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The Huron Valley Area Labor Federation (HVALF) is throwing its unanimous support behind the ballot initiative of Ann Arbor for Public Power. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Several Ann Arbor area unions held a rally in front of City Hall on Saturday. Meanwhile, campaign finance numbers show mayoral candidate Yousef Rabhi holds a financial advantage in contributions over incumbent Christopher Taylor. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The August 4th primary elections are right around the corner. One of the most closely watched races in our region is the Democratic primary race for Mayor of Ann Arbor. Christopher Taylor is the Incumbent Mayor, seeking reelection for what will be his final term. His opponent, Yousef Rabhi, is a self-described “Democratic Socialist” and currently serves as a member of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor spoke to Rabhi about his campaign and what his goals are for the city if he is elected.

The August 4th primary elections are right around the corner. One of the most closely watched races in our region is the Democratic primary race for Mayor of Ann Arbor. Christopher Taylor is the Incumbent Mayor, seeking reelection for what will be his final term. His opponent, Yousef Rabhi, is a self-described “Democratic Socialist” and currently serves as a member of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor spoke to Taylor about his reelection campaign and what he has accomplished during his time in office.

For the first time, the Ann Arbor teachers' union has voted “no confidence” in school board members Susan Baskett and Susan Schmidt. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Huron Valley Area Labor Federation (HVALF) is calling for a moratorium on new large-scale data centers. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan Medicine has reached a tentative three-year contract with its nurses' union, the University of Michigan Professional Nurses Council. A strike authorization vote had been planned for next week. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) and the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers have signed a 10-year extension of their longstanding training partnership. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The nurses’ union at the University of Michigan is planning to rally at Thursday’s Board of Regents meeting. Bargaining sessions between the two parties have gone on for nearly three months without an agreement. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Ann Arbor teachers aren’t the only people in the school district working without a contract. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.