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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan Newsletter for 2021-10-17 ( 9 items )  
2021/10/25 - Leading Emergency Medical Researchers to Share Key Findings at the American College of Emergency Physicians21 Research Forum (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 15 (TNSEve) -- The American College of Emergency Physicians issued the following news release: The top minds in emergency medicine will be convening to share the latest data at the Research Forum during ACEP21, the world's largest emergency medicine conference, hosted by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), Oct. 25-28, 2021. "The Research Forum is an unparalleled opportunity to hear about new findings that could answer some of medicine's biggest ques more PR

Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities & University of Michigan Name APLU Civic Science Fellow (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (TNSOps) -- The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities issued the following news: The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) and the University of Michigan Center for Academic Innovation (CAI) today announced a partnership to jointly host the APLU Civic Science Fellow, Dr. Elyse Aurbach. The APLU Civic Science Fellowship is supported by the Rita Allen Foundation, the Kavli Foundation, the APLU and the Office of Food, Agriculture, and Natural Reso more PR

Michigan Municipal League: Statewide Coalition Offers Bold & Comprehensive Vision to Invest American Rescue Plan Funding to Build Michigan's Future (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 15 (TNSPol) -- The Michigan Municipal League issued the following news release: A diverse, statewide coalition has collectively agreed to support a bold and comprehensive roadmap to invest, leverage, and amplify American Rescue Plan (ARP) resources. Called "From Rescue to Prosperity: A Roadmap to Michigan's Future," the plan is designed to make Michigan a magnet for talent, revive and strengthen the economy now and into the future and support thriving communities that  more PR

National Association of State Foresters Photo Fellow Hans Isaacson Travels to New York, Michigan to Capture Scenes of State and Private Forestry (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (TNSOps) -- The National Association of State Foresters issued the following news release: The National Association of State Foresters is proud to debut its latest photo fellow's work captured across the forest-rich states of New York and Michigan. Each year, with support from the NASF Foundation, NASF awards a fellowship to a talented photographer. Past NASF photo fellows have traversed the country, capturing photos that help tell the compelling story of state and private  more PR

Sierra Club Statement on DTE Belle River Plans (10)
CHINA TOWNSHIP, Michigan, Oct. 14 (TNSPol) -- The Sierra Club issued the following statement on Oct. 13, 2021: * * * DTE Energy announced it will stop burning coal at its Belle River Power Plant by 2028, two years earlier than previously planned, in response to the U.S. EPA's Steam Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule. That rule requires coal-fired power plants to either clean up their toxic wastewater pollution or stop burning coal. The company also announced it will move up the filing of its  more PR

Statement of UAW Vice President Chuck Browning on Ratification Vote Results of the John Deere Contract (10)
DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 12 (TNSOps) -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following statement by Vice President Chuck Browning: * * * "The tentative agreement reached by the UAW and John Deere was rejected this evening by a majority of 90% of the membership. "The UAW negotiating team will report immediately to Moline on Monday. "A strike deadline has been set for 11:59 pm, Wednesday, October 13th. "Further updates will be provided by our Local Unions." [Category: Union] more PR

UAW Members at John Deere Strike for Improved Standard of Living, Retirement Benefits and a Better Work Environment (10)
DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 15 (TNSOps) -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news: UAW John Deere members struck at midnight October 14, after the company failed to present an agreement that met our members' demands and needs. "Our members at John Deere strike for the ability to earn a decent living, retire with dignity and establish fair work rules," said Chuck Browning, Vice President and director of the UAW's Agricultural Implement Department. "We stay committed to bargaining u more PR

VFW: Veteran Is Ready for Next Mission (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 15 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2021: Joe Maki, 30, of Flint, Michigan, served in the Marine Corps for five years. He enlisted for a number of reasons. As a child, he was fascinated by the military and inspired by family members who served. Marine Corps veteran Joe MakiMost importantly, Maki recognized the chance to be part of something greater than himself, build character and gain lifelong skills. Now a veteran, Ma more PR

ZF Employees and ZF Marysville Reach Agreement to Recognize UAW (10)
DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 11 (TNSOps) -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news: ZF workers in Marysville, Michigan reached an agreement on Friday to be recognized as being represented by a union. The workers went on strike for over a week for recognition beginning September 9. A majority of the workers signed up to join the union, but ZF did not accept the voluntary majority of 340 ZF employees who asked to join the UAW. ZF Marysville has been staffed by UAW Stellantis workers more PR