We Are Extension United

Logos for Extension United, Local 1855, featuring a white clenched fist over a landscape of rolling fields in blue shades.

Our Mission is to empower Michigan State University Extension workers in all 83 counties in Michigan through collective bargaining. We work to ensure fair working conditions, equitable compensation, transparency, and professional respect.

Extension United 2025 Look Back. Swipe to continue.
February 24; We Win Our Union; Victory for MSU Extension workers! In a first-of-its-kind vote, we win our Union in a landslide victory. This secures new legal protections and rights in our workplace.
June 13; Bargaining officially kicks off; In a joint session with both units and MSU management, including Dr. Quentin Tyler, bargaining officially begins. This kicks off a rigorous schedule for many of our coworkers, who travel to campus regularly f
July 24; ExtensionUnited.org launches; Committed to transparency and accessibility to members, our Union launches our website. This becomes a hub for updates, contact information, and other important information.
July 30; SNAP-Ed layoff letters go out; Marking a devastating blow to our colleagues and communities, many SNAP-Ed workers receive notices of job termination. Our Union responds by hosting town halls, advocating at the State Capitol, collecting stori
October 31; Addressing the Board of Trustees; Union members gather together in East Lansing and proudly stand in front of President Guskiewicz and the MSU Board of Trustees to share a unified message: MSU Extension is the heartbeat of our Michigan c
What’s Coming in 2026? Concluding first contract negotiations; Voting to ratify our new contract; Holding Union officer elections; Forming Union stewardships; Communicating with each other