News
Minimum Wage Increase
2026 OPEIU All Regions Educational Conference
Community Job Fair
Workers’ Memorial Day
It can be easy to forget how far the labor movement has come. The average job used to be much more dangerous, and workers used to have little to no protection. That’s why workers and unions fought and died for workplace safety regulations, to abolish child labor, and...
Touchpoint Agreement Reached
We are proud to announce that the Touchpoint Negotiation Team has reached a Tentative Agreement, and it was ratified by our members on November 18, 2025. This marks the successful completion of a two-year contract with Touchpoint. Donna Gray, Calvin Parks, Tonya...
Aug 2025 Roundup
Constitutional Amendments
Community Health Walk-a-mile
Hippity Hop 5K!
While the weather outside may not show it, it is almost time to trade in your snow boots for running shoes. We are now less than 3 months from the 2025 Hippity Hop 5K! This year's event will take place on April 19, 2025, starting outside the Potter Park Zoo before...
MLK Day Luncheon
Lansing Center This year marked the 40th anniversary of the MLK day of celebration hosted in Lansing by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan. Local 459 has a long history of support for this event and are proud of the efforts to build...
