Stronger Together
America’s hardworking people can build the country of our dreams. You can do something to help our nation value work again. Join the labor movement. Anyone can and all are welcome. Because we’re all in this together.
November 2013: Legislative Update
SB 358: An Accident Waiting to Happen SB 358 removes the electrician’s license requirement for work in manufacturing and mining operations, putting Michigan workers at risk. The bill requires a business only employ one master electrician, who is not even required to be at a mining or manufacturing site. Working with electricity can be dangerous…
Working Families Support One Royal Oak
Working families have endorsed the One Royal Oak campaign for fairness and equality in the workplace and housing market. Vote FOR Proposal A on November 5th! Did you know that in Michigan, you can still be fired just for being gay or transgender? As a labor movement, we have a responsibility to change this and promote…
Strong Voices in Monroe
Monroe deserves leaders with a strong voice. Thank you for standing up for working families. Bronco McKart, Utility Workers Union of America Local 499 Jerry McKart, Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 499 Willie Hall, United Autoworkers Local 723 Matt Vititoe, United Community Action Network – Community Activist Gloria Rafko, Michigan Education Association,…
Strong Voices in Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo deserves leaders with a strong voice. Thank you for standing up for working families, strong neighborhoods and open and transparent government. This important message for working families is brought to you by the Michigan AFL-CIO.
A Strong Voice in St. Clair Shores
St. Clair Shores deserves leaders with a strong voice. Thank you for standing up for working families, efficient city services, and seniors. This important message for working families is brought to you by the Michigan AFL-CIO.
President Swift’s Statement on the NERD Fund
The public is justifiably outraged over the secrecy surrounding Gov. Snyder’s NERD Fund. Shutting down this slush fund in an attempt to avoid transparency only raises more red flags. The citizens of Michigan deserve to know who was funding the governor’s top advisor, paying for upgrades to the governor’s house and covering the living expenses…
Workers Act and the Government Reopens
Over the past week, working families rallied with local faith and community leaders in Detroit, Jackson, Grand Rapids, Commerce, Lansing and Marquette. The message in all six locations was clear: end the irresponsible GOP shutdown of the federal government immediately, without cutting a budget deal that harms seniors, children, the disabled or veterans. “By recklessly…
Statement from Michigan AFL-CIO President Karla Swift on the Resignation of State Treasurer Dillon
Whether serving in the Michigan Legislature or as State Treasurer, Andy Dillon never had the best interests of working families at heart. The fact that Gov. Snyder appointed him in the first place shows the administration’s commitment to serving corporate special interests. The timing of this announcement raises questions. Why would Dillon step down now,…
Western International High School Receives AFL-CIO Adopt-a-School Grant
This morning the Metro Detroit AFL-CIO announced a $5,000 “Adopt-a-School” grant to be awarded to Western International High School. The “Adopt-a-School” program is designed to support teaching staff and classrooms to help educate young people on the vital connection between workers’ rights and civil rights, as well as other initiatives that connect union workers to…
