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Local 459 is a labor Union for white collar workers. It is dedicated to improving the work life of its members and the community. Local 459 has more than 2,700 members who work throughout the lower peninsula of Michigan.
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2025 Hippity Hop 5K
While the weather outside may not show it, it is almost time to trade in your snow boots for running shoes. We are now less than 3 months from the 2025 Hippity Hop 5K! This year’s event will take place on April 19, 2025, starting outside the Potter Park Zoo before joining the Lansing River Trail. In addition to the run/walk, we will have fun children’s activity, an Easter Egg Hunt, and pictures with the Easter Bunny! All participants will receive a medal and free entry into the zoo! Updates will be provided on the website (www.ingham.org) as well as via Facebook (Facebook) as we get closer to race day. Sign up here: Hippity Hop 5K Online Registration
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Online Workshop:
WINNING A STRONG CONTRACT: Parts I & II
We will cover the basics of building a Contract Action Team (CAT), putting together an escalating campaign (potentially culminating in a strike), and dynamics between the bargaining committee, CAT, and the membership.
This workshop is for union members looking to build their skills for contract campaigns. We recommend that you register with a group of your coworkers if possible.
Prerequisites for this workshop: We strongly encourage workshop participants to first attend our upcoming “Secrets of a Successful Organizer” online workshop series, if you haven’t taken it before. This is a three-part series that will take place April 2, 9, and 16. We plan to review concepts from Secrets, but we recommend previous familiarity in order to get the most out of the workshop.
When: April 30th and May 7th
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm EST
Where: This is an online workshop and will be held via Zoom.
$10 – Regular registration
Contact Ronda at [email protected] or 517-887-8844 to register.
Latest News
Local 459 McLaren Nurses Ratify Impressive New Contract
On November 4th, Registered Nurses at McLaren Greater Lansing overwhelmingly ratified a historic contract, with 85% approving the agreement. The new contract, covering about 400 RNs, makes MGL’s wages highly competitive in the regional market, improves staffing, and...
Morrison Employees Ratify First Contract
The seventy-four (74) newly Local 459 represented employees at Morrison Food Service voted almost unanimously to approve their first ever collective bargaining agreement (CBA). These new members work in the Food and Nutrition department at McLaren’s...
POST LOU Increases Wages to a Minimum of $15
By Rick Bailey, POST Chief Steward OPEIU Local 459 entered into an agreement with McLaren Greater Lansing (MGL) regarding the minimum starting wage for all POST bargaining unit employees. This Letter of Understanding (LOU) was effective June 19, 2022. After...
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