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Thursday, March 28, 2013  Michigan is now the 24th Right to Work state.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Mark Ruess, President of General Motors North America, was there.

Friday, March 08, 2013  GM workers, analysts and local business owners react to layoffs at GM's Engine Operations Plant in Flint.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Singing, “The union makes us strong," hundreds of local United Auto Workers members donned white shirts to remember the Flint Sit-Down strike that ended on Feb. 11, 1937, when some 700 General Motors employees fought for better working conditions.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  A lot of businesses surround the Delphi Plant and a lot of the business owners and the people who frequent the businesses say, this closure will have a ripple effect across Genesee County.

Friday, February 01, 2013  UAW 651 voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike.

Monday, January 28, 2013  The Michigan State Police spent an extra $900,000 on overtime and other expenses to have a large presence at the Capitol during demonstrations against a right-to-work law in December.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  General Motors is offering a lump sum buyout to hourly workers at the Grand Blanc Weld Tool Center who choose to retire or leave voluntarily.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  The United Auto Workers and other labor unions are calling on members to protest before and during Gov. Rick Snyder's third State of the State address in Lansing.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Wielding signs and proudly bearing their union crests, dozens of workers hopped aboard buses from Flint to Lansing, hoping their strength in numbers could send a strong message to lawmakers at the capitol.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  A landmark move in Lansing Tuesday makes Michigan the 24th right-to-work state, as thousands of pro-union protesters descended on the state capitol.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Flint area union workers are getting on busses to head to Lansing to protest Right to Work legislation.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Right to Work legislation passed both the Senate and the House late Thursday night. Supporters say it's what Michigan needs to attract more companies. Opponents say it will be detrimental.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Governor Rick Snyder supports right to work legislation.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  General Motors and UAW officials broke ground Wednesday on a $7.5 million office addition to the Flint Engine Operations facility.