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Democrats in Lansing are hailing the House move to repeal Right to Work legislation as a big win for Michigan workers. But what would a repeal actually mean for union workers in the state? Does it have an actual impact on Michigan's economy? WEMU's Cathy Shafran poses those questions to a University of Michigan labor researcher in this extended interview.
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Legislation to repeal Michigan’s "Right-to-Work" law passed the Michigan House Wednesday night. Colin Jackson has more.
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After one week of session, Democratic state lawmakers are already taking steps to repeal Michigan’s “right to work” law. Colin Jackson has more.
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Starbucks employees around the country are walking out over the next three days. The goal is to draw attention to their frustration with a lack of progress with union negotiations. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.
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WEMU's David Fair marks Labor Day with a conversation with the president of the Huron Valley Labor Federation of the AFL-CIO. Ian Robinson offers his insights on what Labor Day really means, the current status of unions, and what the future holds as we continue to deal with wage disparities, inequities, and an ongoing technological evolution that will continue to replace human jobs.
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The union representing some 6,000 Michigan Medicine nurses are planning an information picket Saturday to address stalled contract talks. WEMU's Cathy Shafran has more.
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Dozens gathered on Eastern Michigan University’s campus today to demand better treatment and compensation for the school’s faculty and lecturers. We get the details from WEMU’s Taylor Pinson.
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A partisan split on a state election board has stalled a petition drive to outlaw prevailing wage rules in Michigan. A group of non-union builders wants…
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Prevailing wage will likely be a hot topic in Lansing this year. That’s the state law that requires workers get paid union-rate wages for state…
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Democratic lawmakers are trying once again to repeal the state’s “Right to Work” law. Five years ago, a Republican-led Legislature made Right to Work the…