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AFL-CIO Community Services Conference

05 Mar, 2026

Join us May 11th-15th at UAW Black Lake Conference Center located at 2000 Maxon Rd Onaway, MI 49765 Learn about Community Services in the Labor Movement, being active in our communities and serving our fellow union members in distress. School is NOT limited to Michigan only, we welcome union members

Berrien Forward - Labor Summit

09 Apr, 2026

Join our friends at Berrien Forward for their 3rd annual Solidarity Labor Summit celebrating the unions who fuel our communities. Sponsored by: IBEW Local 153, LIUNA Local 355 & Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters & Millwrights Saturday, May 9th 2:00PM - 6:00PM Lake Michigan College Mendel

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Starbucks workers in 60-plus cities are on strike for a fair contract! Baristas at corporate stores are fighting for better pay, fair scheduling and respect on the job. We stand in solidarity with Starbucks workers.

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AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day

Since its earliest days, the AFL-CIO has argued that the dignity and freedom of working people are fundamental human rights, aligning our mission with the principles later enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Today, those rights are under attack.

10, Dec, 2025

Take Action: Time is Running Out for Millions of Americans

The government shutdown has now dragged on for 23 days. Across the country, federal workers are struggling to pay bills without their paychecks.

23, Oct, 2025

Endorsements for City of Kalamazoo

The brothers & sisters of the affiliated local unions of the South Central Michigan AFL-CIO Labor Council proudly endorse the following candidates for Kalamazoo City office:

David Anderson for Mayor

For City Commission:
Drew Duncan
Jacqueline Slaby

09, Oct, 2025

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Seafarers

This is the next post in our series that will take a deeper look at each of our affiliates. The series will run weekly until we've covered all 63 of our affiliates. Next up is the Seafarers International Union (SIU).

06, Oct, 2025

Action Alert: Call to Restore Veterans Affairs Workers’ Union Rights

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the backbone of support for our nation’s brave heroes, providing essential health care, benefits and services that veterans have earned through their service.

But the VA is under attack.

08, Aug, 2025

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Labor Council

Join us for our monthly delegate meeting. All union members in good standing are welcome. Food & refreshments served.

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BCTGM Local 3-G
1006 N Raymond Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49014

12 Aug

Labor Council

Join us for our monthly delegate meeting. All union members in good standing are welcome. Food & refreshments served.

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