South-Central Michigan Area Labor Council

03/10/2026

Union members affected by the tornado in Cass, Branch or St. Joe County - Contact the South Central Michigan AFL-CIO Labor Council for assistance.

Contact info at

SOUTH-CENTRAL MICHIGAN AFL-CIO AREA LABOR COUNCILP.O. Box 3248Kalamazoo, MI 49003President's Office: 269-962-9142Treasurer's Office: 269-986-9343Covering Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Van Buren & Allegan Counties (except the Townships of Fillmore, Laketown & Overisel)...

12/11/2025

On behalf of the South Central MI AFL-CIO Labor Council, thank you to everyone who came out to our holiday party last night. It was great to come together, celebrate the season, and reflect on what has truly been a strong year for our council.

In 2025, we saw real growth, new energy, and meaningful wins for working people across our region. None of that would have been possible without the dedication of our affiliates, leaders, community partners, and every union member who continues to show up and put in the work.

We’re excited to carry that momentum into 2026 as we keep building, keep organizing, and keep strengthening the labor movement here in South Central Michigan.

Thank you again for your support, solidarity, and commitment. Here’s to an even bigger and better year ahead! ✊

In Solidarity,
Austin Brown
President

12/03/2025

Michigan's largest private sector union elects new president.

Congratulations, Madam President!

On December 1, the UFCW Local 951 Executive Board unanimously elected Courtney Phillips (she/her) as President to fill the unexpired term of recently retired, former President John Cakmakci.

We are excited to have our first Madame President! You can learn more about President Phillips on our website at ufcw951.org/about/officers-staff/

11/19/2025

Spread the word!

Laborers Local 355
1500 E Columbia Ave,
Battle Creek, MI 49014.

09/10/2025

Are you interested in running for public office? Come learn how to run for public office, win races, and fight for the working class!

08/27/2025

Join us for a Labor Day event in Battle Creek!

Monday, Sept. 1st
1PM to 4PM

Sojourner Truth Monument in downtown Battle Creek

Parking available at First United Methodist Church
111 E Michigan Ave.
Battle Creek, MI 49014

Please bring a dish to pass. Wear your union gear!

05/10/2025

A great video by More Perfect Union! If you would like to support these union members, a go fund me has been set up. Please share as well. https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-empower-local-3gs-battle-for-better-conditions/cl/s?attribution_id=sl:7724b262-1660-410a-9781-b6afcfd8f08c&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp13_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

05/08/2025

We are grateful for all Jim Haadsma has done for the labor movement.
Jim was always a true advocate for labor while in Lansing.

04/03/2025

Our brothers & sisters are on STRIKE in Augusta, MI Please consider donating via Go Fund Me ->

My name is Kevin Andrews, and I am a retired Grain Miller fro… Kevin Andrews needs your support for Donate to Empower Local 3G's Battle for Better Conditions

03/24/2025

Please donate if you can and share to your local.

My name is Kevin Andrews, and I am a retired Grain Miller fro… Kevin Andrews needs your support for Donate to Empower Local 3G's Battle for Better Conditions

03/20/2025

This Sunday, March 23rd at 4pm.

03/14/2025

Thank you State Representative Joey Andrews, State Representative Julie M. Rogers, State Representative Matt Longjohn, and Senator Sean McCann for showing support to the BCTGM Local 3G Members that are on strike at Knappen Milling Co.