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Tag: Free Will

Richardville Ready For RTW

By JGillman, Section News
Posted on Fri Nov 16, 2012 at 08:35:35 AM EST
Tags: Michigan, Right To Work, Freedom To Work, Randy Richardville, State Senate, End Of Labor Control, Workplace Choice, Free Will, Economic Recovery (all tags)

Of course we will believe when we see it.

However, this important legislation protecting workers choices would be the shot in the arm for a still ailing Michigan economy. It would create a more competitive atmosphere not only with other states, but would allow the global competitiveness we have previously enjoyed to return. Its about time we do this, yet have faced a number of obstacles that ought not have been there. The election clarified the will of the people sufficiently enough to understand that they are tired of having Michigan run by a few elite labor bosses, and its time for a change.

So when Jack Hoogendyk sends out this note:

"With all this compelling data, and circumstances being as ideal as they have ever been, what is holding up the legislation that has already been written, from being introduced in the House and the Senate?
The answer is apparently NOTHING. The Majority Leader of the Senate, Randy Richardville has previously gone on record opposing RTW in Michigan. But, last week, I received a communication from one of the members of the Republican Senate caucus. Here is what he told me: [Mr. Richardville] has supported RTW in the public sector and has pledged to whip the caucus on RTW in the private sector. Individually and as a caucus we strongly appreciate the openness of the SML (Senate Majority Leader) to member input.
It is time to thank the Majority Leader for his willingness to give his caucus the opportunity to consider a vote on this pending legislation. Please contact Randy Richardville here and thank him. And then, contact your State Senator and express your support for making Michigan a Freedom-to-Work state and putting Michigan back on the map as the place to build a business!
Regards,
Jack Hoogendyk"

It offers a little hope.

We'll take it where we can.

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Michigan Business Done Right - The Promise

By JGillman, Section News
Posted on Wed Oct 28, 2009 at 10:53:35 AM EST
Tags: Michigan, Granholm, Merit, Promise, Free Will (all tags)

Its that time of the year, where my promotional sales people call and ask how many calendars, pens, or flashlights we want. This year I had to tell them it wasn't going to happen. "No amount of off color jokes can get me to buy those pens this year Mark." OR "Sorry Sarah, I just cannot afford the pocket organizers this time. Call me again in the spring."

That money is being used elsewhere.

Its still sometimes a tough decision to turn down a sales person you wouldn't know by face but have somehow developed a decent "phone relationship" with over time. For several years I was one of those businesses which could be counted on, even if I played hard to get, for a small sale at the very least. But the way things are going, I thought it was time to put off the gratuitous promotions through gadgets. This year I have different priorities.

Maybe the governor could understand as well, that sometimes you have to take a step back and look at what is available to work with, and actually compare to what is available. Kinda tough I suppose, when you need something... anything decent as a legacy.

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