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Nearly 130 workers were killed on the job in Michigan in 2012

Union and government leaders gathered with workers in downtown Lansing on Monday afternoon to commemorate Workers’ Memorial Day. Full News here – Detroit Business News

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Workers: Fired employee took hostages, burned down Detroit building

Workers at a medical supply business and dental office say a maintenance man who had been fired from the building a week ago took a female receptionist into the basement Tuesday morning and set the building on fire. Full News here – Metro/State News RSS from The Detroit News

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As right-to-work law takes effect, Detroit-area union workers will continue protests

Gov. Rick Snyder has said the law has helped make the state dramatically more attractive for businesses considering a move to Michigan. Opponents believe it cripples collective bargaining and will diminish workers’ rights and compensation. Full News here – Detroit News

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With Campbell Ewald move, 600 more workers in downtown Detroit

The former J.L Hudson Warehouse on Brush Street was absorbed into Ford Field, the building will soon hold the adervitising firm Campbell Ewald. (Tanya Moutzalias | MLive.com) Tanya Moutzalias | MLive.com   DETROIT, MI – On Wednesday, Mayor Dave… Full News here – Detroit Business News

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Chrysler moves to silence workers

Chrysler moves to silence workers Tinson appeared to be referring to internal company documents obtained by The Detroit News that show serious quality issues at the automaker's Warren Truck Assembly Plant. The News made it clear to the company that Wassell was not the source of those … Full News here – Read more on [...]

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More Detroit workers face furlough days

Detroit City Council members say they don’t know if they will be leading the city for long, but they are still making tough decisions. Full News here – Detroit | WXYZ

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Michigan Senate passes tougher sex laws for school workers

Lansing — The Michigan Senate voted Thursday for tougher restrictions on sex between high school employees and students, approving a bill that would make it illegal if students were younger than 21. Full News here – Schools RSS from The Detroit News

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Detroit’s Financial Advisory Board mandates furloughs for 600 union workers

The city's Financial Advisory Board on Monday voted to impose furlough days on about 600 unionized city employees as Detroit leaders scramble to make enough cuts to stave off a state takeover. Full News here – Metro/State News RSS from The Detroit News

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AMC’s ‘Low Winter Sun’ – filming in Detroit – gets tax incentives; it will hire 245 Michigan workers

DETROIT, MI – An AMC police drama filmed in Detroit called “Low Winter Sun” received Monday tax incentives from the Michigan Film Office. Set in Detroit, the series starts with a crime that will “alter a detective’s life forever,” according to a film office press release. The pilot for the series was filmed along Woodward [...]

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Furlough days to begin for city workers

Detroit’s budget problems are affecting workers as furloughs days begin next week. So how often will workers get a day off without pay? Full News here – Detroit | WXYZ

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Detroit city workers find woman’s body

Detroit Police are on the scene where a woman’s body has been found on the city’s west side. Full News here – Detroit | WXYZ

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Michigan social workers using schools as service hubs

Lansing — When any of social worker James Watkins' 150 clients have a problem, they no longer have to wait in line at a Michigan Department of Human Services office or call for help. Full News here – Schools RSS from The Detroit News

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State workers never filed emergency order to remove children from mom accused in stabbing

Transcripts of the two juvenile court hearings shed light on why Tameria Greene was still in her mother’s care when the child was stabbed to death. Tameria died from a single stab wound to the chest early Sunday. Authorities say she was killed by her 26-year-old mother, who is facing a murder charge. Full News [...]

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Judge allows Ohio GM workers to sue over back pay

A federal judge says General Motors workers in northeast Ohio can move forward with a lawsuit against the automaker and the United Auto Workers. The union’s request to dismiss the lawsuit was turned down late last week. Full News here – Detroit News

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Chrysler begrudgingly allowed workers caught boozing on break back to work

Chrysler Group LLC does not condone workers drinking on their breaks, but had to openly welcome back nearly 15 employees caught on camera doing just that. Full News here – Detroit News

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