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Study Chronicles Almost Two Decades of Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Trends in Michigan Data shows rebound in skilled union workforce, failures from Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan MICHIGAN — A study released by economics professor Cihan Bilginsoy of the University of Utah in October 2017 detailed trends in Michigan’s skilled All Posts, Press Release

Workers, company end Salem Twp. landfill strike Charles E. Ramirez, The Detroit News Workers at a Salem Township landfill were back on the job Monday after walking out in a labor dispute last week, according to union and company officials. The two sides hammered out a tentative agreement Friday, ending All Posts, News Article

Operating Engineers 324 Wins Fair Contract from Advanced Disposal Workers End Successful Strike Against Northville Waste Disposal Company NORTHVILLE –– After less than a week on strike at Advanced Disposal, the full-time workers represented by Operating Engineers 324 won a 3-year contract on Friday. Operators at the landfill, which is All Posts, Press Release

Operating Engineers 324 To Strike at Advanced Disposal Over Contract, Unfair Labor Practices Northville Waste Disposal Company Has Not Negotiated in Good Faith   NORTHVILLE –– Today, the full-time workers at Advanced Disposal will go on strike at the largest landfill in Michigan by volume which serves many metro Detroit All Posts, Press Release

Operating Engineers 324, first responders simulate disaster rescue missions at Howell training center Lawmakers, local leaders attend open house highlighting Operating Engineers’ nearly 20-year partnership with first responders HOWELL – Operating Engineers 324 and their Michigan Urban Search & Rescue (MUSAR) partners opened  their training facility on Wednesday to more All Posts, Press Release

WHMI 93.5 FM September 29, 2017 Public Gets Look At Training Facility For First Responders In Howell A training center in Howell was opened to the public this week to help prepare first responders for emergency situations. Operating Engineers 324 and their Michigan Urban Search & Rescue, or MUSAR, partners All Posts, News Article

Operating Engineers Aid In Hurricane Irma Disaster Relief Operating Engineers 324 a key part of Michigan’s premier 45-person disaster relief crew (HOLLY, Mich.) –– Members of Operating Engineers 324 departed Sunday for Florida as a part of the Michigan Task Force 1 crew, which will aid in disaster relief efforts All Posts, Press Release

Gov. Snyder Appoints Operating Engineers 324’s Lee Graham to Talent Investment Board Graham Will Represent Organized Labor on Workforce Panel DETROIT –– Today, Operating Engineers 324 praised Gov. Rick Snyder for appointing Labor-Management Education Committee Executive Director Lee Graham to a three-year term on the Governor’s Talent Investment Board. The All Posts, Press Release

DETROIT METRO TIMES We live in a post-vocational education world. The problem? That same world still needs skilled trades workers. In fact, in a 2015 report on employment and occupations in skilled trades released by the state of Michigan, researchers estimate that by 2022 skilled trades jobs will grow by All Posts, News Article

Detroit Career Readiness Program Graduates First High School Class Detroit High Schoolers Are on Track for Good-Paying Careers after Completing 16-Week Apprenticeship Program DETROIT –– The first class of Detroit high schoolers have graduated from the Workforce of the Future & Career Readiness Coalition program. A graduation ceremony and dinner All Posts, Press Release

Operating engineers facility opens in Delta County By Nicole Walton GLADSTONE, MI– Operating Engineers Local 324 has opened a new, 11,000-square-foot training facility in Gladstone. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 5.5-acre facility for workers such as heavy equipment operators, mechanics, surveyors, and stationary engineers was held Friday. Officials say the All Posts, News Article

Gladstone welcomes new training facility HALEY GUSTAFSON Staff Writer hgustafson@dailypress.net GLADSTONE — A state of the art training facility for operating engineers opened in Gladstone Friday, with local dignitaries and representatives from the Operating Engineers 324 (OE324) performing a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the building to commemorate the occasion. All Posts, News Article