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Michigan Police, Fire Fighters Rally Over Pending Legislation

November 30 • 2017

Hundreds of police and fire fighters have rallied at Michigan’s Capitol in a show of force against pending legislation they fear could lead to cuts in retiree benefits. Bills haven’t been introduced, and Republican Governor Rick Snyder and legislative leaders continue to meet. But police officers and fire fighters are in Lansing Wednesday to push lawmakers to not curtail retiree health benefits.

Comment period open for OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard

Fairfax County Local 2068 honored after successful first contract negotiations

Innovative program bridges construction and fire service training for Colorado high school students