Grassroots Meeting: May 29, Spring Lake

Download presentation graciously provided by Varnum.

Shape Corporation has graciously agreed to serve as host for this event, recognizing how truly dangerous the legislation would be. On behalf of MMA and Shape Corporation, we sincerely hope that you will join us and that you will bring a business colleague along with you.

The details:
Date:Friday, May 29, 2009
Time:7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m (breakfast will be provided)
Location:Grand Haven Holiday Inn, 940 W. Savidge, Spring Lake (get directions via MapQuest)
Program Agenda

Chuck Hadden


Tony Comden


Jeff Canfield

 7:30 a.m. Registration/Breakfast Served
7:45 a.m. Welcome Remarks
Doug Peterson, Vice President of Human Resources, Shape Corporation
7:50 a.m. Opening Comments and Introductions
Chuck Hadden, MMA President and CEO
8:00 a.m. Understanding the EFCA: What Manufacturers Need to Know
Tony Comden and Jeff Canfield, Varnum
  • The three elements of EFCA and how they depart from the current law governing employee selection/rejection of unions.
  • The practical effects of card check selection and mandatory arbitration of first contracts: EFCA’s unspoken consequences for employers.
  • Some thoughts on union aversion in a post-EFCA world.
  • Legislative update: where does EFCA stand in Congress and what is likely to happen to the legislation as currently proposed.
8:30 a.m. Call to Action and Closing Remarks
Chuck Hadden
9:00 a.m. Program Adjourned

Register online or contact LeAnn Hicks at 800-253-9039 (press 9 and ext. 557), 517-487-8557 or hicks@mma-net.org. (There is no cost to attend this event.)

See the schedule of grassroots meetings.

Contact Amy Shaw, at 517-487-8513 or shaw@mma-net.org, if you are interested in hosting a grassroots meeting in your area.