The United Auto Workers and the State of Michigan failed to agree on a new contract, primarily because of a dispute about proposed cuts in health care. Both sides then made their case in front of the Michigan Civil Service Commission, which was slated to make a final decision this afternoon. The tie vote delays final resolution until some time in January, and both sides were urged to continue negotiating.
For additional reporting:
- Lansing State Journal - Civil Service Commission delays vote on pay, healthcare changes for state employees
- Detroit Free Press - State of Michigan, unions sent back to bargaining table on pay, health care changes
- Detroit News - Decision on contract for Michigan’s state employees postponed
