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United Auto Workers members hold picket signs and a flag near a General Motors Assembly Plant in Delta Township, Mich., Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.
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Detroit Today: Detroit Chamber calling for ‘speedy resolution’ to UAW strikes

Detroit Today October 4, 2023

As the United Auto Workers union strike against Detroit's Big Three automakers rages on for a third week, it's unclear...

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UAW workers picket Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan on October 2, 2023 in Detroit
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Labor expert explains why union support remains high amid strikes

Russ McNamara, Jenny Sherman October 4, 2023

As Michigan's "hot labor summer" transitions to a "fiery labor fall," support for the labor movement remains historically high in...

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Wage increases, additional paid time off and more affordable medical plans are among the focus of union leaders going into the contract negotiations with Meijer next week.
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Upcoming union contract negotiations with Meijer could affect thousands

Jenny Sherman October 4, 2023

United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 951 will be pushing for higher wages and improved benefits for more than...

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Detroit Today: Will Detroit’s casinos bet on their workers?

Detroit Today October 3, 2023

On Friday, 99% of union workers from Detroit’s three casinos — MGM Grand Detroit, Hollywood Casino at Greektown and MotorCity...

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Auto workers picket outside Ford's assembly plant on Sept. 15, 2023, in Wayne, Mich.
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Detroit Today: A conservative perspective on the UAW strikes

Detroit Today October 2, 2023

With the United Auto Workers union demanding major concessions from Detroit's Big Three automakers and the UAW approaching week three...

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Detroit Today: How are auto suppliers doing amid UAW strikes?

Detroit Today October 2, 2023

It’s now been more than two weeks since the United Auto Workers went on strike against Detroit automakers Stellantis, General...

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A transgender flag being waved at LGBT gay pride march
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Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Supreme Court rules judges must use preferred pronouns

Sascha Raiyn September 29, 2023

The Michigan Supreme Court has adopted a new rule that will require judges and court personnel to address people who...

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Striking workers picket near a Mopar Parts Distribution Center in Center Line, Michigan.
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UAW strike expands again, impacting 7,000 more workers

Russ McNamara September 29, 2023

The United Auto Workers strike against Detroit automakers has expanded once again to include two more plants, UAW President Shawn...

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Several UAW on strike signs.
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Detroit Evening Report: MDHHS caseworkers picket over lack of resources, staffing

Hernz Laguerre September 28, 2023

Caseworkers from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services held an informational picket on Wednesday in response to ongoing...

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Detroit Public Schools launching new Computer Science Education program

Nargis Rahman September 28, 2023

A new Computer Science Education initiative was launched with the Detroit Public School Community District this week that aims to...

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Strike continues for Blue Cross Blue Shield UAW workers

Russ McNamara September 27, 2023

It’s been two weeks since Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan employees represented by the United Auto Workers walked off...

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United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain greets striking workers at a Mopar Parts Distribution Center in Center Line, Michigan.
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Union leaders react to Biden’s Detroit visit in support of UAW

Alex McLenon September 27, 2023

President Joe Biden joined United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain on a picket line at General Motors parts warehouse in...

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