Capitol City Labor Program

The membership of the Capitol City Labor Program proudly endorses Steve Whelan for East Lansing City Council.

Steve understands the challenges of city government and public safety firsthand, and has demonstrated a common-sense approach to leadership that puts people before politics. His experience and character make him the leader the East Lansing community needs.

CCLP encourages East Lansing residents to support Steve Whelan at the polls on November 4th.

On February 21st, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill No. 4002, amending the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA).

We will release additional educational materials outlining how the ESTA specifically affects employees covered by collective bargaining agreements.

In the meantime, here is a recording of last week's webinar from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Deputy Director of Labor Sean Egan explains the Act and answers participant's questions.

Earned Sick Time Act Webinar Director of Labor Sean Egan breaks down the Earned Sick Time Act and answers questions.Q&A Timecodes:23:51 - Is the earned sick time paid at the tipped emplo...

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CCLP Connects for January 17, 2025 - Social Security Fairness Act.

https://cclp.us/news/social-security-fairness-act/

For more information on the Social Security Fairness Act, visit:

https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement/social-security-fairness-act.html

CCLP endorses Sheriff Scott Wriggelsworth for Ingham County Sheriff.

Our members encourage residents of Ingham County to re-elect Sheriff Wriggelsworth on November 5th.

https://cclp.us/news/endorsement-of-sheriff-scott-wriggelsworth-for-ingham-county-sheriff/

In an opinion released this morning in Mothering Justice v. Attorney General, the Michigan Supreme Court reinstated (effective February 21, 2025) the Earned Sick Time Act, Public Act 338 of 2018.

The Act applies to public employers who employ at least 50 individuals. Notable for members, the Act requires employees be permitted at least three days to provide documentation certifying use of paid medical/sick leave time and permits employees to use at least 40 hours of paid medical/sick leave annually for any of the following reasons:

-Physical or mental illness, injury, or health condition of the employee or his or her family member.

-Medical diagnosis, care, or treatment of the employee or employee’s family member.

-Preventative care of the employee or his or her family member.

-Closure of the employee’s primary workplace by order of a public official due to a public health emergency.

-The care of his or her child whose school or place of care has been closed by order of a public official due to a public health emergency.

-The employee’s or his or her family member’s exposure to a communicable disease that would jeopardize the health of others as determined by health authorities or a health care provider.

Moreover, for domestic violence and/or sexual assault situations, employees may use paid medical/sick leave for any of the following:

-Medical care or psychological or other counseling.

-Receiving services from a victim services organization.

-Relocation and obtaining legal services.

-Participation in civil or criminal proceedings related to or resulting from the domestic violence or sexual assault.

Members should expect, upon the expiration of their collective bargaining agreement, to receive additional information regarding the implications of the Act.

www.courts.michigan.gov

CCLP endorses Tom Clark for Gratiot County Sheriff.

The membership encourages the electorate of Gratiot County to cast their ballots in the August 6th primary election for Mr. Clark.

https://cclp.us/news/endorsement-of-tom-clark-for-gratiot-county-sheriff/

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed April 22nd through April 26th Workplace Rights Week in Michigan. In recognition, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity will host several events throughout the week.

Notably, on Tuesday afternoon the Director of the Bureau of Employment Relations will host a webinar on recent changes to the Public Employment Relations Act ("PERA"). For more information on the webinar and other informational events held throughout the week, see the link below.

Michigan Hosts Workplace Rights Week to Promote Safe and Equitable Workplaces for All MiSTEM convenes a statewide network of leaders in education, business and local communities to empower the next generation of innovators.

Unions Continue To Build Wealth for All Americans New data show unions increase wealth across education levels and close racial wealth gaps.

CCLP Connects for March 7, 2024 - Free Speech Rights of Public Employees.

https://cclp.us/news/do-public-employees-have-free-speech-rights/

CCLP Connects for December 11th - Repeal of PA 54.