Corewell nurses vote to join Teamsters union
With nearly 60% of the vote, nurses at eight hospitals across Southeast Michigan have voted to unionize.
Nov
2024
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Nov
2024
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Planning Commission takes step to prep land for massive new manufacturing project near Flint
A vote this week at the Mundy Township Planning Commission is set to help advance ongoing plans for a massive new manufacturing facility in Genesee County.
Oct
2024
25
Fain rallies with Stellantis UAW members at Trenton plant ahead of strike authorization vote
United Auto Workers union (UAW) members and elected officials rallied on Wednesday against Stellantis arguing that the automaker isn’t living up their 2023 contract.
Sep
2024
4
Pro-union group requests investigation of Webasto for alleged anti-union efforts at Detroit plant
A German-based auto parts manufacturer is facing another complaint about alleged union busting activities at its Detroit plant.
Aug
2024
29
Report: Federal investments charge up 18,000 new EV manufacturing jobs for Michiganders
A recent analysis shows that federal policies and legislation have dramatically expanded investments in electric vehicle and EV battery manufacturing—especially in Michigan.
Aug
2024
28
Trump-appointed judge strikes down FTC ban on noncompete agreements
FTC spokesperson Victoria Graham said that the decision “does not prevent the FTC from addressing noncompetes through case-by-case enforcement actions” and said that the agency is “seriously considering” appealing the Texas court’s decision.
Aug
2024
22
Gary Peters brings retired Teamsters onstage during DNC speech
US Sen. Gary Peters praised Vice President Kamala Harris’ commitment to the working class during his speech at the Democratic National Convention.
Aug
2024
15
Granholm: Federal investments put Michigan union workers at heart of clean energy boom
Michigan’s union workers have a big role to play in the nationwide transition to clean energy.
Aug
2024
5
UAW leader says Trump would send the labor movement into reverse if he’s elected again
UAW President Shawn Fain said ex-President Donald Trump is beholden to billionaires, knows nothing about the auto industry and would send the labor movement into reverse.
Aug
2024
1
Minimum wage and tipped workers to get a raise after Michigan Supreme Court decision
In a 4-3 decision, the Michigan Supreme Court overruled the state Legislature on Wednesday to reinstate major changes to the state’s minimum wage and paid sick leave laws.
