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Labor unions in Michigan just created a powerful new coalition focused on building good-paying clean energy careers across the state. The worker-led initiative aims to fight climate change while ensuring these future jobs offer family-sustaining wages and benefits.
Four students just got a powerful boost toward their dreams, thanks to a 40-year-old scholarship program that's now given away nearly $300,000. Soo Co-op Credit Union continues a decades-long tradition of investing in young people's futures.
Ten high school seniors across Michigan just received $2,500 scholarships each to pursue their dreams. Marshall Community Credit Union celebrated its 75th anniversary by investing in the next generation of community leaders.
A Michigan credit union just gave 22 high school seniors a total of $13,500 in scholarships to help launch their college dreams. Among them is Gabriela DiCosmo, an Eisenhower High School grad heading to Miami University to study how she can give back to her community.
Two weeks after tornadoes tore through West Michigan, neighbors are showing up in powerful ways to help their communities heal. Resource fairs and volunteer crews are bringing hope to Union City and Three Rivers.
After a deadly tornado tore through Union City, Michigan, volunteers flooded into the local high school within hours, transforming it into a bustling command center for recovery. The community's coordinated response shows how small towns can move mountains when neighbors need help.
Michigan's golf industry is pumping more than $6 billion into the state's economy, with Northern Michigan emerging as a golf destination that's creating jobs and drawing visitors from across the country. The region's 700+ courses are transforming rural communities into thriving tourism hubs.
A new partnership between MichAuto and the University of Michigan is paying young creators $250 per video to showcase electric vehicle careers on social media. The campaign has already reached 20 million Gen Z viewers across Michigan.
When a beaver wandered onto a busy Michigan intersection, one Upper Peninsula resident grabbed the most practical tool he had: his car snow brush. The heartwarming rescue captured the resourceful spirit of Michigan's north country.
While many companies fight unionization, Otis Worldwide's CEO credits her union workers with creating predictability and stronger safety standards. At a time when public approval of unions hits 68%, she's proving labor partnerships can be a competitive advantage.
Google is partnering with DTE Energy to add 2.7 gigawatts of clean power to Michigan's grid while building a new data center that protects local ratepayers. The tech giant is also launching a $10 million fund to help Michigan families lower their energy bills.
Workers at Rockstar Games have formed the company's first labor union, representing employees across all five UK offices. The Rockstar Game Workers Union is fighting for better working conditions and defending 31 members who were fired last year.
When an EF-3 tornado devastated a Michigan community, killing three people and destroying homes, over 2,000 volunteers showed up the next day to help survivors rebuild. Ten days later, they're still there.
University of Michigan fraternities and sororities turned a backyard ice rink into a fundraising powerhouse, raising over $310,000 for three charities through their annual Winterfest broomball tournament. The student-led effort is bringing autism support, veteran housing, and women's mental health services to thousands across Michigan.
The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union of Ghana just won national recognition for championing labor rights and workplace harmony. With 95,000 members strong, this union is proving that fighting for fair treatment leads to real progress.
Eastern Michigan University becomes the first school in Michigan to add women's flag football as a varsity sport, joining a nationwide movement ahead of the sport's 2028 Olympic debut. The Eagles will start competing in spring 2027, creating fresh opportunities for student athletes in one of America's fastest-growing sports.
Nearly 4,000 Volkswagen workers in Tennessee just voted 96% to approve their first union contract, marking a historic breakthrough for labor organizing in the American South. The four-year deal brings significant wage increases, lower healthcare costs, and stronger job protections to a region where unions have struggled for decades.
Labor unions across Oregon have joined forces to create Climate Jobs Oregon, ensuring the clean energy transition puts working families first. The coalition aims to build a homegrown renewable energy economy with good-paying union jobs while tackling climate change and inequality.
A former public health official just became the first Arab American and Muslim American to win a major party Senate nomination in Michigan. His grassroots victory overcame $30 million in outside spending.
The Michigan Wolverines dominated Tennessee in a stunning 95-62 victory, securing their first Final Four appearance since 2018. Star player Yaxel Lendeborg led the charge with 27 points as Michigan never trailed after a blistering first-half run.
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