Posts tagged Michigan State University
MSU suing employee labor union over dispute with IT workers
October 26, 2026 // During the arbitration hearing, the university's representatives argued that because there was a reduction in roles there was a reallocation and reprioritization of assignments, meaning IT workers were taking on more urgent and necessary tasks that would still be handled within their position, according to court documents. Read more at: https://www.bnd.com/news/nation-world/national/article317747765.html#storylink=cpy
MEA makes unsupported claims about school funding, student performance
April 22, 2026 // But Michigan is one of many states where higher spending has not translated into better academic outcomes. “State spending on K-12 schools has grown nearly 35% over the past decade,” said Molly Macek, education policy director at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Yet student achievement in reading and math has declined over the same period, she said. The way districts spend taxpayer dollars is more important than total funding, Macek added.
MSU Extension employees plan union vote in February. What we know
January 31, 2025 // MSU Extension has more than 800 employees throughout Michigan and Michigan State University's campus, according to the Extension website. AFT Michigan did not say whether all employees will take part in the election.
IU faculty votes to support grad students unionizing
June 2, 2022 // Grad students are seeking fee changes, improved stipends and union recognition.