Blog tagged as Employment

Michigan AFL-CIO Lansing Staff Unionize Under Local Teamsters

05/04/23 02:42 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Michigan AFL-CIO Lansing Staff Unionize Under Local Teamsters
The Teamsters Local 243 announced the union would be representing campaign, communication, and legislative staff from the Michigan AFL-CIO in Lansing.

Women Slowly Closing Salary Gap With Men - 18.5% Gap Remains

04/07/23 02:24 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Women Slowly Closing Salary Gap With Men - 18.5% Gap Remains
A new study reveals that full-time female employees in the Lansing metro market are earning more than their counterparts across the country, but the wage gap between the genders is still 18.5%.

State Gov's Work-From-Home Policies Vary By Department

03/11/23 09:56 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
State Gov's Work-From-Home Policies Vary By Department
Most state government workers are still working a combined in-person/remote work schedule post-COVID-19, according to work-from-home rules obtained by MIRS.

Michigan Unemployment Stays At 4.3% In January

03/10/23 10:40 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Michigan Unemployment Stays At 4.3% In January
Michigan's unemployment rate stayed at 4.3% in January, according to Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget data.

LGBTQ Civil Rights Bill Clears House; Gov Set To Receive It Thursday

03/10/23 10:34 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
LGBTQ Civil Rights Bill Clears House; Gov Set To Receive It Thursday
With a 64-45 bipartisan vote, the House Wednesday passed SB 4, legislation to make Michigan the 24th state to give some civil rights protections to the LGBTQ community.