Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed several bills to support Michigan's skilled trades and workforce. One of these, Senate Bill 740, focuses on improving apprenticeship programs for plumbers by setting a limit on the number of apprentices per journeyman or master plumber. The new rule caps the ratio at two apprentices for every plumber, as reported by Mid Michigan Now.
State Senator Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) and the Michigan Pipe Trades Association are backing new legislation to improve apprenticeship programs. Jeremy Garza, Michigan Pipe Trades State Political Lead, said, "This vital legislation establishes a balanced journeyman-to-apprentice ratio, ensuring apprentices receive the hands-on training necessary to uphold the highest standards of job site safety and quality." The bill is part of Michigan's effort to strengthen workforce development and boost the state's economy, as stated by the Office of the Governor.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 40, extending Michigan's unemployment benefits for the first time in over 10 years. The new law increases the duration of benefits from 20 to 26 weeks and raises the weekly payout, helping around 88,335 people looking for work. This bipartisan effort shows Michigan's commitment to supporting workers and improving economic security for residents facing unemployment, according to the Office of the Governor.
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