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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...
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...
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,...
Having conflicts or concerns as an employee can be an isolating experience. However, when you are part of a union, representatives work on your behalf to resolve issues and preserve employees’ rights. One primary way of accomplishing this is with collective...
When you are part of a workforce aiming to secure better wages, benefits or working conditions, understanding the ins and outs of labor negotiations is crucial. These discussions can be a tug-of-war between what employees need and what employers offer. But what...
Every worker should feel safe and secure in their work environment. This fundamental expectation enables employees to carry out their duties without the fear of undue stress, injury or worse. But what happens when these rights are challenged or seemingly disregarded...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that allows eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons. As a Michigan worker, it's vital to understand your rights under this law and how to protect them. Here...
There is strength in numbers. Only by coming together and unionizing can workers expect to negotiate with their employer on an even playing field. One way workers take a stand for better wages, benefits, and working conditions is by going on strike. Strikes send an...
Did you know that, according to recent statistics from the Economic Policy Institute, more than 16 million workers are represented by a union in the U.S.? As interest in unionization grows, more workers may consider the benefits and possibility of joining a union....
Working for gig companies like DoorDash and Uber can give people a stream of income and the flexibility they may not get in more traditional jobs. However, there are limitations that come with these roles, such as being an independent contractor. Independent...