Michael Swain
Mike Swain is a unit vice chair for UAW Local 889, Oakland County Unit, and a fourth-generation UAW member. Trained as an epidemiologist, Swain received graduate degrees from the University of Florida and The George Washington University. Prior to this, Mike received his bachelor's degree from Wayne State University. While at Wayne, courses taught by faculty in the Political Science department and Labor Studies program sparked lifelong interests in public health and labor rights.
Research interest(s)/area of expertise
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Labor organizing
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Epidemiology
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Substance use
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Contract negotiations
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Public sector unions
Education
- PhD, Epidemiology, University of Florida, 2022
- MPH, Health Policy, The George Washington University, 2016
- BPA, Public Affairs, Wayne State University, 2013
Awards and grants
Douglas A. Fraser Center Labor Education Development Grant, 2024
Selected publications
Milani S.A., Swain, M., Otufowora A., Cottler L.B. & Striley C.W. (2021). Willingness to Participate in Health Research Among Community-Dwelling Middle Aged and Older Adults: Does Race/Ethnicity Matter? J Racial Ethn Health Disparities, 8(3), 773-782.
Swain, M. & Israel, G.D. (2021). Evaluating the Impact of Governmental Partners on School Nutrition and Physical Activity Policies: A Survey of Florida School Principals. Journal of Rural Social Sciences, 36(1).
Striley, C.W. & Swain, M. (2019). Intervention for excessive energy drink use. J Curr Opin Psychiatry, 32(4), 288-292.