How You Can Help Flint

Michigan’s working men and women have stepped up in a variety of ways to help the people of Flint – and there’s still more we can do to help people who have been hurt by the Flint Water Crisis. Here’s a quick rundown of what you can do: Volunteer If you are in the area…

Statements from Michigan AFL-CIO, Flint Labor Council on Governor’s State of the State

LANSING – The Michigan AFL-CIO and Flint Central Labor Council released the following statements in response to Governor Rick Snyder’s State of the State speech: “The people of Flint deserve answers and accountability, but the governor didn’t provide either tonight,” said Ron Bieber, President of the Michigan AFL-CIO. “Until the governor waives his FOIA exemption…

Roundup: Snyder savaged by media for Flint water, election bills

It’s been a rough week for the people of Michigan. Republican Governor Rick Snyder signed bills that eliminate Michigan’s century-old straight-party voting law, and ban local librarians and school officials from informing voters about upcoming ballot measures and school millages. Meanwhile, the Flint water crisis continued to spiral out of control. The political fallout may finally be starting to…

Michigan AFL-CIO Statement on Gov. Snyder Signing Bill to Make Voting Harder in Michigan

Bill to eliminate straight-party voting “just plain wrong” LANSING – Michigan AFL-CIO President Ron Bieber issued the following statement today commenting on Governor Rick Snyder signing Senate Bill 13, which will make voting harder in Michigan. “This law will make it harder for people to vote in Michigan, and that’s just plain wrong,” said Ron…