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Kalamazoo Labor Rally

23 Jul, 2024

Please join us for a Kalamazoo Labor Rally being held at Bronson Park in Kalamazoo on Saturday, September 7th from Noon to 4PM. This event is seeking any and all labor unions in the Kalamazoo area to host a table fre

2024 Endorsed Candidates

18 Jun, 2024

Please check back frequently...page will be updated as further endorsements are announced

President/Vice President of the United States - Kamala Harris/Tim Walz

United States Senate - Elissa Slotkin

US House of Representatives
4th District - Jessica Swartz

2021 Executive Paywatch

High Paid CEOs and the Low Wage Economy

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Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect, 2021

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A New Way to File Taxes

The average taxpayer spends a whopping $200-plus a year on tax prep services. I bet we can all think of better things we could do with that money instead.

05, Apr, 2024

Buy Union for the Holidays!

It’s that time of year! No matter what you celebrate or how, we know many of you are looking for that perfect gift for your friends and family.

01, Dec, 2023

Michigan AFL-CIO Community Services School

2024 Michigan AFL-CIO Community Services School

Join us at the 71st Annual Michigan AFL-CIO Community Services School from Monday,
May 13th – Friday, May 17th

This week-long education program provides a premier education opportunity for union

28, Nov, 2023

This Is the Story of How Workers Win

It has been a monumental month for American labor.

UAW ratified powerful new contracts with each of America’s Big Three automakers: Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.

SAG-AFTRA reached an industry-defining tentative agreement with the television and film industry studios.

22, Nov, 2023

UAW Campground 2024

Sites available for $48.00 per day
UAW Members: Sites available for $41.00 per day

Open late April through late fall

Check In time on the day of arrival shall be 2:00 p.m.
Check out time on the day of departure shall be 11:00 a.m.

Call for your reservation today!

16, Nov, 2023

Upcoming Events

09 Oct

Labor Council

Join us for our monthly delegate meeting.

6:00PM - 7:30PM

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

05 Nov

Election Day

Polls open 7AM to 8PM

7:00AM - 8:00PM

13 Nov

Labor Council

Join us for our monthly delegate meeting.

6:00PM - 7:30PM

UWUA Local 150
3026 Lovers Lane
Kalamazoo, MI 49001

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