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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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Where we are

Locations & contact information

 

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Difficult Times in a Difficult Economy

Visit the Local 547 Resource Center

Useful information regarding unemployment, health insurance, financial information, food banks and much more . . .

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DPS Financial Manager, Robert Bobb's Presentation Regarding the District's Financial Situation

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Memo from DPS Emergency Financial Manager

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Financial Emergency at DPS

Video of School Board Meeting

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Detroit Schools in Financial Emergency

Financial Manager to be Appointed

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Consent Agreement

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Detroit Public School District and the State Financial Management Review Team

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Membership Status Change Notification Procedure

Steps that need to be taken when Stewards/Alternate Stewards become aware of members leaving the Bargaining Unit . . .

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Interested in Learning More About Labor?

There are a few Universities that offer Labor Study Programs . . .

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DPS Proposed Budget for the 2009-2010 School Year

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Michigan third in nation in electronic prescribing

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GM: Make it in Michigan!

ACT NOW to bring GM's newest car production home!

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Current Listing for DPS Summer School Assignments

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Updated COBRA Information

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Employee Free Choice Act Battle Joined

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City of Detroit

Fiscal Analysis Division of Cobo Hall Authority

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Information on the Future of Clean Coal

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Stimulus Bill Extends and Increases Jobless Benefits

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Your Money at Work

Recovery.gov

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Central Pension Fund: Extension of the Amortization Period

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United States Department of Labor

FMLA Poster Revision

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Health Care Help for the Uninsured Southeast Michigan

Detroit Wayne County Health Authority

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Coming events

I.U.O.E. Local 547 Picnic
Kensington Metropark-Playfield North ("V")

August 8 , 2009

 

High Pressure Boiler Operator Program
FALL TESTING!

August 11 - August 12, 2009

 

Labor Day Parade
Downtown Detroit

September 7 , 2009

 

Frankenmuth Steward's Seminar and District Meeting

September 19 , 2009

 

CFC Training
Refrigerant Recovery Certification Program

October 10 , 2009

 

Election Day!
Please be sure to vote.

November 3 , 2009

 

General Membership Meeting, Detroit District Meeting & Holiday Party

December 9 , 2009

 

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

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Protect Americans Health Care through the Economic Stimulus Plan

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Green Jobs Must Also Be Good Jobs

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International Vice President