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Weekly Update – March 2, 2026

March 4 Day of Action to Protect Our Kids, Our Families and Our Communities: Virtual Citywide Townhall Join the Detroit Federation of Teachers on March 4 for our Virtual Citywide Townhall: “Immigration, ICE, and Know Your Rights.” This conversation will bring together diverse panelists: immigration attorneys, lawmakers, educators, parents, and community leaders to provide accurate […]

Weekly Update – February 24, 2026

UNTF Extension United Local 1855 Ratifies Contracts Extension workers at MSU ratified two new contracts on Monday night. This is a historic event, marking the first standalone unionized university extension worker contracts in the United States. Through these agreements, MSU Extension workers secured just cause protections, clear promotion and professional development processes, and guaranteed raises […]

Weekly Update – February 16, 2026

UM Staff Ratify First Contract Congratulations to the members of University Staff United (USU), AFT Local 284, who ratified their first contract with the University of Michigan on Friday after nearly eight months of negotiations.  “This contract is a testament to the dedication of countless USU workers who have tirelessly and meticulously fought to build […]

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