Michigan State Utility Workers Council

Labor Quotes

"The important role of union organizations must be admitted: their object is the representation of the various categories of workers, their lawful collaboration in the economic advance of society, and the development of the sense of their responsibility for the realization of the common good."

William Cahn (p. 21, Great Labor Quotations Sourcebook and Reader)

MSUWC News

Resolutions of Safety Recognition - January 2012

01/17/2012 - 1:54pm

At a Council Meeting held in Lansing on January 13 and 14, 2012, Resolutions of Safety Recognition were presented by Council President Patrick Dillon to several Locals with one or more headquarters where each worker went home safely every day during 2011. Click here for the gallery of Locals and their awards.

January 13-14, 2012 Council Meeting

01/17/2012 - 12:59pm

At the Regular Council Meeting that was held January 13 and 14, 2012 at the Lansing Lexington Hotel, much business was discussed and taken care of. Click here for some pictures from that meeting, click here for pictures of the safety awards that were presented, or click "Read more" for the complete story.

VCC Members Recognized for Perfect Attendance!

12/07/2011 - 9:07am

On November 29, 2011, 51 Call Center Representatives from the five call centers (Saginaw, Royal Oak, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Alma) were recognized at the Lansing Lexington Hotel and awarded for their perfect attendance. These employees accomplished perfect attendance ranging from 1 to 28 years. Council President Patrick Dillon, along with each Call Center Local President and Company representatives, attended the award presentation and applauded the union employees for their dedication.

This is the first time the Call Center Representatives have been recognized and the Michigan State Utility Workers Council would like to congratulate and thank each individual for their outstanding accomplishment.

Click here for pictures from the event.

"We Are One - Respect Our Rights"

08/15/2011 - 11:30am

The UWUA members of Local 388-Campbell, located in Port Sheldon, Michigan, proudly wear that message every Thursday while at work.

We're now on Facebook!

08/10/2011 - 9:36am

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Letters: Scary talk labels wrong issues 'unsustainable'

07/20/2011 - 10:15am

Click here to read a letter to the editor of the Muskegon Chronicle from Kevin Johnson, President of Local 337-Muskegon River. Good stuff!

Daily Bill Update

07/07/2011 - 8:30am

Our friends at the Michigan State AFL-CIO have compiled a spreadsheet covering the bills in the Michigan legislature that may be hostile to our interests. Click here to download it.

Nuclear Techs at Entergy Palisades Join Brothers and Sisters of Local 150

06/20/2011 - 1:18pm

The Utility Worker magazine has an article in their latest issue about our recent organizing of the Nuclear Techs at Palisades. Click here to read their story.