{"id":2236,"date":"2024-12-23T16:00:33","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T21:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mi-laborers.org\/?p=2236"},"modified":"2024-12-23T16:06:17","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T21:06:17","slug":"release-michigan-laborers-celebrate-passage-of-historic-unemployment-reform-legislation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mi-laborers.org\/es\/news\/2024\/12\/release-michigan-laborers-celebrate-passage-of-historic-unemployment-reform-legislation\/","title":{"rendered":"RELEASE: Michigan Laborers Celebrate Passage of Historic Unemployment Reform Legislation"},"content":{"rendered":"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dec. 23, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Media Contact: Katie Barglind, kbarglind@mi-laborers.org | 517.321.2349<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LANSING, Michigan<\/strong> \u2013 Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into law comprehensive reforms to Michigan\u2019s unemployment system, marking a major victory for workers across the state. The new law restores 26 weeks of unemployment benefits and increases the maximum weekly benefit to $614\u2014adjusted for inflation to reflect the rising cost of living. The legislation addresses long-standing inadequacies in Michigan\u2019s unemployment system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor too long, Michigan\u2019s unemployment system has lagged behind the rest of the nation, offering some of the weakest protections for workers,\u201d said Michigan Laborers\u2019 Director of Government Affairs Robert Joerg. \u201cThe Democratic-led state legislature has once again delivered for LIUNA members. With Governor Whitmer signing SB 40 into law, our members can rest assured that even in tough times, they will have the resources to make ends meet. Prioritizing workers has been a hallmark of this legislature, and the positive impacts of these policies will be felt for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michigan\u2019s previous unemployment benefits capped out at $362 per week\u2014the ninth lowest in the country and the lowest in the Great Lakes region. These outdated rates have left workers struggling to stay afloat during periods of job loss. The newly enacted law increases the weekly maximum benefit for the first time in over 20 years, bringing it in line with inflation and regional standards. It also restores six weeks of benefits eliminated in 2011 under then-Governor Rick Snyder, providing crucial support for workers transitioning between jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We commend Governor Whitmer and the pro-worker majorities in Lansing for addressing this critical issue and strengthening protections for working families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Laborers\u2019 International Union of North America (LIUNA) of Michigan was established in 1948 and represents over 14,000 men and women who build our State\u2019s roads, bridges, buildings, and energy infrastructure. LIUNA members are proud to be a powerhouse of workers dedicated to improving the lives of working families across North America.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 23, 2024 Media Contact: Katie Barglind, kbarglind@mi-laborers.org | 517.321.2349 LANSING, Mich. \u2013 Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into law comprehensive reforms to Michigan\u2019s unemployment system, marking a major victory for workers across the state. 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