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Recognizing Corrections Officers And Their Values as Part of Law Enforcement

Michigan Corrections Organization is proud to recognize May 6 through 12, 2018 as Correctional Officers Week. During this week, we recognize corrections officers, who exemplify professionalism, integrity, and strength in […]

Unpacking MCO’s member-driven political endorsement process

By Jeremy Tripp MCO Governmental and Political Affairs Director Last night, the SEIU Michigan State Council held a gubernatorial forum at Wayne Community College in Detroit and invited every major […]

In-Depth: MCO leads in corrections

By Jeremy Tripp MCO Director, Government & Political Affairs In 2016, MCO decided enough was enough and began an intensive campaign to change the negative public image of corrections and […]

House passes new bill on dress outs

In 2015, MCO began raising awareness of the vile practice of officer “dress outs” by certain inmates. Since that time, we have championed this issue within our state as well […]

Michigan Corrections Organization selected as a winner in the annual Telly Awards

For Immediate Release: July 6, 2017 Contact: Anita Lloyd, anita@mco-seiu.org   LANSING, MICH. – The Telly Awards has named Michigan Corrections Organization (MCO) as a bronze winner in the annual […]

STATEMENT: Michigan Senate Budget Recommendation Will Hurt Corrections Staff and Inmates

LANSING, Michigan—MCO-SEIU One Voice Campaign issued the following statement on the Michigan Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections proposed cuts to the MDOC budget:

Press release: MCO Reveals and Dedicates Fallen Officers Memorial

As bagpipes played “Amazing Grace,” corrections officers lifted the veil off the Fallen Officers Memorial, giving corrections staff, other law enforcement, legislators, and union supporters their first glimpse of the […]

Open House to feature exhibits on weapons, member engagement, and more

After the Fallen Officers Memorial Dedication, MCO will host an open house where members and other guests can learn about the union and corrections work. Here are the exhibits you’ll […]

Read the 2017 Winter MCO Report now

We are pleased to reveal the second issue of our redesigned online MCO Report! This new format is optimized for online reading.

Executive Board Member Cary Johnson named 2017 Corrections Officer of the Year

Cary Johnson, a corrections officer at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility in Jackson, has been named the 2017 Corrections Officer of the Year for her integrity and dedication to public safety.