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The South Central Michigan AFL-CIO Labor Council is excited to be part of the 2nd annual Labor Summit in Buchanan, Michigan next Saturday June 28th – join us for an old-school labor rally followed by a celebration of solidarity over beer and music with Union members from across Southwest Mi

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2019 UCAN Training

Want to better understand the value of union membership, the history of organized labor, and how community service benefits us all?

28, Mar, 2019

Unions Stole The Show At Last Night's GDC Awards

“I’m not anti-union, but I don’t really think we need them, right?” said Double Fine head Tim Schafer while hosting yesterday evening’s Game Developers Choice Awards

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