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Paul Hufnagel, President of the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union.

House Bill 5345 update: Collective bargaining works

A Lansing firefighter whose union has helped save the city hundreds of thousands of dollars through collectively bargaining changes in health insurance was among those who told lawmakers Thursday that a proposed state health plan for public employees isn’t necessary.

“Leave it up to the locals to tailor a plan that best suits our needs,” said Bryan Epling, president of the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local #421, Lansing.

Related: Watch all video from the HB5345 hearings.

 


Celebrate 88th annual American Education Week

A celebration of the importance of providing every child with a quality public education from kindergarten through college – and the need for everyone to do his or her part in making public schools great.

Listen to MEA’s radio show

Parent-teacher communication is the topic on this month’s “Voices of Michigan Education,” MEA’s radio program.

Parents, school officials rally in Lansing

About 1,500 parents, school board members, administrators and concerned citizens attended a rally Tuesday as part of the push to secure stable funding for public education.

Questions and answers for this flu season

Schools across Michigan have seen a dramatic increase in the number of students and staff with flu-like symptoms. For questions and answers for this flu season, the MESSA medical team developed a quick guide to H1N1 and seasonal flu.

 

Other Education News

Panel searches for solutions to Michigan’s future

Michigan author wins Distinguished Service Award

Continued HB 5345 criticism frustrates committee chair

Michigan voters say yes to funding schools

Study: House Bill 5345 would cost $870 million

Art contest for students

Video highlights Union Pride

Discounts

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November 20, 2009 3:32 PM

 


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