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Advocates call for federal policy on paid family leave
The political momentum for paid sick leave is growing. Experts say that momentum may eventually force the federal government to pass federal legislation.
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Poop pollution case reaches Michigan Supreme Court
State regulators want to crack down on pollution at livestock farms to protect water, but farmers think regulators are overstepping their authority.
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Need a job? Whitmer’s administration is making it easier to get one.
More than $14 million in federal funding is helping dozens of nonprofit groups remove employment barriers for Michiganders.
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All Michigan cannabis workers want for Christmas is access to banking
Federal legislation could help thousands of Michigan cannabis workers who have struggled to access mortgages and other loans.
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Michigan Supreme Court takes up case on upping minimum wage
The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments in a longstanding dispute over a state’s minimum wage law that dates back to 2018.
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Whitmer signs laws to protect healthcare workers in Michigan
Two bills signed into law this week will stiffen the criminal penalties for people convicted of assaulting doctors, nurses, or other employees of healthcare systems in Michigan. MICHIGAN—Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said two bipartisan bills signed into law this week will help curb violence directed at healthcare workers, better protect doctors and nurses on the job,…
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Casino workers in Detroit ratify deal to end 47-day strike
Nearly 4,000 casino workers for MGM Grand Detroit have voted to ratify a new contract, ending a 47-day strike that began in October.
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Detroit casino union member: ‘Workers deserve more money’
Jamil Johnson, an MGM Grand Detroit Casino server, said that he and his colleagues deserve a wage increase and are prepared to continue their strike.
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Deal announced after 11-week Blue Cross Blue Shield strike
The United Auto Workers union reached a tentative agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) and its HMO subsidiary, Blue Care Network.
