Labor expert explains why union support remains high amid strikes

As Michigan's "hot labor summer" transitions to a "fiery labor fall," support for the labor movement remains historically high in...

Upcoming union contract negotiations with Meijer could affect thousands

United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 951 will be pushing for higher wages and improved benefits for more than...

The federal government will conduct a nationwide emergency alert test via mobile phones, TV and radio

WASHINGTON (AP) — “THIS IS A TEST": If you have a cellphone or are watching television Wednesday, that message will...

Miguel Cabrera steps up to bat one last time

Every time Miguel Cabrera stepped up to bat, the crowd got loud. Miggy's own kids announced him for his first...

McCarthy ousted as House speaker in dramatic vote as Democrats join with GOP critics to topple him

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Kevin McCarthy was voted out of the job Tuesday in an extraordinary showdown, a first in...

Detroit Evening Report: Retired Detroit police chief James Craig officially launches US Senate campaign

Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig has officially announced his intention to run for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat. Subscribe to...

Ethan Crumbley’s parents will stand trial on involuntary manslaughter charges

Jennifer and James Crumbley will stand trial on charges stemming from the mass shooting their son, Ethan, committed at Oxford...

McCarthy to call vote Tuesday on effort to oust him and says he won’t cut a deal with Democrats

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Kevin McCarthy plans to force a vote Tuesday on the far-right effort to oust him from his leadership...

Detroit Today: The Blue Cross Blue Shield strikes, explained

In mid-September, over 1,000 UAW members with Blue Cross Blue Shield went on strike. The workers mostly operate in claims...

Detroit Today: Will Detroit’s casinos bet on their workers?

On Friday, 99% of union workers from Detroit’s three casinos — MGM Grand Detroit, Hollywood Casino at Greektown and MotorCity...

Detroit Evening Report: Census Bureau publishes data on new ‘MENA’ category

The U.S. Census Bureau recently published the Detailed Demographic and Housing Characteristics File A (Detailed DHC-A), which included information about...

Detroit Today: A conservative perspective on the UAW strikes

With the United Auto Workers union demanding major concessions from Detroit's Big Three automakers and the UAW approaching week three...