Teachers in Michigan school district strike over no contract

Teachers in the Birmingham Public School District are taking a stand before the new school year starts back up next week.

• Aug 26, 2025

Large-scale strikes rose 50% last year amid worker frustration

Strike activity surged 50% in 2022, as workers clamored for higher pay, safer work conditions or recognition.

• Feb 22, 2023

Judge denies Eastern Michigan University's request to halt faculty strike

Washtenaw County Circuit Court Judge Carol Kuhnke denied the school's emergency request for a temporary restraining order. However, she did schedule a Sept. 16 hearing for the faculty union to show why a preliminary injunction should not be ordered.

• Sep 9, 2022

EMU faculty members go on strike, some classes cancelled

Faculty members at Eastern Michigan University went on strike Wednesday after the union and university failed to come to an agreement on a new collective bargaining deal.

• Sep 7, 2022

CMU Faculty On Strike, Classes Still On

The faculty at Central Michigan University may be on strike, but students should still report to classes on Monday, according to university officials.

• Aug 22, 2011

Lawmakers Consider Withdrawing Certificates From Striking Teachers

Michigan lawmakers are holding hearings in Lansing Wednesday on a proposal that would impose stiff penalties on teachers who go on strike.

• Apr 20, 2011