Education Funding Updates

Union of Tenure System Faculty Win Recognition at MSU

Clear majority of faculty unite to support historic unionization The Union of Tenure System Faculty (UTSF) won recognition from Michigan State University (MSU) yesterday after years of organizing and hard-fought legal battles. A recognition agreement was signed by both parties following a neutral party verification confirming that a clear majority of eligible faculty submitted authorization cards in support of union…

September 9, 2025

Oct.17: MEA Higher Education Conference

September 8, 2025September 9, 2025

House budget cuts $1.4 billion from schools as educators work without contracts

By Brenda Ortega MEA Voice Editor UPDATE 9/16: Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 24 in Lansing for an Education Budget Lobby Day — RSVP now! A deep dive into the state budget passed by Michigan House Republicans shows their aim is to cut $1.4 billion from schools and $1.6 billion from other state programs to boost spending on roads by $3…

September 4, 2025September 16, 2025