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Rep. Steve (the “Draz”) Drazkowski to speak at Uof M on Right to Work Amendment: Noon Oct. 27th

Posted by admin on Monday, October 24th 2011

The Student Employment and Labor Law Association (SELLA) at the U of M Law School is hosting a lunchtime panel discussion Thursday, Oct. 27th, in Auerbach Commons, on the topic of right-to-work legislation. The specific focus is likely to be on the proposed right-to-work constitutional amendment which stalled in the Minnesota legislature this past summer.

The event is co-sponsored by the Federalist Society. Here is the link to the National Right to Work foundation in DC. Educate yourself so you can help the upcoming debate in Minnesota. This is a basic liberty issue for employees and employers.

Confirmed speakers include Justin Cummins (Miller O’Brien Cummins); Rick Ross (Fredrikson & Byron); Bernie Hesse (UFCW); Representative Steve Drazkowski along with Rep. Steve Drazkowski (R-Distrct 28B Mazeppa) . Here is the flier. This could be a lot of fun!

As with all student events, do not plan on getting any food! Eat before or after the event (you may be lucky enough to snag a slice of pizza). Parking is tricky, too. Here are parking and directions .

category: All Pension Reform, Blog Posts, Collective Bargaining, Events, Free Speech, Freedom, Kim Crockett, Limited Government, Public Employee Pensions, Public Employee Unions, Right to Work

tags: compulsory unionism, Forced Unionization, public unions, Right to Work, UofM

A Must See Video from the Senate Hearings on Daycare Unionization

Posted by Kim Crockett on Tuesday, September 27th 2011

Update: Minnesota Majority has created a website called ChildCareFreedom to help with fight forced unionization. The Senate held a hearing, over the very vocal objections of Governor Dayton, last week. The testimony is stunning. The questions asked by Senators David Hann, Mike Parry and Michelle Benson and Rep. Mary Franson are excellent.

If someone walked into your home business and acted this way, how would you feel? What would you do?

Governor Dayton objects to people having representation from their elected representatives during the interim yet he is willing to consider forcing a public union on self-employed business owners. On what legal authority, Mr. Dayton?

Let’s be glad these elected representatives are on alert and on the job now. How can we protect these small business owners from further harassment?

category: Collective Bargaining, Kim Crockett, Public Employee Unions, Right to Work

tags: AFSCME, Child Care Freedom, Daycare Providers, Daycare Union, Executive Order, Forced Unionization, Governor Dayton, Kids First, No Legal Authority, SEIU

October 5th Minnesota Taxpayers Association Event: Rethinking the Public Sector Workforce

Posted by Kim Crockett on Monday, September 26th 2011

Minnesota Taxpayers Association

85^th Annual Meeting of Members Luncheon

(Non-members welcome; MTA annual meeting of members will immediately precede the event beginning at 9:00 am)

Where: Wednesday, October 5^th at the St. Paul River Centre

When: 12:00 – 1:30 pm

Luncheon Speaker: Marty Manley

Entrepreneur, Business Executive, Former Union Executive, and Former Assistant Secretary of Labor

The Gorilla in the Redesign Room:

Rethinking Public Sector Workforce Issues in an Era of Government Redesign

To say Marty Manley has enjoyed an unusual leadership career in business, government, and nonprofit organizations is a gross understatement. Beginning as a union organizer in California, Marty held elected or staff positions with several labor unions in the 70s and 80s. In 1993 he was appointed by President Clinton to serve as Assistant Secretary of Labor where he created the Office of the American Workplace to regulate labor unions and promote workplace innovation. Following his experience in government, Marty has held several executive positions in the private sector including CEO of one of Silicon Valley’s fastest growing technology companies.

Through it all Marty has gained a unique perspective on the intersection of workforce management, unions, and the government productivity imperative. Join us as Marty shares his insights and thoughts about the challenges and opportunities revolving around public sector workforces in the 21^st century.

Registration: MTA members $30 Non Members $40

TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE: Call Linda Edstrom at 651-224-7477 x 101 or e-mail Linda at[email protected] today!