Mobile food pantry locations set for 2016
GRAND RAPIDS January 29, 2016– For 2016, the Kent-Ionia Labor Council Community Action Team (CAT) will continue partnering with local churches to host Feeding America mobile food pantries. The trucks are purchased … Continue reading
Union plumbers leading the way in Flint water crisis
FLINT January 27, 2016– As residents in Flint still don’t have tap water that’s safe to drink or bathe in, members of UA Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 370 are stepping … Continue reading
Helping Flint residents get clean water
FLINT January 25, 2016– In times of crisis or disaster, United Way’s role is to mobilize resources for those in-need. United Way of Genesee County has taken the lead on … Continue reading
MLK Day of Service: Kent-Ionia Labor community food truck provides for over 200 individuals
GRAND RAPIDS January 25, 2016– Through frigid temps and falling snow, the West Michigan labor community held its January food truck at the City Life Church in Grand Rapids last week, where 202 people … Continue reading
KICLC endorses David LaGrand in special election for Michigan’s 75th House District
GRAND RAPIDS January 22, 2016– The Kent-Ionia Labor Council announced on Wednesday that they endorse David LaGrand in the special election for Michigan’s 75th House seat. Grand Rapids Democrat LaGrand is … Continue reading
GUEST COLUMN: Democracy or fascism?
Ed Haynor is a retired consultant to the West Michigan Construction Alliance, with over 40 years of public service as teacher, school administrator and school board member. He resides in … Continue reading
EVENT: Bottled water being collected for Flint
GRAND RAPIDS January 14, 2016– The Grand Rapids Employees Independent Union (GREIU) is coordinating a water drive for the residents of Flint. Any residents interested in providing clean drinking water … Continue reading
Healthcare Enrollment event this Thursday
GRAND RAPIDS January 14, 2016– If you’re still without a health plan, or have questions about the Marketplace, and need some face-to-face help finding a plan that fits your needs and budget, … Continue reading
Detroit school teachers expose district’s deplorable conditions
DETROIT January 12, 2016– If the story of Gov. Rick Snyder and his Emergency Managers’ botched handling of the Flint water crisis wasn’t enough for you, now the governor and his Emergency Manager of … Continue reading
Black Men in Unions Conference accepting applications
DEARBORN January 12, 2016– The University of Michigan-Dearborn Center for Labor and Community Studies (CLCS) is pleased to announce that the 29th Annual Black Men in Unions Conference will be … Continue reading
