Michigan House Approves Increasing Unemployment Benefits to 26 Weeks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LANSING, MI – In a significant move to support Michigan’s workforce, the Michigan House of Representatives has approved legislation to increase unemployment benefits from 20 to 26 weeks. This marks the beginning of comprehensive reforms aimed at enhancing the state’s Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) system. “LIUNA members, like many other Michiganders, know…
Breaking Barriers: Cindy Costantino’s Inspiring Journey in Construction
In celebration of Women in Construction Week 2024, we are honored to spotlight an incredible woman who defied norms and blazed a trail in the construction industry. Meet Cindy Costantino, a proud member of LIUNA Local 1329. Cindy’s story is one of triumph over adversity. At the age of 18, she stepped into a male-dominated…
MLDC Statement on Governor Whitmer’s 2024 State of the State Address
Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her sixth State of the State address last night from the Capitol. She highlighted many of the pro-worker policies enacted in 2023, which included restoring collective bargaining rights, reinstating Prevailing Wage, repealing the Pension Tax, and making it easier to build renewable energy projects. In response, Michigan Laborers District Council Business…
Celebrating 2 Million Safe Man Hours at Ultium Cells III
LANSING – The Michigan Laborers’ District Council (MLDC) is celebrating the trade workers at the Ultium Cells III facility (U3) in Lansing who have officially completed two million work hours. The significant milestone is a result of the dedication and skills of over 1,000 trade workers, including 160 members of the Laborers’ International Union of…
Michigan Laborers’ Scholarship Fund Golf Outing Raises Funds for Scholarships
The 5th Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Outing in support of scholarships for Michigan Laborers’ and their families was held on September 21 at Eagle Eye Golf Club in Bath, Michigan. The event had 160 golfers in attendance and raised $193,450 for the scholarship fund. The teams and sponsors were made up of numerous organizations, including…
Important Change to the Administration of Michigan Laborers’ Benefits
Please click on the letter to read the full update, with Participant Portal Registration Instructions: https://www.milaborersfunds.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/51/2023/08/F77-00-Form-Letter-2023-July-Notice-to-Participants-WPAS-Transition.pdf