Welcome to Laborers' local 1191

Laborers’ Local Union 1191 is committed to protecting and improving the quality and security of our members’ working conditions and personal lives through pro-active representation, effective political action, and open communication, supported by education and training programs designed to empower Union members.

Members

In all activities, Laborers’ Local Union 1191 will strive to uphold the democratic process of decision making and participation by the members.

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General Election 2020

Our wages and benefits are under attack by our own state house & state senate. So if you have never been politically active, now is the time to start!!! Call your state rep. & state senator and tell them you do not agree with either of these bills and hope that they would vote against them. Call 517-373-2400 tell them where you live and they will connect you with them. Help protect our wages & benefits call today.

Our Impact

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500,000+

Members

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300+

Communities

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1000+

projects

Local 1191 At Work 

Local 1191 in the Community

Upcoming Events

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We hold many important events and meetings throughout the year, including monthly membership meetings, retiree council meetings, our annual Labor Day parade, annual mid-state meeting, and more! For more information or to RSVP, take a look at our Events page.

Breaking News

The Davis-Bacon Act and Prevailing Wages

June 23, 2020

What does the Davis-Bacon Act require? Enacted in 1931, the Davis Bacon Act requires the payment of prevailing wages on any federally funded or assisted project involving the construction, rep…


Michigan Legislature Repeals State's Prevailing Wage Law

October 1, 2018

When did the Michigan Legislature repeal the State’s Prevailing Wage Law? On Wednesday, June 6, 2018, the Michigan Legislature repealed the State’s Prevailing Wage Law. Enacted in…


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