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OPEIU LOCAL 459
Local 459 is a labor Union for white collar workers. It is dedicated to improving the work life of its members and the community. Local 459 has more than 2,700 members who work throughout the lower peninsula of Michigan.
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Tell the Red Cross: Front-line heroes deserve a fair contract
American Red Cross employees are everyday heroes. They have stepped up time and time again, putting themselves at risk during the pandemic to keep their communities and donors safe and healthy. At times, they weren’t even provided adequate personal protective...
McLaren Greater Lansing Opens New Hospital
On Sunday March 6th McLaren Greater Lansing opened their new hospital on Collins Road in Lansing. Local 459 members were there leading the way and making sure the move went smoothly for patients. Although it is a new hospital the same GREAT staff will be there caring...
CMH Residential Technician Wins Backpay and Full-Time Position
Rebecca Williams, a Residential Technician at Orchard Court, was working full-time hours for over a year, covering for an employee who had taken a temporary position in another home. In December 2021, when retention payments were issued, Williams questioned why she...
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RUNNING for UNION OFFICE
One of the most important tools in the rank-and-file toolbox for transforming the labor movement is running for local union office. Internal elections are one of the ways that members can present a new way forward for the union, by putting the direction of the union in the hands of the membership—even if it means challenging existing leaders to do so.
But running for union office—and winning or losing and still building lasting networks in our locals—is not just about getting your name on a ballot. It takes mapping out your local, building support across worksites, listening to members’ issues, and building a team that can successfully lead the union.
When: Monday, May 19th
Time: 8:00 – 9:30pm EST
Where: This is an online workshop and will be held via Zoom
$10 – Regular registration
Contact Ronda at [email protected] or 517-887-8844 to register.
Workshops hosted by Labor Notes.