https://www.wcmu.org/tags/unions Unions en-US Copyright Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:24:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-31/munson-nurses-union-to-rally-for-staffing-changes-as-contract-negotiations-continue The nurses at Munson Medical Center are finishing up their third week of working under an expired contract. They're planning a "practice strike" on April 9. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:24:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-31/munson-nurses-union-to-rally-for-staffing-changes-as-contract-negotiations-continue Claire Keenan-Kurgan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-12/mid-michigan-union-shatters-previous-toys-for-tots-donation-record Workers also donated 351 bicycles, far surpassing last year's record of 217. Nearly every bike came with a helmet. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:49:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-12/mid-michigan-union-shatters-previous-toys-for-tots-donation-record Leigh Ann Towne https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-09/thousands-of-michigan-home-health-care-workers-vote-to-unionize A state law passed last year allowed the vote by classifying home caregivers — often paid through state programs — as public employees for bargaining purposes. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 02:59:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-09/thousands-of-michigan-home-health-care-workers-vote-to-unionize Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-07/delfield-workers-locked-out-of-plant-call-for-better-contract Employees at the Delfield manufacturing plant in Mount Pleasant took to the streets Wednesday morning in protest of the company locking its doors after a third tentative contract agreement with the local United Steel Workers Union fell through. Wed, 07 May 2025 23:13:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-07/delfield-workers-locked-out-of-plant-call-for-better-contract Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-04/msu-extension-successfully-forms-union Over 70% of Michigan State University Extension employees voted to join a union for non-tenured faculty, giving them a voice to bargain with the university's administration. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:43:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-04/msu-extension-successfully-forms-union Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-16/corrections-officers-call-for-measures-to-address-staffing-shortage-unsafe-conditions Officers will be hosting three informational pickets at correctional facilities in Marquette, Baraga and Chippewa counties next week. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 21:07:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-16/corrections-officers-call-for-measures-to-address-staffing-shortage-unsafe-conditions Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-06/contract080224 The Central Michigan University Faculty Association says the new contract that will last till June 30, 2029 is a good step in the right direction, but there is still work that needs to be done. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 21:02:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-06/contract080224 Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-13/chipotle-struggling-to-reach-agreement-with-employees-in-lansing More than a year after voting to unionize, workers at a Chipotle Mexican Grill in Lansing are still without a contract. The restaurant was the first of the fast-food chains in the country to unionize. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 01:45:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-13/chipotle-struggling-to-reach-agreement-with-employees-in-lansing Michelle Jokisch Polo https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-16/accrediting-institution-reviewing-grade-allegations-at-um The Higher Learning Commission is reviewing a complaint alleging that the University of Michigan falsified grades. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:15:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-16/accrediting-institution-reviewing-grade-allegations-at-um Tracy Samilton https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-25/bills-to-restore-teacher-union-bargaining-rights-sent-to-house-floor The state House Labor Committee adopted bills today to restore some teacher union bargaining power in contract negotiations. Thu, 25 May 2023 21:19:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-25/bills-to-restore-teacher-union-bargaining-rights-sent-to-house-floor Rick Pluta | MPRN