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America@Work '08

AFL-CIO Union-Industries Show 1938-2008

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Our union:
Innovative action across Michigan, built on a rich history. . .

Operating Engineers Local 547 is a Union rich in history - with roots reaching as far back as a century. As a statewide Local, we represent working men and women across Michigan in both the public and private sectors, fighting for fair wages, good benefits and pensions.

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Our new look!

We're in the process of revamping our web site to make it easier to find what you're looking for and more enjoyable to cruise the site.

We'll also be adding new features we think you'll enjoy. They'll show more of what our union is all about, and give you lots more useful information.

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Lobby Day

 

Lobby Day, March 18, 2008

Ellen Hoekstra - Capitol Services, Richard Trumka - Secretary-Treasurer National AFL-CIO, Philip Schloop, Mark Gaffney - President, Michigan State AFL-CIO

 

 

Beware drug co-pays, no-pays

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Medical Errors Cost U.S. $8.8 Billion . . .

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Michigan Consumer Guide to Getting and Keeping Health Insurance . . .

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Coming events

America@Work '08
Free Admission!

May 16 - May 18, 2008

 

9-Pin No-Tap Doubles Bowling Tournament
Join us after the tournament for some KARAOKE fun!

May 30 , 2008

 

Annual Local 547 Golf Outing
Come join us for some fun in the sun!

June 7 , 2008

 

General Membership Meeting

June 11 , 2008

 

Regional Steward Training Seminar & Detroit District Meeting

June 13 , 2008

 

CFC Training
Refrigerant Recovery Certification Program

June 14 , 2008

 

Annual Local 547 Picnic
Come & join the fun!

August 9 , 2008

 

Labor Day Parade
Walk downtown with Local 547!

September 1 , 2008

 

For more about events,
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With Local 547

Job exporting, soaring health care costs, disappearing pensions and ruthless employers. . .

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The Center for Michigan

What is YOUR agenda to fix Michigan?

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Wage and hour information from the Michigan Department of Labor-Wage & Hour Division . . .

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Philip Schloop,
Business Manager &
International Vice President