January 2012

Workers Compensation Changes affect COs too.

Posted on January 13, 2012 by sachacrowley

On December 19, 2011, HB 5002 (Workers Compensation) was signed into law changing how it will be implemented for all state employees moving forward.  Police and Fire were exempt from the change and MCO lobbied hard to have Corrections included in this law enforcement carve-out.  Ultimately, however, we are subject to the new law.  MCO continues to look at all possible options as we move forward.

Please read the Senate Fiscal Analysis for more details about the changes now in effect.

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RUO’s = STABILITY = SAFETY

Posted on January 6, 2012 by sachacrowley

The Department is seeking to eliminate the RUO Classification to save money (they claim up to $8M).  The RUO Classification plays a vital role in the safe running of our housing units, and consequently the prison as a whole.  While the Department can move to eliminate the classification, there are still requirements within Civil Service on how it is done.

Please take a moment to send a letter to Governor Snyder, Director Heyns, and the Civil Service Commission educating them on the continued need for RUO’s in the Michigan Department of Corrections.

Simply click here to send your letter.  They need to hear from you whether you are a CO or an RUO… you can tell them what it is like inside.

We’ve provided you with a starting point and some background… but please make it your own.  It is your story that needs to be told.

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Northern Region Presidents Meeting

Posted on January 5, 2012 by sachacrowley

Presidents of the following chapters please contact Lori Iding, (800) 451-4878, no later than January 23, 2012, regarding administrative leave and lodging:

Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Brooks, Kinross, Marquette, Central MI, Newberry

Oaks, Ojibway, Pugsley, Saginaw, St. Louis, West Shoreline

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ORS launches Retirement Reform Webinars

Posted on January 4, 2012 by sachacrowley

The Office of Retirement Services has set up a series of webinars to discuss the recent retirement reforms enacted with PA 264.  These online sessions are set up between Jan. 4th and February 29th, and at varying times of the day to try to fit into most people’s schedule at some point.

You will need to pre-register for these meetings in order to reserve your spot… so please do so quickly as they are anticipated to fill up.

You can also find more information about the changes, view common Q&A, read the PA 264 Summary on the ORS website.

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