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Work In this Dec. 11, 2012 file photo some of the thousands that gathered for a rally protest against the passage of right-to-work legislation outside the State Capitol in Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Work Every Republican Rep in Michigan Just Voted Against Workers’ Rights

Legislation to repeal Michigan’s “right-to-work” law and restore prevailing wage requirements is headed to the Senate—without any help from Republican lawmakers.

Kyle Kaminski Kyle Kaminski March 9, 2023 11:04 am EST
Work Shawn Fain (left) and incumbent United Auto Workers President Ray Curry (right) are facing off for the top job. (AP Photo/Mike Householder & Carlos Osorio)
Work Factory Floor Rivals Face Off in Race to Lead UAW

Two men who began their careers on factory floors are competing to lead the 373,000 members of the United Auto Workers, a union that helps set standards for wages across the nation's manufacturing sector.

Associated Press Associated Press February 3, 2023 1:19 pm EST
Work United Auto Workers members walk in the Labor Day parade in Detroit, Sept. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Work Michigan Unions Push for More National Labor Relations Board Funding

Labor groups are calling on the new Congress to build on last year's $25 million funding increase for the National Labor Relations Board, an agency they said has been chronically short-staffed and underfunded.

Public News Service Public News Service January 17, 2023 3:38 pm EST
Economy Voters in November could get an opportunity to add abortion rights to the state constitution.
Economy Are You Striking for Women’s Rights on Friday? Learn Why #DayWithoutUs Is Asking You To 

Organizers in Michigan and across the country are asking people to stay home from work and school this Friday, Sept. 30, in response to Roe v. Wade's overturn.

Hope O'Dell Hope O'Dell September 26, 2022 3:19 pm EDT
Education Faculty members strike at Eastern Michigan University. (Wallace Bridges via EMU AAUP on Facebook)
Education Faculty Make Deal to End Strike at Eastern Michigan University

Striking Eastern Michigan University faculty members returned to their classrooms Monday, after their union reached an agreement with the university to end a walkout that started last week.

Associated Press Associated Press September 13, 2022 9:09 am EDT

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks about the new scholarship program at Wayne State University. (Courtesy/State of Michigan) Education Michigan Just Cut Wayne State Students a Big Break on Their Tuition
Eventually, state officials aim to convert 27 more Mackinac Island ferries to electric power as part of the Mackinac Economic Alliance’s latest strategic plan to create full-time, year-round marine and shipbuilding jobs in the straits region. Environment Mackinac Ferry Kicks Off New Electric Future for Michigan’s Great Lakes
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Economy Michigan Republicans Are Looking to Cut Taxes—But Much More for Corporations Than for Working Families

Michigan just passed a bill to lower taxes—but it’s far more generous to corporations than individuals. Here’s what happens next. 

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans February 16, 2022 5:22 pm EST
Work The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced new guidance for schools Jan. 8 to keep students, staff and communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic while providing the in-person instruction that is crucial to learning and development.
Work COVID Relief Expires Sunday, Cutting Michigan Nurses’ Pay

The relief Gov. Whitmer gave families in 2020? Republicans are letting it expire.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel February 26, 2021 2:22 pm EST