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Michigan House lawmakers heard testimony over bills to redefine who counts as an independent contractor and prevent wage theft Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer moved quickly to sign bills sent to her this week to repeal Michigan’s right to work law and to require the state contractors to pay union-level wages. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Legislature has sent Governor Gretchen Whitmer pro-union bills that include repealing Michigan’s decade-old right-to-work law.We have more from Rick Pluta.

A repeal of Michigan’s “Right to Work” law that stops the payment of some union fees from becoming a condition of employment made it out of committee Tuesday morning Colin Jackson has more.

Legislation to repeal Michigan’s right-to-work law could be on its way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer before the end of this week. It’s up for a hearing today before the state Senate Labor Committee. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Democrats in Lansing are hailing the House move to repeal Right to Work legislation as a big win for Michigan workers. But what would a repeal actually mean for union workers in the state? Does it have an actual impact on Michigan's economy? WEMU's Cathy Shafran poses those questions to a University of Michigan labor researcher in this extended interview.

Hannah Whitbeck, who was the lead union organizer for her store, said the termination was “suspicious." WEMU's Josh Hakala has more.

Women in leadership positions in unions and the labor movement are still the exception rather than the rule. On WEMU's final Women's History Month edition of "Washtenaw United," David Fair will introduce you to a local woman who is among the exceptions. Gloria Llamas worked her way up to become President of the Communication Workers of America union before her retirement. Today, she remains active in egalitarian efforts to achieve equity among women and workers here in Washtenaw County.

As a music teacher in the Ann Arbor public school district for 43 years, Linda Carter experienced many “Wonder Woman” jokes and comparisons sharing the…

A rally and march will be held this week on the Eastern Michigan University campus. It's part of International Women's Day. It is considered a day for…