From Detroit News: Trenton ― Environmental advocates and two local politicians are pushing for the passage of polluter pay laws in Michigan in the wake of two high-profile pollution incidents in Metro Detroit. "We must have stronger laws to hold polluters financially...
3 big changes Whitmer proposed in State of the State, plus 3 she avoided While Gov. Gretchen Whitmer outlined some new policy priorities Wednesday in her State of the State address, she left unmentioned some of her previously stated goals. Here's a look at some of the...
Growing Michigan Medicine union adds 600 to workforce of healthcare professionals ANN ARBOR, MI - More than 600 patient rehabilitation specialists at University of Michigan Health are now represented by one of the hospital’s growing unions, officials said Wednesday....
Michigan cosmetology school agrees to $2.8M settlement in an unpaid labor dispute DETROIT (AP) — A judge has approved a $2.8 million settlement in a dispute over unpaid work performed by aspiring hair stylists at a Michigan cosmetology school. Roughly 1,500 people...
U-M lecturers' union kicks off contract negotiations with rally The University of Michigan's Lecturers’ union is hosting a bargaining kickoff rally this morning on U-M’s campus. The rally marks the beginning of contract negotiations with the university. The Lecturers’...
Michigan Senate Republicans call to expedite Line 5 permits LANSING, Mich. (WLUC) - Construction for the Line 5 tunnel was expected to begin in 2021, with operations starting next year. The project still needs permits from the Army Corps of Engineers and the State of...