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NLRB general counsel meets with Michigan auto parts workers organizing with UAW
Updated 6:32 p.m. 7/31/24 The woman tasked with enforcing U.S. labor law sat down Monday with workers from two Detroit-area auto parts plants — one that recently secured its first UAW contract, and the other still working toward union recognition. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo met with the group of workers […]
Kalamazoo First Responder Creates Tool That Could Save Michigan Teens Lives
It's no secret to any of us here in Michigan, the United States, and really all over the world that the suicide rates have gone up. The overall rate has gone up, but the most concerning demographic is teenagers as their world continues to change and the suicide rate continues to climb with no halt in the foreseeable future. Although we can say life shouldn't be hard for them, we didn't experience the world like they do now.
124-year-old Kent County bar is up for sale, along with a hefty bourbon collection
A pub founded in 1900 and boasting an extensive bourbon and whiskey collection is up for sale as the 17th owner in its storied history aims to move into retirement. Owner David Burns wants to turn over the keys to the “right person” who would become the 18th proprietor of the 124-year-old Alto Bar, located at 6064 Linfield Ave. SE in the village of Alto in southeastern Kent County. Burns has operated the bar for 16 years.
BEWARE: Dangerous And Severe Viral Infection Now Confirmed In MI
Summer in Michigan is usually the season when cases of illness are less frequent as more people are outdoors and the risk of spreading infections is relatively low. But health officials have recently confirmed a dangerous viral disease has now been detected in Michigan and residents are urged to protect themselves against the spread of this virus.
Michigan has new voting processes for 2024. What to know
Michigan has several new voting laws for 2024 because of a voter-approved ballot initiative and the Democratic-led Legislature. New rules include in-person early voting, expanded of absentee ballot options and teen pre-registration. Other new laws aim to protect poll workers and shore up the election certification process. There are several...
New Michigan Recall: Ground Cinnamon Due To Possible Health Risk
Check your seasoning cabinet immediately. This is a popular seasoning/flavoring you must immediately throw away. ALB-USA Enterprises, INC. has launched a recall for the ALB Flavor brand Cinnamon Powder. Why is this cinnamon being recalled?. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that this recall is in effect due to...
Did Ya Hear the One About Jelly Roll Getting Free Food at a Michigan Burger King?
There's a heartwarming anecdote going around right now about a Michigan couple that bought Jelly Roll a meal at Burger King because they thought he was homeless. It's a sweet story. But there's one little thing: It's not true. Jelly Roll Makes Multiple Michigan Appearances. Jelly has been in the...
Hot Spell ender: When is the next cold front?
We do have the end of the hot and humid weather in sight for Michigan. Here’s when the next cold front moves through Michigan. Earlier today I wrote about a sneaky hot spell that will be with us at least through the weekend. It looks like next week we...
New Michigan Recall: Ground Cinnamon Due To Possible Health Risk
Check your seasoning cabinet immediately. This is a popular seasoning/flavoring you must immediately throw away. ALB-USA Enterprises, INC. has launched a recall for the ALB Flavor brand Cinnamon Powder. Why is this cinnamon being recalled?. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that this recall is in effect due to...
Warmer-than-normal September to feel like extended summer in Michigan, according to AccuWeather's U.S. Fall Forecast
According to AccuWeather’s U.S. Fall Forecast, released on Wednesday, while meteorological fall starts on Sunday, September 1, but for many, it will take much longer before cool, crisp autumn weather arrives.
Warning! Another Deadly Virus May be Coming to Michigan!
Yesterday I wrote about possible measles cases spreading in Michigan. And it seems as if this disease stuff won't let up because here comes another warning!. Yikes! Now we are getting another disease warning from the CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And this warning is about the world's deadliest creature spreading a potentially deadly disease.
Michigan Supreme Court restores minimum wage and sick leave laws
DETROIT (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court overruled the Legislature on Wednesday, reinstating major changes to the state's minimum wage and paid sick leave laws, a victory for low-wage workers.In a 4-3 decision, the court said Republican lawmakers violated the state constitution.The laws were the result of a 2018 petition drive that collected more than 280,000 signatures.The Legislature had two options: put the proposed laws on the ballot for voters to decide or simply adopt them. GOP lawmakers chose to approve them — but then watered them down after that year's election, before Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took over in 2019....
Lawmakers say staffing shortages in Michigan prisons reaching 'the point of desperation'
(The Center Square) – Michigan Republican lawmakers sounded the alarm on the deteriorating state of prisons in the Upper Peninsula and across the state, with severe staffing shortages, property damage and assaults on guards remaining largely unaddressed for years. State Sen. Ed McBroom, R-Waucedah, and state Rep. Greg Markkanen were among those who demanded immediate action from Michigan Department of Corrections Director Heidi Washington after legislative committee audits and union reports revealed the systemic administrative failures. ...
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