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Michigan Laborers Help Rebuild Sanford War Memorial After Flood
The Michigan Laborers and Michigan Laborers Training and Apprentice Institute were proud to present the Burgess Family with a $5,000 check that will go towards rebuilding the Veterans War Memorial that was destroyed in the Sanford flood. The memorial was dedicated to veterans and lance corporal Ryan Burgess who was killed in Iraq. To make
Statement from Michigan LiUNA
“As protests have focused attention upon racial justice for the Black community, the Michigan Laborers stand with all those who are working to achieve a racially just society, and against all those who perpetuate and uphold racism, hatred, bigotry and violence. We share the sentiments expressed by our members in their calls for justice, and
Michigan Laborers’ Inaugural Apprentice of the Year Award
The Michigan Laborers’ Training and Apprenticeship Institute (MLTAI) is inviting nominations for its inaugural Apprentice of the Year Award. The award is a formal recognition of a Michigan Laborer that is currently enrolled in our apprenticeship program, and who demonstrates excellence on the job and in the classroom. This includes, but is not limited to:
Michigan LiUNA Lowers Health Care Self Payment to $100 in Response to COVID19
In response to the ongoing COVID19 Virus outbreak the Trustees of the Michigan Laborers Health Care Fund and the Laborers Metropolitan Health Care Fund have taken action to lower Active Participants Self Payments to $100 a month. The change will help Members that have been effected by the pandemic to better afford healthcare self-payments so
COVID-19 Benefit Change
Re: Michigan Laborers’ Health Care Fund (Fund) COVID -19 (Coronavirus) Temporary Benefit Changes Dear Participants: The Fund has temporarily enhanced your health care benefits to provide the following coverage as it relates to COVID-19: 1. COVID-19 Test The Fund will cover the cost of medically necessary COVID-19 tests that are prescribed for you and your
National Apprenticeship Week
Michigan Laborers District Council is proud to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, November 11-17, 2019. In partnership with the Michigan Laborers Training and Apprenticeship Institute (MLTAI), we will be communicating the importance of apprenticeship and attending events throughout the week that highlight the benefits to educators, businesses, and communities. An apprenticeship with the Laborers offers an
Work Began on New Gordie Howe International Bridge
Construction will commence soon on the new Gordie Howe International Bridge. Beginning next week, work crews will began site preparation work on the $5.4 billion bridge to Canada. Members of the Laborers Union are excited to build and be apart of the historic piece of infrastructure that will define the skyline and commerce of Detroit
LiUNA Training 2019 Course Schedule Now Available
The Michigan Laborers Training and Apprenticeship Institute 2019 Course Schedule has been published. The schedule can be found on their website. If you, or a Member, that you know needs to enroll in a training course, contact your Local Union to do so.
UNION MADE – Shinola Hotel in downtown Detroit opening
Members of the Michigan Laborers Union are proud to see the Shinola Hotel hold it’s grand opening today after 13 months of construction.