Below is a list of the candidates who have gained the endorsement of the Michigan AFL-CIO (for state-level races) and the Huron Valley Area Labor Federation (for local races). Michigan Statewide Races Governor Gretchen Whitmer Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson Attorney General Dana Nessel Supreme Court Richard Bernstein Supreme Court Kyra Harris Bolden State Board of Ed Pamela Pugh State … Continue reading HVALF 2022 Endorsements
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
(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
ANN ARBOR, MI – On Tuesday, May 5th, HVALF delegates voted to launch a petition to build support for a collaborative, problem-solving response to the financial challenges faced by our region’s largest employer, the University of Michigan, as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. The Huron Valley Area Labor Federation (HVALF) is a regional chapter of the AFL-CIO representing 20,000 workers from 50 affiliated local … Continue reading HVALF LAUNCHES PETITION DRIVE TO DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY AND FAIRNESS IN UM BUDGET DECISIONS
Those seeking to support striking UAW workers can do so in two ways. 1) Walk a picket line! Workers are picketing 24/7 at two locations in our jurisdiction — 50000 Ecorse Rd, Ypsilanti and 2625 Tyler Rd, Ypsilanti (2 gates, parking alongside either one). 2) Provide material donations (NOT cash). To find out what workers need, please reach out to United Way Labor Liaison Sheila … Continue reading UAW Strike Solidarity
Questionnaires are due by 11:59pm on Friday June 14 for local candidates whose filing deadline has passed. There will be another opportunity later in the summer for candidates whose filing deadline is in July. Link for questionnaire . Continue reading 2019 Municipal Questionnaire
April 19th at the Grotto (303 S Ashley St, A2) come support WACWA workers and help build and organize for the next unionization efforts in Ann Arbor! Facebook event here. Continue reading Labor Solidarity with Mighty Good Coffee Workers
Join the U-M Nurses this Thursday September 20th at the U-M Regents Meeting: “Join us at the upcoming UM Board of Regent’s meeting this Thursday, September 20th at 1:30 p.m. Richard L. Postma Family Clubhouse (500 E. Stadium Blvd. Ann Arbor, MI) at the golf course. Parking arrangements have been made for guests and community members in the Orange Lot (SC7) near Crisler. Sign up … Continue reading Solidarity with U-M Nurses Thurs Sept 20
The Michigan Daily interviewed HVALF and LEO President Ian Robinson on LEO bargaining progress. Check it out: Continue reading Interview with Pres. Ian Robinson
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