Union mesothelioma claims in Michigan have become more common as retired workers—and their families—begin to connect past jobsite exposures to deadly diseases like mesothelioma, asbestosis, and asbestos-related lung cancer. If you belonged to a trade union in Michigan and were exposed to asbestos on the job, you may be entitled to file a legal claim for compensation.
Union Trades and Asbestos Exposure in Michigan
From Detroit to Saginaw, union members built Michigan’s industrial legacy. Unfortunately, many were exposed to asbestos through materials they worked with every day, including:
- Pipe insulation
- Boiler lagging
- Cement, gaskets, and refractory bricks
- Brake linings and clutch materials
Some of the most impacted unions in Michigan include:
- UAW (United Auto Workers)
- IBEW (Electricians)
- UA (Plumbers & Pipefitters)
- USW (Steelworkers)
- Insulators Local 47 & Local 80
- Boilermakers, Millwrights, and Laborers’ Unions
These unions represented workers at auto plants like GM Saginaw, Ford Rouge, and Fisher Body, as well as steel mills, foundries, chemical plants, and power stations.
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Filing a Union Mesothelioma Claim in Michigan
You may be eligible to file a claim if you:
- Worked in a union trade with known asbestos exposure
- Were diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer
- Lost a family member to an asbestos disease
- Were exposed through take-home contact from a union worker
Attorney Lee W. Davis has handled thousands of asbestos cases in Michigan, including claims involving GM, Dow Chemical, McLouth Steel, and Detroit Edison. He understands how union jobs exposed workers—and how to prove it decades later.
Free Legal Case Review for Michigan Union Workers
If you’re a former union tradesman—or the widow, son, or daughter of one—you may still have time to file. We’ll review your case for free and explain all your legal options, including asbestos trust claims, lawsuits, and wrongful death actions.
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FAQs – Union Mesothelioma Claims in Michigan
Can union members in Michigan file asbestos claims?
Yes. If you were exposed while working a union trade in Michigan, you may be eligible for compensation through lawsuits, or asbestos trusts.
What if I was exposed through my spouse who was a union worker?
Michigan recognizes take-home exposure asbestos manufacturer claims. If you developed mesothelioma after secondhand asbestos exposure, you may be able to file.
How long do I have to file a union mesothelioma claim in Michigan?
Michigan law gives you 3 years from diagnosis (or death) to file most asbestos-related claims. Don’t wait—claims can be lost forever if filed too late.