With interest in unions on the rise across Michigan, more workers are talking about how to gain a voice on the job. While you have the right to do this, it’s important to know where the legal lines are drawn for your employer. Federal law provides clear protections...
Employee And Union Rights
Employee And Union Rights
Labor Law
Your rights start before the union vote
Federal labor law shields protected concerted activity far earlier than most supervisors would like you to know. Legal protection does not wait for a signed contract or a formal election victory. Instead, the right to stand together begins the moment you and your...
Bargaining basics every Michigan union member should know
Union contracts shape your pay, benefits and daily work life. When you understand how unions bargain for these terms, you can protect your rights and strengthen your union. Michigan workers face specific state rules and long-standing labor standards, and informed...
Unions and the next generation
In Michigan, labor unions are increasingly viewed as a practical way to secure things that make a real difference in everyday life. Whether you work in manufacturing, retail or the gig economy, unions can offer a clearer path to financial stability and stronger...
Miller Cohen, P.L.C. prevails in racketeering case
When companies break the law, workers suffer. Imagine working hard every day, only to find out that the company you had been working for has been stealing from you. This was the case for a group of Michigan truckers, represented by Miller Cohen, P.L.C., who recently...
What are Weingarten rights? A guide for union members in Michigan
Being called into a meeting or investigatory interview about your work conduct or performance can be intimidating. You might worry about the potential consequences, such as demotion or termination. However, as a union member in Michigan, you have rights that can...
Game workers unite: How unions are changing in tech
Detroit has long been known for its strong union history. From the auto industry to steel manufacturing, unions have played a key role in shaping the city's labor landscape. As the world changes, unionization efforts continue to evolve, especially in rapidly growing...
Unions: Fighting for workers in big and small ways
Unions are crucial in supporting the workforce, often focusing on major issues like securing fair wages and safe work environments. However, they also address smaller, yet still significant, matters that impact daily work life. A recent conflict at a Michigan...
How AI is affecting unions and the issues workers worry about
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the workplace. This change brings both opportunities and challenges. For workers in Michigan, understanding how AI affects jobs and how unions can help is important. What is the role of unions in the age of AI? Unions have...
Union protests at Michigan Medicine: What to know
Labor unions have played a major role in shaping the workforce in Michigan, and they continue to do so today. Recent union activities have highlighted the ongoing struggles and successes of workers across the state. Recent union efforts at Michigan Medicine Recently,...
