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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Michigan Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly in September
State unemployment data for September was released by the Department of Technology, Management & Budget, and the new figures show a slight two-tenths of a percentage point increase in unemployment from August to September.
Job Growth Shows Strong Labor Market
The United States added 336,000 new jobs in September, according to the monthly report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Average hourly wages rose 4.2 percent from a year earlier and by 7 cents, or 0.2 percent, compared to August.
Whitmer Centers Health, Energy, Economy and Democracy in ‘What’s Next’ Address
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday outlined her policy priorities for the rest of the year, highlighting public health, clean energy, economic health and democracy in her “What’s Next” address prior to the Legislature returning from summer break.
Total Jobs Increase Nationwide
The largest gains were seen in health care (+63,000), social assistance (+24,000), financial activities (+19,000), construction (+19,000), and leisure and hospitality services (+17,000).
MI, Feds to Investigate Possible Food Price Gouging
Attorneys general from more than 30 states, including Michigan, just announced a bipartisan effort to bring down costs and create more choices at the supermarket.