The Michigan Laborers District Council scholarship program has been providing scholarships for LIUNA families pursuing higher education goals through any accredited post-secondary institution. This year 35 scholarships, totaling $35,000, were awarded to all valid applicants:
Applications for MI LIUNA scholarships for 2024-2025 open September 1, 2023 and may be found on the Members Page of our website.
As LIUNA signatory contractor Barton Malow looked to begin work on a new battery plant in Lansing, Michigan, worker safety and health was top of mind. That’s because the company had recently completed two similar battery plant projects – one in Lordstown, Ohio and the other in Spring Hill, Tennessee – and knew the kind of hazards …
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Applications are now being accepted for the next cohort of the Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) Apprenticeship Readiness Program (ARP). The WIST ARP is 16+ weeks and will give you a broad overview of the industry, and what it is like as a woman in the industry, and give you exposure to a number of …
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Story by Mike Murray Michigan LEO Michigan ranks fifth nationally in active apprentices, created 10,000 new registered apprenticeship opportunities since 2019 LANSING, Mich. — To highlight the important role registered apprenticeships play in supporting both employers who need skilled talent and Michigan’s workers who gain skills toward rewarding, high-wage and in-demand careers, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has …
Perry, MI – LIUNA Training of Michigan gave the Legislative Labor Caucus a tour of its Perry training facility on October 27th, 2021. Representatives had a chance to learn about the diverse work we do and the complex training we provide. The Caucus works to educate members about labor unions and to ensure that the …
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Dear Brothers and Sisters, The White House and a bipartisan group of Senators and Members of Congress recently agreed to a $1.2 trillion investment in our roads, bridges, transit, and water systems. This is a bold investment that will put food on the table for hundreds of thousands of union members and restore our nation’s …
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Joseph Mancinelli, International Vice President and Regional Manager of Central and Eastern Canada, Laborers’ International Union of North America, testified in front of the Senate Natural Resources, Energy and Technology joint meeting in support of Line 5 on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. In his testimony, Mancinelli thanked the Committee for the opportunity to present LIUNA’s …
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Line 5 provides essential energy to Michiganders all across the state, not just “up north” as many people think. Line 5 means heat for our homes and businesses and also jobs for our workers. That’s why Line 5 and the Great Lakes Tunnel project continue to be backed by both business and labor. LIUNA Local …
LANSING, Michigan March 3, 2021 – Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) Michigan will recognize Women in Construction (WIC) Week March 7-13, 2021. The focus of WIC Week is to highlight women as a visible component of the construction industry. “LIUNA Michigan recognizes many outstanding women and their contributions to the construction industry,” said …
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By: Geno Alessandrini, Business Manager, Michigan Laborers December 2, 2020 There’s a lot more that unites us than divides us. Republicans. Democrats. Independents. We all want the opportunity to work a good job and earn a fair wage. Each of us wants to provide for our families. That’s why Michigan Laborers – and union workers …
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