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Whitmer lines up federal funds to train 5,000 Michigan infrastructure workers
A new directive signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer calls for spending federal funds on a new workforce development program.
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SEIU workers ahead of NFL Draft: We are ‘the backbone of Detroit’
Ahead of the NFL draft, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1 union workers in are highlighting their importance to the Motor City’s success in attracting huge events.
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Granholm announces EV battery training program in Lansing
A $5 million investment from the US Department of Energy is set to support up to five new training programs and boost the electric vehicle battery supply chain.
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Whitmer defends Michigan autoworkers after Trump goes on anti-union tirade
Ex-President Donald Trump lashed out against the United Auto Workers union during a radio interview in Detroit this week.
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Biden to Michigan workers: Unions are ‘single biggest reason’ for economic success
President Joe Biden visited with union auto workers in Macomb County on Thursday after being endorsed for re-election last week by the United Auto Workers.
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Millions of workers could get more benefits under new Biden policy
The new Labor Department rule could help millions more workers get access to benefits like overtime pay, unemployment insurance, Social Security benefits, employer-offered health insurance, the minimum wage, and paid sick days.
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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.
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UAW chief aims to expand membership to nonunion automakers
UAW President Shawn Fain wants to gain UAW membership from foreign automakers like Toyota and electric vehicle makers like Tesla.
