Michigan firefighters protest at the state capitol, pushing for a bill to address staffing shortages.

Hundreds of Michigan firefighters gathered at the state capitol to push for House Bill 4688, which would allow staffing levels to be discussed in collective bargaining. The firefighters warn that Michigan has only 50 firefighters per 100,000 residents, less than neighboring states, and that inaction could lead to the bill's expiration, worsening staffing shortages. Critics argue the bill could burden local governments and not cover rural areas.

December 03, 2024
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