State Representative
Joey Andrews
Saint Joseph | 38th House District
Serving 93,422 constituents in New Buffalo Township, New Buffalo city, Chikaming Township, Bridgman, Lake Township, Lincoln Township, St. Joseph, St. Joseph Township, Benton Harbor, Benton Township, Hagar Township, Covert Township, South Haven, South Haven Township, Casco Township, Ganges Township, Saugatuck, Douglas, Saugatuck Township,
JoeyAndrews@house.mi.gov
(517) 373-0827
Office: S-887 House Office Building
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Today, I voted yes on Senate Bill 8—a compromise that strikes the right balance between protecting small businesses and workers, who are the backbone of our community.
Read my full statement: housedems.com/andrews-on-passage-of-bill-to-support-workers-and-businesses/
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Proud to earn a 97% Laborer Support Score!
Major wins for Michigan workers:
✅ HB 4001: Pension tax repeal
✅ SB 34: "Right-to-Work" repeal
✅ HB 4007: Prevailing wage restoration
✅ SB 43: Concrete barriers
✅ HB 4906: Data center tax incentives
✅ SB 40: Unemployment expansion
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You feel taking away workers' rights and putting money into your own pockets is a "win" for workers. At least you are honest about your grifting.
On #WhiteShirtDay, we honor the brave autoworkers of the 1936-37 Flint Sit-Down Strike. Their fight for dignity, fair wages, and safe conditions sparked the modern labor movement. Let’s celebrate their victories and continue their fight for justice and workers' rights.
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How about you do that by actually restoring workers' rights and not grifting? Or, you could put pressure on the MI Senate members who are actively working to close at least 20% of our state restaurants to stop the destruction. But, those options would take integrity and a lot more effort than a simple social media post.
After a week of uncertainty, Flowers Early Learning will receive the funding they need to remain operational. Although this is welcome news, it is unconscionable that parents, teachers and staff members were forced to deal with this unnecessary stress and chaos. Workers and parents deserve to live without fear that their next meal, child care or job could be ripped away by the callous disregard of billionaires who never have to give those things a second thought.
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Andrews Blasts Federal Funding Freeze for Harming Southwest Michigan Community - housedems.com
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ST. JOSEPH, Mich., Feb. 7, 2025 — The Flowers Early Learning Head Start and Early Head Start programs received news today that they will receive the funding they need to remain operational following...5 CommentsComment on Facebook
Thank you for standing up and speaking out on the behalf of Flowers Early Learning.
As a nonprofit leader ‘Thank You’ for speaking out! We are frightened for our clients, our staff and frightened for our community!
Thank you for staying focused and doing the work at such a tumultuous time.
Excited to announce my committee assignments for the 103rd Michigan Legislature! I’ll serve on the Energy, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Communications and Technology Committees. I look forward to working with my colleagues to improve the everyday lives of Michiganders.
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Congratulations!
Congratulations! A great match for your skills and knowledge!
Great.
Today, Michigan celebrates Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution. We honor his bravery in challenging Japanese American internment and his lifelong fight for justice.
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On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the memory of the millions who suffered and perished in one of history’s darkest chapters. May we never forget, and may we always stand against hatred and intolerance.
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Never forget!
I voted NO on HB 4001 and HB 4002, which seek to slash wages for Michigan’s workers and strip earned sick leave protections from 96% of our workforce, making life harder for those who are already struggling to make ends meet.
HB 4002 further fails to support workers and belittles their income by excluding tips from paid leave calculations. Workers deserve fair working conditions, and that starts with giving them the paid leave amount that they earned.
I offered an amendment to include tips in paid leave calculations, but it was rejected. I will continue working toward a compromise that protects both workers and small businesses because Michigan families deserve better.
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Read my full statement here: housedems.com/andrews-on-anti-worker-legislation-passed-by-house-gop/
I saw your name on a post of Democratic reps who were considering supporting this bill. Glad to see that was either an error, or that you changed your mind.
Thank you for standing up for hardworking people in Michigan!
We conducted a listening tour throughout the district—visiting St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, South Haven, and Douglas—to hear directly from workers and small business owners. The message was clear: we need a balanced solution that protects both.
Unfortunately, the current Republican bills (HB 4001/2) would reduce the minimum wage and eliminate the right to earned sick leave for over 96% of workers—going beyond what even many local business owners told us they need. We remain hopeful that amendments will be adopted tomorrow to reflect the balance needed.
A million Michigan workers may lose sick leave guarantee under House plan | Bridge Michigan
www.bridgemi.com
House lawmakers are expected to vote on amending minimum wage, sick leave laws in the coming days. Their plan would exempt 1 of 3 workers from sick leave mandates.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Joey Andrews IN THE NEWS
Andrews Commends Passage of Bill to Help Wrongfully Convicted
State Rep. Joey Andrews (D-Saint Joseph) testifies in a House Committee. LANSING, Mich., Dec. 10, 2024 — State Rep. [...]
Andrews Celebrates Over $1 Million in Grants to Support Local Workforce Development
LANSING, Mich., Dec. 5, 2024 — Sixteen businesses in Michigan’s 38th House District have been awarded over $1 million in [...]
Andrews Applauds Bill Passage Attracting Data Jobs to Michigan
LANSING, Mich., Nov. 13, 2024 — The Michigan House of Representatives passed House Bill 4906, introduced by state Rep. Joey [...]
Today, I voted yes on Senate Bill 8—a compromise that strikes the right balance between protecting small businesses and workers, who are the backbone of our community.
Read my full statement: housedems.com/andrews-on-passage-of-bill-to-support-workers-and-businesses/ ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Proud to earn a 97% Laborer Support Score!
Major wins for Michigan workers:
✅ HB 4001: Pension tax repeal
✅ SB 34: "Right-to-Work" repeal
✅ HB 4007: Prevailing wage restoration
✅ SB 43: Concrete barriers
✅ HB 4906: Data center tax incentives
✅ SB 40: Unemployment expansion ... See MoreSee Less
1 CommentComment on Facebook
You feel taking away workers' rights and putting money into your own pockets is a "win" for workers. At least you are honest about your grifting.
On #WhiteShirtDay, we honor the brave autoworkers of the 1936-37 Flint Sit-Down Strike. Their fight for dignity, fair wages, and safe conditions sparked the modern labor movement. Let’s celebrate their victories and continue their fight for justice and workers' rights. ... See MoreSee Less
1 CommentComment on Facebook
How about you do that by actually restoring workers' rights and not grifting? Or, you could put pressure on the MI Senate members who are actively working to close at least 20% of our state restaurants to stop the destruction. But, those options would take integrity and a lot more effort than a simple social media post.
After a week of uncertainty, Flowers Early Learning will receive the funding they need to remain operational. Although this is welcome news, it is unconscionable that parents, teachers and staff members were forced to deal with this unnecessary stress and chaos. Workers and parents deserve to live without fear that their next meal, child care or job could be ripped away by the callous disregard of billionaires who never have to give those things a second thought.
Read more: ... See MoreSee Less
Andrews Blasts Federal Funding Freeze for Harming Southwest Michigan Community - housedems.com
housedems.com
ST. JOSEPH, Mich., Feb. 7, 2025 — The Flowers Early Learning Head Start and Early Head Start programs received news today that they will receive the funding they need to remain operational following...5 CommentsComment on Facebook
Thank you for standing up and speaking out on the behalf of Flowers Early Learning.
As a nonprofit leader ‘Thank You’ for speaking out! We are frightened for our clients, our staff and frightened for our community!
Thank you for staying focused and doing the work at such a tumultuous time.
View more comments
Excited to announce my committee assignments for the 103rd Michigan Legislature! I’ll serve on the Energy, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Communications and Technology Committees. I look forward to working with my colleagues to improve the everyday lives of Michiganders. ... See MoreSee Less
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
Congratulations!
Congratulations! A great match for your skills and knowledge!
Great.
Today, Michigan celebrates Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution. We honor his bravery in challenging Japanese American internment and his lifelong fight for justice. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the memory of the millions who suffered and perished in one of history’s darkest chapters. May we never forget, and may we always stand against hatred and intolerance. ... See MoreSee Less
1 CommentComment on Facebook
Never forget!
I voted NO on HB 4001 and HB 4002, which seek to slash wages for Michigan’s workers and strip earned sick leave protections from 96% of our workforce, making life harder for those who are already struggling to make ends meet.
HB 4002 further fails to support workers and belittles their income by excluding tips from paid leave calculations. Workers deserve fair working conditions, and that starts with giving them the paid leave amount that they earned.
I offered an amendment to include tips in paid leave calculations, but it was rejected. I will continue working toward a compromise that protects both workers and small businesses because Michigan families deserve better. ... See MoreSee Less
7 CommentsComment on Facebook
Read my full statement here: housedems.com/andrews-on-anti-worker-legislation-passed-by-house-gop/
I saw your name on a post of Democratic reps who were considering supporting this bill. Glad to see that was either an error, or that you changed your mind.
Thank you for standing up for hardworking people in Michigan!
View more comments
We conducted a listening tour throughout the district—visiting St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, South Haven, and Douglas—to hear directly from workers and small business owners. The message was clear: we need a balanced solution that protects both.
Unfortunately, the current Republican bills (HB 4001/2) would reduce the minimum wage and eliminate the right to earned sick leave for over 96% of workers—going beyond what even many local business owners told us they need. We remain hopeful that amendments will be adopted tomorrow to reflect the balance needed.
... See MoreSee Less
A million Michigan workers may lose sick leave guarantee under House plan | Bridge Michigan
www.bridgemi.com
House lawmakers are expected to vote on amending minimum wage, sick leave laws in the coming days. Their plan would exempt 1 of 3 workers from sick leave mandates.0 CommentsComment on Facebook