Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-77 on Thursday, May 7, 2020, updating the current stay at home" order by adding certain provisions for in-person work activities and adding certain Employee groups which can return to work. The Governor's EO 2020-70, issued...
Employee And Union Rights
Employee And Union Rights
Labor Law
The Office of Labor Management Standards issues out Advisory on Union Officer Elections and Public Disclosure Reporting in Areas Affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Office of Labor Management Standards ("OLMS") has issued its Advisory on Union Officer Elections and Public Disclosure Reporting in Areas Affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). OLMS generally does not have jurisdiction over a local or international union that has...
Congratulations Bruce A. Miller!
Miller Cohen PLC is proud of our founding partner Bruce A Miller on his selection as a recipient of the Miller Family Wayne Law Alumni Wall of Fame Award. The Wall of Fame Award is the highest award presented by Wayne State University Law School. It recognizes...
Redistricting Reform and the Labor Movement
As we approach Labor Day, it is with a recognition that working people have suffered at the hands of the Republican dominated state legislature. These Republican legislators have enacted "right to work" along with a long series of bills that limit rights to collective...
Seven Reasons to Support Michigan’s Prevailing Wage Law
Michigan's Prevailing Wage law provides a minimum rate for wages and fringe benefits for construction workers on projects that the State of Michigan funds or sponsors. Currently, non-union contractors are partnering with conservative politicians to repeal Michigan's...
“A lifetime of Dedicated Service to the Labor Movement”
We are proud to announce that our founding Partner Bruce A Miller was honored June 5th 2017 at the 7th Annual Labor Leader on Labor Form for "A lifetime of Dedicated Service to the Labor Movement" Mr. Miller has dedicated his career to "Justice for Working People" We...
What Is The Future Of Healthcare And Pension For Michigan’s Retired Public Employees?
Your Voice Could Make The Difference ... On Friday, May 19, 2017, Wayne State University's Labor@Wayne continued this very important discussion which will have deep and long-lasting implications for retirees throughout our state. Attorney Richard Mack, from the noted...
What Is The Future Of Healthcare And Pension For Michigan’s Retired Public Employees?
Your Voice Could Make The Difference ... On Friday, May 19, 2017, Wayne State University's Labor@Wayne continued this very important discussion which will have deep and long-lasting implications for retirees throughout our state. Attorney Richard Mack, from the noted...
Miller Cohen victory becomes key issue in Supreme Court Nomination Fight.
Miller Cohen, PLC is proud to have represented Alphonse Maddin after he was fired by his employer simply because he valued his own life above that of his cargo. Mr. Madden was forced to abandon the trailer of his truck after the trailer's brakes froze. Mr. Maddin was...
Organizing Ground Effects
Ground Effects is a modest sized company that is a parts supplier for Ford Rouge production where UAW Local 600 represents the employees. Local 600 decided to organize this non-union shop of about 45 people under the new expedited procedures recently put into effect...