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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 […]

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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

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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

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LIUNA Michigan Awards $35,000 in Scholarships

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.

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LIUNA Signatory Contractor Barton Malow Takes a Proactive Approach to Safety

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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Women in Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Readiness Program Applications Now Available

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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Michiganders encouraged to explore paid training career opportunities during Michigan Apprenticeship Week

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

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US Labor Secretary Walsh visits LIUNA training center in Perry

November 3, 2022 PERRY, Mich — The Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) was proud to welcome Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh to our training center in Perry, Michigan, to meet with members and local leaders.  Labor Secretary Walsh discussed efforts to strengthen Michigan workforce development and job training programs and to promote the

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