Transit director says DDOT is adding buses, working on efficiency
The annual “State of Transit” event was this week. Put on by advocacy group Transit Riders United, it gathers leaders...
The Metro: Changes to Michigan’s minimum wage, sick leave
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Court-ordered minimum wage and sick...
The Metro: Many Detroit arena workers living in poverty, WSU survey finds
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts Detroit is having a moment — especially downtown, where sports arenas...
The Metro: Potential impacts of Michigan’s minimum wage increase
We’re seeing a change in Michigan when it comes to wages. After a six-year battle that involved lawsuits, protests, and...
Worker groups say minimum wage proposal could drive voter turnout
Business and worker groups are waiting on a Michigan Supreme Court decision due by the end of the month. The...
Tlaib wins re-election in Michigan’s 12th Congressional District
This week, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib won re-election in the newly redrawn 12th Congressional District, which includes parts of parts of...