Michigan State AFL-CIO v. Civil Service Commission

This is an appeal by the Michigan State AFL-CIO, challenging the validity of Civil Service Rule 1-5.7, modified effective July 14, 1988, prohibiting the use of union leaves of absence for partisan political activity. We hold that the revised rule violates the political freedom act1 enacted by the Michigan Legislature.

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This case presents a rather long, factual and procedural history. In December 1987, the United Auto Workers-Conununity Action Program (UAW-CAP) and the Michigan Democratic Party sponsored a training seminar on election campaign strategies. The Office of the State Employer was…