HVALF hosted a cross-union solidarity rally on Saturday, July 25th, 2026, to highlight the ongoing public sector union negotiation struggles in Huron Valley. Attendees heard from AAEA (school teachers and professionals), AFSCME 369 (city workers), GEO (grad workers), and TWU (bus drivers).

Click to read President Ian Robinson’s speech.

Statement from Ian Robinson, HVALF President:

“New data centers are being built at breakneck speed in Southeast Michigan, without proper consideration of the negative impacts they are having and will have on working people and our communities if they are not required to meet HVALF’s eight standards. Working people shouldn't be stuck with higher bills and strained water and energy systems so a handful of corporations can profit. If these projects can't meet basic standards for jobs, transparency, and accountability, they shouldn't move forward.”

Review HVALF’s full position statement here.

Read HVALF President Ian Robinson’s speech for May Day 2026.

Huron Valley Area, MI — At its March meeting, delegates from the 39 union locals composing the Huron Valley Area Labor Federation (HVALF) voted to endorse Yousef Rabhi for Ann Arbor Mayor and Derek Dobies for Jackson Mayor. At its April meeting, delegates voted to endorse Dave Zeglen for Ann Arbor City Council Ward 4, and Cynthia Harrison for Ann Arbor City Council Ward 1.

Read our full press release here!

Washtenaw County, MI – At its November 6th meeting, delegates of the Huron Valley Area Labor Federation (HVALF) unanimously voted to call for a full, transparent, and democratic review of the all ongoing data center proposals in the region, including in Ypsilanti, Saline, and Howell Townships.

Read more in the full press release.

Want to build worker power in Southeast Michigan? Care about solidarity, organizing, and worker-led action?

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