. And a key element in the repeal of RTW was redistricting following the 2020 census. A successful ballot initiative provided for an independent citizen’s commission to conduct the redistricting. The result of the redistricting is that, as of the 2022 election, the Michigan House is 51% Democratic and the Michigan Senate is 53% Democratic. This slim majority is a reasonable reflection of our state’s electorate. And given how precarious the majority is, it is even more impressive that the Michigan labor movement was able to achieve something that hasn’t been done in over 50 years in the US – repeal a state RTW law. This has been a great success for labor in Michigan. We hope it’s a sign of good things to come in other states as well. In solidarity, Michelle Michelle Kaminski, Ph.D. (she/her/hers) Associate Professor and Associate Director of Undergraduate Programs School of Human Resources & Labor Relations Michigan State University 368 Farm Lane, Room 413 SKH East Lansing, MI 48824 _______________________________________________ UALEList mailing list -- ualelist@list.uale.org<mailto:ualelist@list.uale.org> To unsubscribe send an email to ualelist-leave@list.uale.org<mailto:ualelist-leave@list.uale.org> See UALE's website at <uale.org<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://uale.org__;!!DZ3fjg!4qh26gqLs7lU9iG-gHrwOcdSEBBskUmCvFFoIJCf6OCsFv5scfeCaW8O8l7Id1azMFt5IJUaL2JccIEfKtB3dQ$>>. You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter -- William J. Puette, Ph.D. Director Center for Labor Education & Research University of Hawai‘i - West O‘ahu James and Abigail Campbell Library, B220 91-1001 Farrington Hwy., Kapolei, HI 96707-4507 Mobile: (808) 381-7629 https://westoahu.hawaii.edu/clear<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://westoahu.hawaii.edu/clear__;!!DZ3fjg!4qh26gqLs7lU9iG-gHrwOcdSEBBskUmCvFFoIJCf6OCsFv5scfeCaW8O8l7Id1azMFt5IJUaL2JccIEEG_OJoA$> Profile: https://westoahu.hawaii.edu/facultyprofiles/user/puette/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://westoahu.hawaii.edu/facultyprofiles/user/puette/__;!!DZ3fjg!4qh26gqLs7lU9iG-gHrwOcdSEBBskUmCvFFoIJCf6OCsFv5scfeCaW8O8l7Id1azMFt5IJUaL2JccIEEE8ealw$> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://clear.uhwo.hawaii.edu__;!!DZ3fjg!4qh26gqLs7lU9iG-gHrwOcdSEBBskUmCvFFoIJCf6OCsFv5scfeCaW8O8l7Id1azMFt5IJUaL2JccIGSAPRRlw$> _______________________________________________ UALEList mailing list -- ualelist@list.uale.org<mailto:ualelist@list.uale.org> To unsubscribe send an email to ualelist-leave@list.uale.org<mailto:ualelist-leave@list.uale.org> See UALE's website at <uale.org<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://uale.org__;!!DZ3fjg!4qh26gqLs7lU9iG-gHrwOcdSEBBskUmCvFFoIJCf6OCsFv5scfeCaW8O8l7Id1azMFt5IJUaL2JccIEfKtB3dQ$>>. You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter _______________________________________________ UALEList mailing list -- ualelist@list.uale.org<mailto:ualelist@list.uale.org> To unsubscribe send an email to ualelist-leave@list.uale.org<mailto:ualelist-leave@list.uale.org> See UALE's website at <uale.org<http://uale.org>>. You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter

Wonderful. now to organize! ______________________ co-author with Helena Worthen, of Power Despite Precarity: strategies for the contingent faculty movement in higher education. Order at <https://www.plutobooks.com/9780745345529/power-despite-precarity> Paperbacks come with free e-books. Books ship from Chicago. Or order from Labor’s Bookstore at https://www.laborsbookstore.com/collections/all/products/power-despite-precarity-strategies-for-the-contingent-faculty-movement  ——————— Joe Berry 21 San Mateo Road, Berkeley, CA 94707 cell-510-999-0751 joeberry@igc.org or joetracyberry@gmail.com Skype: joeberry1948 > On Mar 24, 2023, at 6:43 PM, Worthen, Helena Harlow <hworthen@illinois.edu> wrote: > > Fabulous! > > Helena Worthen > >> On Mar 24, 2023, at 4:31 PM, Tess Ewing <tess.ewing@gmail.com <mailto:tess.ewing@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> What Bill said! A tremendous victory! >> >> On Fri, Mar 24, 2023, 4:15 PM William Puette <puette@hawaii.edu <mailto:puette@hawaii.edu>> wrote: >>> Congratulations! >>> >>> On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 9:44 AM Kaminski, Michelle <mkaminsk@msu.edu <mailto:mkaminsk@msu.edu>> wrote: >>>> Greetings UALE, >>>> >>>> Many of you already know this: Michigan has repealed its Right to Work law! Congratulations to the Michigan labor movement and all those who were involved in the repeal. >>>> >>>> Most of us were stunned at the speed and strong-arm tactics used to pass RTW in 2012. During the lame-duck legislative session, the bill was introduced and passed on the same day. Thousands of union members protested outside, but they were not allowed to speak on the record. No public hearings were held. For the first time in history, the Michigan Capitol building was closed to the public. >>>> >>>> At that time, Republicans controlled the Michigan House, Senate, and Governorship. But this wasn’t a good reflection of the views of the Michigan electorate. When combined statewide, total votes for Michigan legislators around that time split close to 50 – 50 for Democrats and Republicans, with a slight edge for Democrats. But due to severe gerrymandering, the Michigan House tended to be about 67% Republican and the Michigan Senate tended to be about 75% Republican. >>>> >>>> So, what changed? The tide began to turn when Michigan elected a pro-union Democratic Governor, Gretchen Whitmer, in 2018. And a key element in the repeal of RTW was redistricting following the 2020 census. A successful ballot initiative provided for an independent citizen’s commission to conduct the redistricting. The result of the redistricting is that, as of the 2022 election, the Michigan House is 51% Democratic and the Michigan Senate is 53% Democratic. This slim majority is a reasonable reflection of our state’s electorate. And given how precarious the majority is, it is even more impressive that the Michigan labor movement was able to achieve something that hasn’t been done in over 50 years in the US – repeal a state RTW law. >>>> >>>> This has been a great success for labor in Michigan. We hope it’s a sign of good things to come in other states as well. >>>> >>>> In solidarity, >>>> >>>> Michelle >>>> >>>> Michelle Kaminski, Ph.D. (she/her/hers) >>>> Associate Professor and >>>> Associate Director of Undergraduate Programs >>>> School of Human Resources & Labor Relations >>>> Michigan State University >>>> 368 Farm Lane, Room 413 SKH >>>> East Lansing, MI 48824 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> UALEList mailing list -- ualelist@list.uale.org <mailto:ualelist@list.uale.org> >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to ualelist-leave@list.uale.org <mailto:ualelist-leave@list.uale.org> >>>> >>>> See UALE's website at <uale.org <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://uale.org__;!!DZ3fjg!4qh26gqLs7lU9iG-gHrwOcdSEBBskUmCvFFoIJCf6OCsFv5scfeCaW8O8l7Id1azMFt5IJUaL2JccIEfKtB3dQ$>>. You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter >>> >>> >>> -- >>> William J. 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Fantastic news - democracy restored! I'm so proud of my home state. :) Diane Thomas-Holladay On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 2:44 PM Kaminski, Michelle <mkaminsk@msu.edu> wrote: > Greetings UALE, > > Many of you already know this: Michigan has repealed its Right to Work > law! Congratulations to the Michigan labor movement and all those who > were involved in the repeal. > > Most of us were stunned at the speed and strong-arm tactics used to pass > RTW in 2012. During the lame-duck legislative session, the bill was > introduced and passed on the same day. Thousands of union members protested > outside, but they were not allowed to speak on the record. No public > hearings were held. For the first time in history, the Michigan Capitol > building was closed to the public. > > At that time, Republicans controlled the Michigan House, Senate, and > Governorship. But this wasn’t a good reflection of the views of the > Michigan electorate. When combined statewide, total votes for Michigan > legislators around that time split close to 50 – 50 for Democrats and > Republicans, with a slight edge for Democrats. But due to severe > gerrymandering, the Michigan House tended to be about 67% Republican and > the Michigan Senate tended to be about 75% Republican. > > So, what changed? The tide began to turn when Michigan elected a > pro-union Democratic Governor, Gretchen Whitmer, in 2018. And a key element > in the repeal of RTW was redistricting following the 2020 census. A > successful ballot initiative provided for an independent citizen’s > commission to conduct the redistricting. The result of the redistricting > is that, as of the 2022 election, the Michigan House is 51% Democratic and > the Michigan Senate is 53% Democratic. This slim majority is a reasonable > reflection of our state’s electorate. And given how precarious the > majority is, it is even more impressive that the Michigan labor movement > was able to achieve something that hasn’t been done in over 50 years in the > US – repeal a state RTW law. > > This has been a great success for labor in Michigan. We hope it’s a sign > of good things to come in other states as well. > > In solidarity, > > Michelle > > Michelle Kaminski, Ph.D. (she/her/hers) > > Associate Professor and > > Associate Director of Undergraduate Programs > > School of Human Resources & Labor Relations > > Michigan State University > > 368 Farm Lane, Room 413 SKH > > East Lansing, MI 48824 > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > UALEList mailing list -- ualelist@list.uale.org > To unsubscribe send an email to ualelist-leave@list.uale.org > > See UALE's website at <uale.org>. You can also like us on Facebook and > follow us on Twitter > -- *DIANE THOMAS-HOLLADAY | * University of Arkansas at Little Rock (501) 681-2979 | dlthomashol@ualr.edu |