Jan 8, 2024 | Engage Michigan
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...
Oct 27, 2023 | Engage Michigan
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....
Oct 18, 2023 | Engage Michigan
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...
Oct 12, 2023 | Engage Michigan
Highland Park group rallies for water bill aid from state A group from Highland Park rallied at the state Capitol Thursday to demand assistance to erase millions of dollars in water and sewer service debt. The Detroit enclave has fewer than 9,000 residents, a poverty...
Sep 22, 2023 | Engage Michigan
Immigrant groups boost language access bills in MI Senate Two bills currently before the Michigan Senate would require state departments to provide translation services for people with limited English in most circumstances. Senate bills 382 and 383 were introduced in...
Sep 14, 2023 | Engage Michigan
Oakland University groups call out former Gov. Rick Snyder headlining ‘civility’ event Two Oakland University-based organizations are calling out a school decision to host GOP former Gov. Rick Snyder in an Oakland University Center for Civic Engagement event on...
