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AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day

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Take Action: Time is Running Out for Millions of Americans

23 Oct, 2025 Read More >

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Endorsements for City of Kalamazoo

09 Oct, 2025

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 Please vote Tuesday, November 4th

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The New Front-Line Coronavirus Workers: Grocery Clerks, Delivery Drivers

Much of the American workplace has shut down, sending millions of employees home to wait out the coronavirus pandemic.

27, Mar, 2020

Southwest Michigan County Health Departments

Here is the list of the 7 County Health Departments in the 9 counties of southwest Michigan.
Note: The following county Health Departments are combined:
Cass & Van Buren
Barry with Eaton
Branch & St. Joseph with Hillsdale

22, Mar, 2020

DISASTER RELIEF FUND

Our non-profit partner, the United Way of the Battle Creek & Kalamazoo Region has set up a Disaster Relief Fund.

18, Mar, 2020

Black Lake Cancelled

Our 69th annual Community Services School sponsored by the Michigan AFL-CIO & MAUW scheduled for May 11th-15th at the Walter & May Reuther UAW Family Education Center has been cancelled. Our 70th Annual Community Services School is scheduled for Black Lake May 10th-14th, 2021.

17, Mar, 2020

Labor Council Coronavirus Update

Under the authority of the constitution of the AFL-CIO and Rules Governing, President Trumka has cancelled our in-person meeting on April 8th. Stay tuned for tele-conferencing information soon.

16, Mar, 2020

It’s Time for A Higher Minimum Wage in North Carolina

North Carolina workers need a raise.

27, Feb, 2020