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WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Nearly three in four Michigan voters support making English the official language of the state, according to a recent poll by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research Inc. The survey found that the overwhelming majority of Great Lakes State residents want the state to conduct business in English, including strong majorities within each political party. The survey of 625 likely voters was conducted Sept. 19-21, and has a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percent.
"Americans have long called for English to be made our official language, and the residents of Michigan are no exception," said Mauro E. Mujica, chairman of U.S. English Inc. "A focus on English acquisition is a pro-immigrant, pro-America policy that leads to increased incomes, increased participation in society, and most important, increased growth for residents and the state. The passage of official English legislation through the House this year demonstrated the devotion of many legislators to this important cause."
In May, the Michigan House of Representatives passed legislation that would have made English the official English language of the state. H.B. 5633, introduced by Rep. Jack Hoogendyk, was approved by a bi-partisan margin of 73-32. This measure, which represented the most significant achievement for an official English bill in the Great Lakes State, was approved by a Senate committee, but not considered by the entire Senate before the end of the session.
Making English the official language of a state calls upon the government to conduct business in English and limit governmental multilingualism to common-sense activities such as health care, public safety, judicial proceedings and tourism. To date, 27 states have English as their official language, and H.R. 997, Congressional legislation promoting this policy at the federal level, has become one of the most widely supported bills in the 109th Congress.
"The results of this poll demonstrate that Michigan voters stand behind the measure considered during the most recent session of the legislature," continued Mujica. "It is my hope that residents will continue to seek out legislators who will look for ways to keep our diverse people united instead of separating them along language lines. I look forward to working with members of the House and Senate to enact official English legislation in Michigan in 2007."
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U.S. English Inc. is the nation's oldest and largest non- partisan citizens' action group dedicated to preserving the unifying role of the English language in the United States. Founded in 1983 by the late Sen. S.I. Hayakawa of California, U.S. English Inc. now has more than 1.8 million members nationwide. U.S. English, Inc. can be found on the Web at http://www.usenglish.org
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., April 20 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Teaching Assistants at Western Michigan University voted overwhelmingly today for union representation, giving themselves the right to negotiate health insurance, salary, tuition waivers, and other conditions of employment with the university administration. The vote, 290 in favor, 14 against, certifies the Teaching Assistants Union (TAU) as a collective bargaining agent affiliated with AFT Michigan, AFL-CIO. Eligible to vote were approximately 700 graduate students who work teaching, grading, and tutoring on the university's Kalamazoo campus. The election was conducted yesterday and today by the Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC).
Teaching Assistants teach many of the introductory courses and lab sections at the university while they simultaneously pursue graduate degrees. Many supported unionization because of the poor health insurance provided by the university. "Women's health care issues have been completely ignored," said Rebecca Hayes who teaches Criminal Justice at the University. Other cited salaries and tuition waivers. Overall, however, the central issue for these workers was recognition: "My department values who I am, but we need a union to have a voice within the larger university community," said Jason Trowbridge a TA in mathematics and a member of the union's organizing committee.
Like the graduate employee unions at the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University, TAU is affiliated with AFT Michigan, AFT, AFL-CIO. Graduate employees have also formed unions at the University of Wisconsin -- Madison, the University of Oregon, Oregon State University, all University of California campuses, and the University of Kansas. Currently, graduate employees at New York University, affiliated with the United Auto Workers, are on strike to protest NYU's refusal to recognize their union.
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AFT Michigan is a union of 35,000-members working in K-12 and
intermediate school districts, community colleges, universities,
and local government. The 94 locals extend as far south as Monroe
and north to Whitefish Township in the Upper Peninsula.
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Attorney Sherrie C. Ross |
Detroit, MI - (9/15/03). On September 20, 2003, Ross Law Offices presents their 2nd Annual Entertainment Law Seminar entitled "Challenging the Industry to do Business God's Way". Transforming the entertainment industry is the synergy and force that Attorney Sherrie C. Ross uses to spearhead change as God planned it. She impacts the entertainment industry with her unique quiet spirit. She is tailored with integrity and laced with the passion to empower others. It is refreshing that she is a powerful Entertainment Attorney gifted with legal talents and yet spiritually grounded in Biblical principles. |
This Conference is designed to challenge gospel artists and believers in general to "do business God's way". The secular industry sees opportunity in God's vineyard most of the great secular artist started right in the church and they seek these anointed artists to add to their financial portfolios.
During this Seminar, professionals/experts in the entertainment industry will address questions such as: What are the principles that guide your ministry from God's perspective?
A PRESS CONFERENCE will be held at 12:05 regarding the seminar.
Highlights of the Seminar:
God
Centered Contracts Rights and Relationships
This mini session will cover royalty payments, publishing rights,
ownership of tracks, copyright, trademark and licensing agreements.
Brief discussions will cover recording, management, production
contracts and release agreements.
Visibility
That Spreads the Gospel Continued
This mini session will continue the Panel Discussion and emphasize
strategies and techniques. Participants will have the opportunity
to discuss specific ministry needs and strategies which will involve,
Decreasing Self and Increasing God.
Technology
That Empowers the Ministry Continued
This mini session will allow the participants to gain a better
understanding of technology through demonstration and the opportunity
to inquire about technology that can enhance their individual
ministries.
Attorney Sherrie Ross said, "The secular recording companies who sign gospel artists are not committed to the concept of ministry and is not interested in visions and concepts that don't benefit its bottom line financial gain. The secular industry has not changed its standards to meet the needs of the various artist and practitioners that are spiritually gifted with ministerial purposes. The time is now to transform the entertainment field as it relates to the body of Christ into God's standards. Seminar participants will gain and understand business relationships that reflect good stewardship over their God given talents."
THE VISION: Take back from the world what it has been stolen from God. Find the diamonds in the rough, cultivate and provide them with opportunity.
THE CALL: "Decrease Self and Increase God." The industry is caught up in name recognition. Concerts and other like events are not considered a viable unless you have one of the big names. I. O. Christ emphasizes that there is no name greater than the name of Jesus, and is determined help their artist to put the focus back on Jesus.
THE CONCEPT: I. O. Christ is bringing a consortium of business owners together to make up one company. The corporation/business itself will not be a part of the consortium. The collaboration partnership is available only to the individual person. Each business owner represented will continue to own their own personal business and increase its revenue flow and volume from this collaboration.
GUESTS WILL ENJOY DIFFERENT GENRES OF CHRISTIAN MUSIC. The VIP Reception will be held at the Palmer Park Theater (HDCC), 17425 Second Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48203 (across from the Detroit Unity Temple).
For more information about accommodations, contact the Hotel St. Regis at 3071 West Grand Blvd., Detroit, Michigan 48202, call reservations at 313-873-3055 or 313-873-3000. Toll Free number 800-848-4810.
To register for the conference and seminar, contact Attorney Sherrie Ross at 866-339-8375
(distributed through BlackPR.com/BlackNews.com)
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