On May 12^th, 56 employees of the Entergy Palisades Nuclear Plant in Covert, Michigan learned that their efforts to become members of the Utility Workers Union of America were not in vain.  In a very convincing 37-17 vote, the workers overwhelmingly confirmed that the unit will become members of UWUA Local 150.  The struggle to unionize this group of workers started nearly 25 years ago and the actions of the workers, MSUWC representatives and the UWUA Organizers made it a reality.

“Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard to make this organizing drive a solid victory!  

I hope this is a sign that in the State of Michigan workers voices will soon again be heard.  

Organizing workers has to be our greatest priority.  Increasing union density will allow us to send a clear message to Michigan’s anti-workers legislators.  We will hold accountable those politicians who try to eliminate, through legislation, the rights of workers in both the private and public sectors to organize.  

We cannot allow our legislators to continue to pander to business interests while attempting to strip away fundamental workers rights. 

Great job and welcome brothers and sisters!”

Pat Dillon, President of the Michigan State Utility Workers Council