Statement supporting short-term extension of Stay Home, Stay Safe order

EAST LANSING – The following can be attributed to MEA President Paula Herbart regarding today’s announcement by Gov. Whitmer of the short-term extension of the Stay Home, Stay Safe order through May 15:

“By listening to public health experts first in making the tough decisions needed to slow the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Whitmer is prioritizing the health and safety of all Michigan citizens.  Students and educators understand first-hand the sacrifices needed, having lost the remainder of this school year’s in-person time together.  But together, we can make it through these tough times and do what’s needed to save lives, defeat this virus, and safely reopen our state.”

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Michigan’s Labor Movement Profoundly Disappointed in Gov. Whitmer’s Betrayal of Michigan Workers 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Michigan’s labor movement, including the Michigan AFL-CIO, UAW and the Michigan Education Association, issued the following joint statement on Governor Whitmer’s veto of the stalled bills:    “Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s veto of these nine bills, following a long legal battle waged by leaders in her own party, betrays democratic values and abandons […]