Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan SR95: A resolution to recognize February 11, 2026, as the United Auto Workers’ (UAW) White Shirt Day.
Status: Passed both chambers, February 11, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution to recognize February 11, 2026, as the United Auto Workersâ (UAW) White Shirt Day.
From the enrolled text, February 11, 2026:
A resolution to recognize February 11, 2026, as the United Auto Workersâ (UAW) White Shirt Day. Whereas, We recognize Michiganâs members of the UAW as they gather to mark the 89th anniversary of their first contract with General Motors. This anniversary is a reflection of the extreme sacrifice, commitment, and determination of the members who paved the way for higher pay and improved benefits, creating a positive atmosphere for all of Americaâs working men and women. We remember those historic members on this anniversary; and Whereas, On February 11, 2026, UAW members and retirees will wear white shirts to commemorate the anniversary of the end of the famous Flint Sit-Down Strike in 1937. While the members of this distinguished organization celebrate this event, we offer our thanks for the outstanding contributions made to the Flint community, our state, and our nation; and Whereas, The origin of the UAWâs White Shirt Day can be traced back to 1948 when Bert Christensen, a UAW member of Local 598, first suggested it. His idea was to ask that workers wear white shirts traditionally worn by managers to show the company that they were equally important to the business. The shirts represented equal respect and treatment for blue-collar workers and the overall unity and strength of its members; and Whereas, With ceremonies to celebrate …
Sponsors
- Cherry, John (D, 27) · primary sponsor
- McCann, Sean (D, 19)
- Brinks, Winnie (D, 29)
- Cavanagh, Mary (D, 6)
- Geiss, Erika (D, 1)
- Moss, Jeremy (D, 7)
- Polehanki, Dayna (D, 5)
- Wojno, Paul (D, 10)
Latest actions
- : ADOPTED
- : RULES SUSPENDED
- : INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOHN CHERRY
Common questions
- What is SR95?
- SR95 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): A resolution to recognize February 11, 2026, as the United Auto Workers’ (UAW) White Shirt Day.
- What does SR95 do?
- In its own words: A resolution to recognize February 11, 2026, as the United Auto Workersâ (UAW) White Shirt Day.
- What is the status of SR95?
- Passed both chambers as of February 11, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (February 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR95?
- Cherry, John (D, 27), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR95?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SR-0095
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