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The passing of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has special significance on one college campus in Michigan. The first statue in the U.S. erected in honor of Thatcher resides at Hillsdale College.
State law now says unions can't require membership or dues as condition of employment.
Yesterday, Republicans in the state House passed a bill through a subcommittee that would strip $74.8 million in state funding from Wayne State University and the three University of Michigan campuses. The bill is seen as retaliation by Republicans for the universities agreeing to labor contracts that they see as bypass of the state's new right-to-work law. Craig speaks with David Jesse; Reporter for the Detroit Free Press, David Hecker; President of the American Federation of Teachers-Michigan, Press Secretary Ari Adler and Michigan Radio's Rick Pluta about the bill and what it could mean for these universities going forward.
Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Seth Harris speaks with WDET's J. Carlisle Larsen about the President's call to raise the national minimum wage.
Governor Rick Snyder is holding his first annual Governor's Economic Summit in Detroit this week. WDET's J. Carlisle Larsen sat down with the Governor to talk Michigan's economy.
Republican legislators are angry about the recent eight-year contract agreement between Wayne State University and their faculty union. They claim that the contract was set at an unusually long length to circumvent the right-to-work law set to take effect at the end of the month. Craig speaks with Wayne State University President Allan Gilmour about the contract and the accusations put forth by Republican legislators. He also takes calls from listeners.
Governor Snyder is weighing whether to take control of Detroit’s finances. But some members of the union representing the largest number of city workers believe the Governor will seek another consent agreement with Detroit officials.
His budget calls for higher fuel taxes and vehicles fees to fix roads, expanding Medicaid, and more early childhood funding.
AAUP-AFT chapter says it would help protect the union from Michigan's right-to-work law.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan is joining with some organized labor groups in a lawsuit challenging the state’s so-called Right-to-Work law.
Craig speaks with Butzel Long Labor and Employment Law Attorney's Gary Klotz and Robert Boonin about how the right-to-work law could affect Michigan employers.
The Detroit City Council is approving a one-year freeze on pension payments to non-union city workers. But Council refused to support a 20 % wage reduction for those city employees…that was requested by Mayor Dave Bing.
Education policy group ranks Michigan 6th best at enacting reforms, but draws criticism from unions.
Red Wings could be back on the ice within two weeks.
Warren Mayor pays for bumper stickers critical of new Michigan law.
The two sides have different interpretations of the plaintiffs' "legal" status.
Head of Michigan Association of Police: "You'll be able to get a pizza delivered faster than you'll be able to get a police officer" if cuts continue in Michigan.
No progress in talks to end lockout
A conversation with CAW president Ken Lewenza
Craig speaks with Harley Shaiken, Professor of Social and Cultural Studies at the Graduate School of Education and Director of the Center for Latin American Studies at University of California-Berkeley, Don Volaric, former Republican Congressional Candidate, and Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson about the issues surrounding the "right to work" bill and how it may affect business in Michigan.
Lawsuits may be next step in fight over compulsory union membership.
Craig speaks with Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano about the "Right To Work" legislation.
Marick Masters is the director of Labor@Wayne.
Union leader responds to new "right to work" legislation in the state Legislature.
Detroit officials now say the city will NOT run out of cash this month --or next. But they add that the city’s overall financial picture is worse than previously estimated.
Plaintiffs say decision lets county take away any or all benefits.
Judge says county had the right to change prescription benefits.
Leaders of organized labor groups say they are onboard with President Obama’s plan to keep the government from going over the so-called fiscal cliff. Labor leaders met with the President earlier this week
Craig speaks with Activist/Author Selma James about her new book, "Sex, Race and Class: The Perspective of Winning."
Craig speaks with Marick Masters, Wayne State University Professor and Director of Labor@Wayne, and John Birmingham, Chair of Labor and Employment Practice at Foley and Lardner LLP, about how this week's election results could affect labor in Michigan and around the country.
Craig is joined by former U.S. Representative Mark Schauer and Rob Fowler, President and CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, to debate the pros and cons of Prop 2: The Collective Bargaining Proposal.
Craig speaks with Fran Shor, Professor in the Wayne State University Department of History, and Heather Ann Thompson, Associate Professor in the Temple University Department of History, about the history of the labor movement in the U.S.
Court says pay-for-pensions policy is unconstitutional.
The Canadian Auto Workers has a new contract with Ford, and members will vote on a new agreement with General Motors this week. But the union has not made a deal with Chrysler yet. Chrysler has been reluctant to agree to the CAW's demands, which include following the pattern of the contracts with GM and Ford. Professor Tony Faria is an automotive industry expert at the Odette School of Business at the University of Windsor. WDET's Pat Batcheller asked Dr. Faria what's keeping Chrysler and the union apart.
State Representative Kurt Heise, who represents the state's 20th District and Detroit News reporter Christine MacDonald join Craig to discuss new long-term plans that could potentially lead to massive job cuts at the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. If the plan is adopted, more than 80 percent of the Department's staff could be cut within the next five years.
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled today that a referendum challenging the state’s emergency manager law is legal and can be placed before voters on the November ballot.
Members of the Wayne State chapter of the American Association of University Professors – American Federation of Teachers allege that university officials are trying to do away with tenure for professors. The allegations come as faculty members are bargaining for a new labor contract with the university
The Detroit teacher’s union will not rule out going on strike. And that’s making some parents in Detroit nervous.
The union representing Detroit teachers is planning its next move after the school district’s emergency manager imposed a new contract.
Some experts say the results of the recall election in Wisconsin show the political clout of organized labor is on the wane.
Craig talks with Wisconsin Public Radio Assistant News Director Noah Ovshinsky about Wisconsin's upcoming recall election, which pits current Republican Governor Scott Walker against Democratic Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in a rematch of the 2010 Governors race.
Metro Detroit AFL-CIO President Chris Michalakis and Marick Masters, Wayne State University Professor and Director of Labor@Wayne, talk with Craig about the issues facing public unions and collective bargaining and take calls from listeners.
A recent news story highlighted a lawsuit by a company against a former employee over ownership of his twitter feed because it contained thousands of contacts & customers.
What kind of work rules are imposed on your social media feeds?
WDET needs your insight to help tell this story.
Al Garrett is president of the Detroit chapter of the American federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees union. He opposes the proposed consent agreement for the city of Detroit.
Craig welcomes author Margaret Mason about her book, These Hands, the story of African American workers at the Wonder Bread factory during the '50's and early '60's.
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing tweeted today that the city has reached a tentative agreement with unions representing city workers.
President of Michigan AFL-CIO Karla Swift joins the show to discuss the organization's new jobs plan for 2012.
Craig discusses the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan's lawsuit for equal health care rights for domestic partners.
Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh talks to Craig about the need for a cohesive regional transit system, as well as the current economic and employment issues facing the city.
The top union officials representing Detroit Police officers are resigning – just at a time when city officials are demanding that cops make wage and benefit concessions to help stave off a potential state takeover of Detroit’s finances.
Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh talks to Craig about the three scenarios of city worker concessions most recently discussed in today's council meeting. He also tells listeners about the council's intention to schedule further discussions on the matter with Mayor Bing.
President of AFSCME Local 25, Al Garrett, joins Crsig in-studio to comment on the possible effects on union workers of the City of Detroit's current financial crises. Listeners call in with their reactions.
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing says the city could run out of money by April. Reaction to his plans for addressing the fiscal crisis is far from resounding.
As you know, it's Veteran's Day. And while it is always important to honor our soldiers for their sacrifice, it is also important to support the troops after they come home. Join us on The Craig Fahle Show as we discuss Operation Homefront, a service for veterans in need. Guests will be Operation Homefront's Michigan Chapter President, Sarah Davis and Gary Aten with the Michigan Office of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).
The head of the union representing the majority of city workers in Detroit says Mayor Dave Bing is requesting a summit with organized labor groups this week.
Drivers refuse to board buses after an alleged assault Thursday.
Crain's Detroit Business Reporter Nancy Kaffer joins Craig to discuss the controversy and FBI investigation into the severance packages of Wayne County.
Voting on a new contract between the United Auto Workers union and Chrysler is scheduled to be completed this week.
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Senior Fellow Jared Bernstein joins Craig to discuss the Occupy Wall Street Movement.
WDET's Noah Ovshinsky talks to Craig about the Chrysler and the UAW's latest tentative agreement.
In an expansion of Tuesday's protest segment on the anti-Wall Street Movement, Craig speaks with WSU Political Science Professor Frederic Pearson and takes listener-calls on comparison of the movement in New York to social unrest around the world.
Craig takes listener-calls, responding to the Occupy Wall Street Movement going-on in New York, and its growth into a wave of protests breaking-out around the world.
Are the unemployed being discriminated against based on their "unemployed" status? Should the president get involved? Callers give their opinions.
WDET Reporter Noah Ovshinsky and Craig discuss the new United Auto Workers and General Motors Labor Contract agreement.
Labor analyst Harley Shaiken tells WDET's Quinn Klinefelter that the agreement is an historic, precedent-setting deal.
The four-year deal includes the creation of new jobs and thousands of dollars in bonuses for current workers.
The Detroit automaker and the union reached the tentative contract agreement after several weeks of negotiations.
WDET Reporter Noah Ovshinsky talks cars with Craig. Including an update on the post-deadline auto talks and a review of auto industry highlights at the Frankfurt Auto Show this week.
Mark Gaffney, President of the Michigan AFL-CIO, speaks to Craig about his decision to step down from the organization in October.
Time is running out for the United Auto Workers to negotiate new contracts with General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler. The current labor agreements expire on Wednesday.
President Obama spent part of Monday in Detroit addressing a crowd of thousands at the city’s annual Labor Day celebration. Mr. Obama says organized labor has a crucial role in rebuilding the nation AND in his presidential campaign.
President Obama will spend part of this Labor Day in Detroit delivering a speech outlining his proposals to create new jobs. Mr. Obama also needs to shore-up support among union leaders whose help he’ll need in the 2012 presidential election.
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