Move Forward: The Value of Integrity
In life or on the job, integrity is among the most important values an individual can possess. It is central to earning the trust of the public and vital to […]
Serving the Public as Corrections Officers, One Generation at a Time
In many families throughout Michigan, public service is a tradition. The McVeans are one of those families. Jim (Mack) McVean just retired after a career with the MDOC of more […]
2018 MCO Scholarship Winners Announced
Congratulations to all 2018 MCO scholarship recipients! Every summer, MCO awards 20 scholarships of $750 each to children of members who will be attending college in the fall. The winners […]
Important Survey on MCO’s Officer Dignity Initiative
In 2016, MCO created the “officer dignity initiative” to hold inmates accountable for liquid assaults and sexual deviant behavior toward staff. Working with the State Police, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of […]
Ojibway closure layoff unit announcement
As announced on this past Tuesday, the Michigan Department of Corrections is closing the Ojibway Correctional Facility in December of 2018. MCO met with MDOC officials on Thursday and agreed […]
MDOC announces closure of Ojibway Correctional Facility
MDOC has announced the closure of Ojibway Correctional Facility, tentatively scheduled for Dec. 1. Read the MDOC’s announcement here. MCO leaders were notified this morning. There was no single reason […]
MCO Endorses Gretchen Whitmer
Candidate vows to give front-line workers a seat at the table After careful consideration and review, the Michigan Corrections Organization has endorsed Democrat Gretchen Whitmer for Governor of Michigan. Whitmer, […]
Should you vote absentee in Aug. 7 primary?
Saturday is the last day to request to vote absentee in the Aug. 7 primary election. Due to unpredictable mandates and travel times between work and home, MCO recommends members […]