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The striking employees at cannabis dispensary Exclusive Brands in Ann Arbor have been receiving more support thanks to the help and efforts of their allies. WEMU’s Ana Longoria with the update.

Members of Saline Indivisible are holding a Labor Day rally this morning. Supporters will be gathering at the corner of Michigan Ave. and Ann Arbor St. from 10 AM until noon. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Workers and their allies are striking at the Ann Arbor location of the cannabis dispensary chain Exclusive Brands. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Some federal employees targeted by layoffs shared their experience with the Michigan Senate Labor Committee Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

Inmates in Michigan’s only prison for women are suing the state Department of Corrections. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan legislation to increase state oversight of children in the workforce is receiving a committee hearing today. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan attorney general’s office is teaming up with the National Labor Relations Board. Colin Jackson has more.

Child labor permits in Michigan could see a more centralized process under legislation that received a hearing before a state House committee Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

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.