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09 Apr, 2026

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AFL-CIO Community Services Conference

Join us May 11th-15th at UAW Black Lake Conference Center located at
2000 Maxon Rd
Onaway, MI 49765

05, Mar, 2026

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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).

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3026 Lovers Lane
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16 Dec

Holiday Party

Join us for our annual holiday gathering. Friends of the Council are invited to attend at 6:45pm. Location: IBEW Local 131

6:00PM - 9:00PM

IBEW Local 131
3641 E. Cork St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001