United Auto Workers union President Shawn Fain didn’t get the 40% raise his members were demanding at the Detroit Three automakers.
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Postal Workers Become Largest Union to Demand Ceasefire in Gaza
One of the nation’s largest labor unions has become the latest organization to demand a ceasefire in Gaza as Israel’s war with Hamas plays out.
MI Wage Hike Held Up in Controversial ‘Adopt and Amend’ Legislation
Michigan groups advocating for a minimum wage hike and paid leave say they’ll finally see their day in court next month.
Michigan Sexual Abuse Statute of Limitations Package Could Remain an ‘Orphan’
Bills expanding the amount of time victims would have to sue their perpetrators and eliminate the statute of limitations for more criminal sexual conduct offenses were not put up for a vote last week during a marathon House session, even though they were on the agenda.
Many Good Reasons to Learn How to Spot a Stroke
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke, so learning how to spot one can be vital in saving your own life, or someone else’s.
Labor Market Continues to Improve in October
The United States added 150,000 new jobs in October, according to the monthly report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Report Shows Uptick in Mental Health Concerns for MI Women
Michigan women have mental-health concerns at rates higher than the national average, according to a new report.
Paid Family Leave Up for Vote in MI; Advocates Say it’s Long Overdue
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has asked Michigan lawmakers to give all workers in the state some “breathing room” by creating a new program to offer them paid family and medical leave.
Opinion | Rick Haglund: Hard to Recruit New Michiganders When People are ‘Stuck’
“If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you,” is Michigan’s long-held motto. But not enough people are seeking it.
UAW reaches tentative pact with General Motors, the last Detroit Three holdout
The United Auto Workers on Monday reached a tentative contract agreement with General Motors, following previous tentative pacts with the other Detroit Three automakers, Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis.