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

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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

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Early Voting Starts 9-24-20

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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COVID-19 Resources

For folks that have any issues with being classified as essential, these links are helpful! Labor and Economic Opportunity – How to File a Complaint with MIOSHA AG – Know Your Rights Resource on the paid leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Tips from Washtenaw County United Way: COVID-19 Personal Finance Tips (English) (Spanish) AFL-CIO: Working People’s Demands in Response to Coronavirus … Continue reading COVID-19 Resources

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State Representative Questionnaire

Here is HVALF’s State Representative Questionnaire. It is due at 5 PM April 21, 2020. Continue reading State Representative Questionnaire

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