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Equitable Sacrifice in a Time of Great Inequality: HVALF Response to U-M President Schlissel
A Response to U of M President Mark Schlissel’s Proposed Cuts from the Huron Valley Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, working people risk their lives every day, often for meager pay, to perform essential services. In return, they should be able to count on the respect and support of their employers. On April 20th, University of Michigan President Mark … Continue reading Equitable Sacrifice in a Time of Great Inequality: HVALF Response to U-M President Schlissel
HVALF Statement on U-M Regent Ron Weiser
U-M Regent Ron Weiser’s recent remarks to the North Oakland Republican Club are the latest in a series of statements and actions that are incompatible with the values and mission of a public university such as the University of Michigan. The threats of violence towards five democratically elected officials are particularly abhorrent and have no place in a university dedicated to the open pursuit of … Continue reading HVALF Statement on U-M Regent Ron Weiser
NOW HIRING: Field Coordinator
February 3, 2021 — The Huron Valley Area Labor Federation (HVALF) is hiring a Field Coordinator to assist in implementing labor’s agenda in our region. The Field Coordinator will work in a six-county region that encompasses the HVALF’s four counties (Washtenaw, Livingston, Jackson, and Hillsdale) and the two counties overseen by the Monroe/Lenawee County AFL-CIO Central Labor Council (MLCLC). The Field Coordinator will report on … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Field Coordinator
Late HVALF Endorsements
Last week the HVALF delegate body approved two late requests for endorsement. For Saline School Board Trustee: Brad Gerbe For Napoleon School Board Trustee: James Callahan For the rest of HVALF’s 2020 Endorsements, see 2020 Endorsements Continue reading Late HVALF Endorsements
Michigan AFL-CIO Endorsements
Check out this Michigan AFL-CIO web site for an easy way to see which candidates the labor movement has endorsed, from the national level to the local level: https://miaflcio.vote/ Continue reading Michigan AFL-CIO Endorsements
Solidarity with GEO Umich Strike
To learn ways you can support GEO’s strike for a safe and just U-M campus, check out this virtual picket line resource Continue reading Solidarity with GEO Umich Strike
HVALF Delegates Meetings Being Held Remotely
Until the present crisis has passed, HVALF Delegate Meetings will be held remotely via Zoom. Contact Ian Robinson at president at huronvalleyalf.org if you wish to attend. Continue reading HVALF Delegates Meetings Being Held Remotely
Signal boost: EMU-FT press release
(From time to time, HVALF is asked to provide additional publicity for efforts being made by our affiliate unions. Please see the press release below from Eastern Michigan University Federation of Teachers, AFT 9102.) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from EMUFTL PTL July 8, 2020 Contact: Daric Thorne, emuftpresident@gmail.com, 810-618-6487 EMU Administration Derails Contract Negotiations with Employee UnionIn the midst of the COVID-19, university administration wants … Continue reading Signal boost: EMU-FT press release
2020 Endorsements
(This list was last updated 9/2/2020 and reflects decisions taken through the 9/1/2020 delegate body meeting and the 8/20/2020 MI AFL-CIO general board meeting. HVALF has the authority to issue endorsements only in races at the county and local level. Endorsements made by the state or national federation are included for informational purposes and are so noted. -CW) For President of the United States – … Continue reading 2020 Endorsements
Anti-racist resources for labor
It’s the labor movement’s responsibility to fight racism, for both principled and self-interested reasons. Here are some tools for those of us who are white. Continue reading Anti-racist resources for labor
