Wohlert Special Products, Inc v. Michigan Employment Security Commission

Respondent Wohlert Special Products, Inc., appeals as of right an order of the Chippewa Circuit Court affirming a Michigan Employment Security Board of Review decision ruling various claimants eligible for unemployment benefits. We reverse.

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In 1987, the United Auto Workers (uaw) began an organizing drive at Wohlert’s Sault Ste. Marie plant. On July 20, 1987, the uaw was certified by the National Labor Relations Board as the collective bargaining representative for the production and maintenance employees of Wohlert. Although Wohlert and the uaw entered into negotiations, no collective…