Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.10 (2026)

Steps by commission to effect settlement.

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EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION


Act 176 of 1939


423.10 Steps by commission to effect settlement.

Sec. 10.

    (1) After the commission receives the above notice, or upon its own motion, in an existing, imminent or threatened labor dispute, the commission may end, upon the direction of the governor, the commission shall take such steps as it may deem expedient to effect a voluntary, amicable, and expeditious adjustment and settlement of the differences and issues between employer and employees which have precipitated or culminated in or threatened to precipitate or culminate in the labor dispute. To this end, the commission shall:

    (a) Arrange for, hold, adjourn, or reconvene a conference or conferences between the disputants, any of their representatives, or both.

    (b) Invite the disputants, their representatives, or both, to attend the conference and submit, either orally or in writing, the grievances of, and differences between, the disputants.

    (c) Discuss the grievances and differences with the disputants or their representatives.

    (d) Assist in negotiating and drafting agreements for the adjustment or settlement of the grievances and differences and for the termination or avoidance of the existing or threatened labor dispute.

    (2) In carrying out any of its work under this act, the commission may designate a commissioner to act in its behalf and may delegate to a designee any of its duties under this act including, by way of illustration and not limitation, the mediation of specialized categories of disputes or grievances and, for such purpose, the designee shall have all of the powers hereby conferred upon the commission in connection with the discharge of the duties so delegated.

History: 1939, Act 176, Imd. Eff. June 8, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 423.10 ;-- Am. 1965, Act 282, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1965 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 17, Imd. Eff. Feb. 20, 1976

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 9 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1952–2021 · leading case: Walker v. Wolverine Fabricating & Mfg Co., 391 N.W.2d 296 (Mich. 1986).
Walker v. Wolverine Fabricating & Mfg Co., 391 N.W.2d 296 (Mich. 1986). · cites it 2× “MCL 423.10; MSA 17.458(10). In Lesniak , as in this case, the agency dismissed a complaint of employment discrimination because its investigation failed to produce sufficient grounds to sustain the complaint.”
MacOmb Cnty. v. AFSCME Council 25 Locals 411 & 893, 833 N.W.2d 225 (Mich. 2013). “09], but it [also] required public employers to negotiate with public employees’ bargaining units, see [MCL 423.10].” Id. Detroit Fire Fighters Ass’n v Detroit, 408 Mich 663, 684 ; 293 NW2d 278 (1980).”
Detroit Fire Fighters Assoc. v. City of Detroit, 293 N.W.2d 278 (Mich. 1980). “MCL 423.10(1); MSA 17.454(H)(1). Through its enactment of PERA, the Legislature has likewise placed a premium on the voluntary resolution of public-sector labor disputes.”
City of Detroit v. Div. 26 of the Amalgamated Ass'n of Street, Elec. Ry. & Motor Coach Employees of Am., 51 N.W.2d 228 (Mich. 1952). “…the labor mediation board and the powers and duties of that board as provided by PA 1939, No 176, §§ 10, 11 (CL 1948, §§ 423.10, 423.11). PA 1939, No 176, §§ 10, 11, are not altered by PA 1949, No 230„ which amends PA 1939, No 176.”
Labor Med. Bd. v. Jackson Cty. Rd. Comrs., 114 N.W.2d 183 (Mich. 1962). “[**] CL 1948, §§ 423.10, 423.11 (Stat Ann 1960 Rev §§ 17.”
Gaidamavice v. Newaygo Bd. of Cnty. Road Commissioners, 67 N.W.2d 178 (Mich. 1954). “) Sections 10 and 11 of PA 1939, No 176 (CL 1948, § 423.10 and § 423.11 [Stat Ann 1950 Rev § 17.”
Denice Greer v. Detroit Pub. Schs., 507 F. App'x 567 (6th Cir. 2012). “44-1, ALJ Order, Page ID # 684; see Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.10 , et seq. The union alleged that DPS violated PERA by refusing to acknowledge a bid for services, refusing to bargain for a lower-cost CBA, and refusing to allow the union to submit a bid prior to negotiating with…”
Taylor Sch. Dist. v. Nancy Rhatigan (Mich. Ct. App. 2016). · cites it 5× “” See MCL 423.10(1)(c) as amended by 2012 PA 349 .”
Walker v. Michigan Educ. Ass'n (E.D. Mich. 2021). “MCL 423.10(1)(b). This law forbids public school employers from using their payroll department to assist in the collection of union dues.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.10(1) — 1 case
Detroit Fire Fighters Assoc. v. City of Detroit, 293 N.W.2d 278 (Mich. 1980). “MCL 423.10(1); MSA 17.454(H)(1). Through its enactment of PERA, the Legislature has likewise placed a premium on the voluntary resolution of public-sector labor disputes.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.10(1)(b) — 1 case
Walker v. Michigan Educ. Ass'n (E.D. Mich. 2021). “MCL 423.10(1)(b). This law forbids public school employers from using their payroll department to assist in the collection of union dues.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.10(1)(c) — 1 case
Taylor Sch. Dist. v. Nancy Rhatigan (Mich. Ct. App. 2016). “” See MCL 423.10(1)(c) as amended by 2012 PA 349 .”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.10(2)(a) — 1 case
Taylor Sch. Dist. v. Nancy Rhatigan (Mich. Ct. App. 2016). “” See MCL 423.10(1)(c) as amended by 2012 PA 349 .”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.10(3)(a) — 1 case
Taylor Sch. Dist. v. Nancy Rhatigan (Mich. Ct. App. 2016). “” See MCL 423.10(1)(c) as amended by 2012 PA 349 .”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.10(5) — 1 case
Taylor Sch. Dist. v. Nancy Rhatigan (Mich. Ct. App. 2016). “” See MCL 423.10(1)(c) as amended by 2012 PA 349 .”
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