labor shortage

Voters in Northfield Township head to the polls next Tuesday to decide a millage issue aimed at funding its short-staffed police department. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

Short staffing at the Ypsilanti Police Department has led to a partnership with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department. WEMU’s Josh Hakala explains.

The latest study on the nursing staffing crisis in Michigan is not the result of the pandemic, but rather working conditions. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has more.

Michigan lawmakers questioned state Department of Corrections officials Tuesday over persistent problems at the state’s only women’s prison. Colin Jackson has more.

Ypsilanti Community School officials say their new school year is off to a good start, but they still face some challenges. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.

Ann Arbor Public School officials say they are ready for the start of the new school year. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.

The union representing some 6,000 Michigan Medicine nurses are planning an information picket Saturday to address stalled contract talks. WEMU's Cathy Shafran has more.

The state Senate has adopted a bill that would encourage recently retired teachers and other school personnel to return the classroom as substitutes. That goal is to help alleviate a shortage of teachers and support staff in schools. Rick Pluta reports.

The Michigan Department of Corrections is taking heat from state lawmakers over staffing shortages. Colin Jackson has more.Senate Oversight Committee…

It’s been over a month now since Ann Arbor public school students have been back in the classroom as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.WEMU's Lisa Barry…