Who We Are

The mission of Michigan Labor-Management Association (MLMA) and its partners throughout the state is to promote labor-management cooperation. The MLMA is the only state-wide forum in Michigan that brings labor and management together to discover and act on issues of mutual interest. Through appropriate strategic cooperation out State can continue to grow increasingly more competitive in the global economy and provide high quality, family supporting jobs. The MLMA is led by a Board of Directors which includes company and union leaders, representatives of area labor-management committees and organizations which support our mission (e.g. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services, Michigan Employment Relations Commission, State Universities etc.). Based at Lawrence Technological University, the MLMA is a nonprofit organization. Financial support is obtained through membership dues, FMCS grant, educational programs and an annual conference.

What We Do

Develop strategic alliances between business and labor leaders, governmental agencies, public and private educational institutions, and consulting professionals to promote labor-management cooperation. Provide information and referral services to businesses and labor organizations. Link organizations to speakers, trainers, and consultants who can share the benefits of successful labor-management initiatives, assess the existing labor-management relationship, and develop local leaders' skills for undertaking cooperative efforts through the: MLMA Resource Directory Speakers Bureau Website Networking Information referrals Organize low-cost public events that provide opportunities for learning and networking including: Annual State-wide Conference "Emerging Practices" Seminar Series Publish a quarterly newsletter that highlights current events, developments and resources in the field. Increase public awareness of successful labor-management initiatives and their impact on our committees. Assist our local area committees in hosting annual student negotiation programs. Support local areas in establishing new labor-management committees and networking.

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Last modified: 11-23-2007