Michigan Archive

Michigan governor and congresswoman join AFSCME in praising benefits of ARP

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Rep. Haley Stevens of Michigan joined AFSCME members in praising the benefits of the American Rescue Plan.

Michigan’s Emilie Stack, protecting her community through public health

For Emilie Stack, an emergency preparedness coordinator in Michigan, it’s all about community.

January 22, 2021

Criminal charges in Flint water crisis a first step toward justice

The suffering caused by the Flint water crisis cannot be undone, but criminal charges filed against former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and members of his administration are a welcome first step toward justice.

December 03, 2020

Despite tragedy, management resistance, solidarity wins MI nurses new contract

Amid tragedy, the nurses of McLaren Hospital in Flint, Michigan, found a renewed solidarity – and won a new contract.

November 16, 2020

At home for veterans in Michigan, the rewards are subtle but last a lifetime

Never Quit Service Award winner Cathy Scott brightens the lives of residents at the Grand Rapids, Mich., Home for Veterans. She’s a member of AFSCME Local 261 (Council 25).

Though shorthanded, AFSCME members smother wildfire, head off disaster

A forest fire got contained quickly thanks to the dedication of AFSCME Michigan members, but short-staffing may lead to tragic results the next time.

AFSCME Member Finds Valuable Assistance Through Union Plus Disability Grant

One AFSCME member found help through the Union Plus Disability Grant after she was forced to stop working. You can, too.

January 04, 2019

AFSCME Power on Full Display in the Michigan Legislature

Members fought hard to derail anti-worker measures proposed by the majority party and won.

December 13, 2018

AFSCME Fights Anti-Worker Lame Duck Shenanigans in Michigan

AFSCME members throughout Michigan are working overtime to block these blatantly political attacks on working people.

November 07, 2018

AFSCME Pres. Lee Saunders Hails Pro-Worker Victories in Midterms

AFSCME President Lee Saunders praised union members for defying wealthy special interests and electing many pro-worker candidates to state and federal offices in the mid-term elections.

City of Ann Arbor AFSCME Workers Notch Big Anti-Outsourcing Victory

AFSCME members who work for the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan, notched a big victory against outsourcing recently.

AFSCME Council 25 Endorses Whitmer for MI Governor

AFSCME Council 25 makes an endorsement in the Michigan gubernatorial race.

December 18, 2017

Retirement Security Focus of New Michigan Retirees Chapter

Retirees from across Michigan banded together in late October to form Michigan Retirees United, AFSCME Chapter 255.

New Study Shows “Right-to-Work” Laws Harm Workers

Recent “right-to-work” laws in the Midwest set the stage for a kind of regional experiment that is helping us answer an important question: What’s the impact of “right-to-work” laws on a state’s workforce?

Our Voices

During our 42nd International Convention, AFSCME members took time to tell their stories about fighting for fairness and justice in their communities.

President Obama Meets with AFSCME Member in Flint

Tyrone Wooten, an AFSCME member in Flint, Mich., met with President Obama May 4 to discuss the water crisis caused by lead.

Snyder Testifies; Flint Residents Fume

AFSCME members were among nearly 100 Flint residents who descended on Capitol Hill March 17 to hear Gov. Rick Snyder testify before Congress.

2015 Family Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to the 2015 winners of the AFSCME Family Scholarship! Each year the AFSCME Family Scholarship Program provides ten $2,000 scholarships to high school seniors.