Afscme Michigan Council 25 Region 1

Why Labor Unions Are Dying

Labor unions live in the past and ignore how they are not helping most workers in 2021. Common sense shows they need to adapt or will keep losing members.

Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

More and more workplace discrimination cases are closed before they’re even investigated.

Why almost every pair of jeans has a zipper that says ‘YKK’

If you look closely at the zipper on your pants right now, odds are that it has 3 letters engraved on the tab: "YKK." But what does it mean?

Millennials Love Labor Unions, New Study Finds

Millennials love labor unions. According to a new study by the Pew Research Center, millennials’ views of unions have improved in recent years, with more than half of respondents telling pollsters they have a favorable opinion of labor organizations.

Can You Work A Shift In Fast Food Without Getting Fired?

Let's see if fast food is actually "unskilled labor."

Which Fast Food to Munch

LET’S FACE IT: Whether you’re on the road, short on cash or just want a quick bite, fast food may be the quickest go-to option. Not to worry! Your favorite drive-thru may include some more healthfu…

Labor Unions Remain Steadfastly Opposed To Trans-Pacific Trade Measure

Labor unions argue a deal would erode jobs and benefit corporations. Experts say those concerns are legitimate, but companies that are more engaged in global trade also pay higher wages.

Healthy Fast Food Finds

Fast food can be heart-healthy food if you know what to look for and order, and have the willpower to follow through. Remember that fast food should be consumed in moderation. If you must ea…

Is There A Healthy Fast Food Option?

Subway may promote itself as the 'healthy' fast food restaurant, but it might not be a much healthier alternative than McDonald's for adolescents, according to new UCLA research.

How To Get Free Fast Food

Think fast food is cheap? Thanks to apps, loyalty programs, and other tricks, you can even get some of it for free at these well-known chains.

Is Healthy Fast Food Menu for Real?

Fast food menus are improving but the healthy-sounding options that are available are far from being considered as health food.

Death of Fast Food? Not So Fast

Fast casual’s booming, but some brands embrace fast food hallmarks.

How do Utahns feel about labor unions? New poll has answers

Even among those who approve of organized labor, some worry unions can be a ‘tool that gets used incorrectly or abused’

Can Fast Food Really be Healthy?

The research is saying no way! Despite the best efforts of popular fast food chains to sell us on the idea that having a fruit cup alongside our double-bacon cheeseburger is a healthy combination, new studies show that greasy fast food companies have done little over the past couple decades to change their unhealthy ingredients …

Can Fast Food Actually Be Healthy?

You’re committed to living a healthier lifestyle, but with your hectic schedule it’s hard to get a home-cooked meal on the table some days. So you turn to fast food ... Read More

Fast Food Nutrition Facts

Nutrition facts from the most popular fast food restaurants.

Are millennials saving labor unions? Membership increasing in Ithaca, nationally

Labor unions are pretty much one of the things millennials actually haven't killed so far.

Stuck in Fast Food or Retail?

How to Make Real Changes to Get Off the Retail and Fast Food Train for GOOD! Low pay rates punctuated by limited hours, shifting schedules,…Read more

Is There Such a Thing as Healthy Fast Food?

A new burger chain seeks to elevate the fast food experience. But can fast food really be healthy?