MCO central office staff being realigned to engage and serve all members like never before
Over the last year, MCO leaders have been examining ways the union can better serve and engage members.
From Stateline: ‘Many States Face Dire Shortage’ of corrections officers
Michigan isn’t the only state grappling with low staffing levels in prisons and corrections fatigue among staff.
In Memoriam: Deputy Bolden
Longtime MDOC Deputy Director Daniel Bolden passed away Dec. 28, 2015. A memorial reception for Deputy Bolden will be held from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8 at […]
More explanation of the health care Cadillac Tax
There’s been lots of talk lately about the Cadillac Tax, an excise tax on premium health care plans. MCO explained some of the basics in the bargaining review that went […]
Junior service members can get discount travel this holiday season
Here’s some info you might be able to share with a young service man or woman to make their holiday season a little brighter. Operation Ride Home offers travel vouchers […]
Call legislators now on gun bills!
Two bills that would allow certain current and retired MDOC employees (Parole, Probation, Corrections Officers or Absconder Recovery Unit Members) to carry in weapons-free zones await final approval in the […]
UPDATE: Senate approves GEO bill 23-14
UPDATE MAY 27 12 p.m..: The Senate passed the GEO bill 23-14. An amendment to disallow high-level Michigan inmates at the Baldwin prison failed by 1 vote. Four other amendments […]
Mark your calendars: Detroit Tigers Law Enforcement Night is April 22
UPDATE April 21: Get there early — pre-game festivities start at 5:30 p.m. and include a helicopter flyover and police cruiser display. Plus, you won’t want to miss the opening […]