Legislative Action

Health Rally

Health Care
Now!

The Union
Bulletin Board

Wednesday – March 10
What: Rally for a Fair & Decent Contract
Time: 12 noon
Where: SEIU 1
1274 Library Street
Contact: Bruce Feaster 313 742-0184

Saturday – March 13
What: Michigan Child ID Program
Time: 10am – 1:30pm
Where: Salvation Army
2300 Venoy, Westland
This program will put all the information needed for Amber Alerts in one place. The only requirement
is that the family live in the state of Michigan. Children must have a parent/guardian with them during
the process.

Saturday – March 13
What: United Way 2010 UCAN Class
Time: Registration 8:20am/Class: 9am – 3:30pm
Where: UAW Local 5960
180 East Silverbell Road
Lake Orion
Cost: $40 includes all day class sessions & graduation dinner/ceremony
Contact: 313 226-9217 for more information

Wednesday – March 17
What: Metro Detroit Delegate Body meeting
Time: 5:30pm
Where: AFSCME Bldg./600 West Lafayette
3^rd Floor Conference Room
Contact: 313 961-0800

Wednesday – March 17
Movie Night @ Metro/Norma Rae
Time: 7pm – 9:30pm
Where: AFSCME Bldg. Auditorium
600 West Lafayette
Cost: $10 per person
Contact: 313 961-0800

Saturday – March 20
What: United Way 2010 UCAN Class
Time: Registration 8:20am/Class: 9am – 3:30pm
Where: Millwrights Local 1102
23401 Mound Road
Warren
Cost: $40 includes all day class sessions & graduation dinner/ceremony
Contact: 313 226-9217 for more information

Tuesday – March 24
What: Retiree Action Committee meeting
Time: 10am
Where: DAEOE/Local 4168
115 West Willis

      Saturday – March 27
What: United Way 2010 UCAN Class
Time: Registration 8:20am/Class: 9am – 3:30pm
Where: UAW Region 1A
9650 Telegraph Road
Taylor
Cost: $40 includes all day class sessions & graduation dinner/ceremony
Contact: 313 226-9217 for more information

   April 22-25
AFL-CIO State Federation,Area and Central Labor Council Conference

   May 26-31,2010
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists 39th. International Convention
Convention Information

Legislative Action

Fighting for YOU at the
State Capitol!

The Michigan State AFL-CIO constantly works to implement labor's agenda, one set by state convention, the General Board, and consultation with affiliates. State federation officers and representatives testify on legislation and inform legislators, state officials, and other key parties of labor's positions on the issues.

A formal legislative agenda is approved by the General Board at its Legislative Conference, held every two years with the start of a new session by the Michigan Legislature.

Some of our legislative priorities are ones you'd expect: workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, job safety and health, workers' rights. But the state federation is also involved in dozens of issues that affect all workers in both the private and public sector. Some of these are:

Tax Reform – We've led the fight for a tax system that is fairer for low and middle-income people.

Insurance – We've fought for auto insurance reform that cuts premiums without reducing consumer benefits, and for affordable and comprehensive health care.

Education – Establishing equity in school financing and making college affordable for working and middle class kids are two top priorities.

We're also involved in consumer protection, crime control, environmental protection, housing, the rebuilding of our infrastructure, and many other issues that affect all Michigan citizens.

That's because the Michigan State AFL-CIO believes that workers are first and foremost members of the communities in which they live. All that concerns the community concerns the workers, and all that benefits the community benefits the workers.

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