MCO is elevating messages of professionalism in corrections in many different ways. Today, the Detroit News published a column by MCO Executive Director Andy Potter on the dangerous opioids flowing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Michigan Corrections Organization July 27, 2018 Contact: Anita Lloyd, 517-485-3310 ext. 121, anita@mco-seiu.org Press Release: Corrections Officer Recruits Graduate Today 600 more COs to be hired […]
It is widely known that corrections is a difficult environment and officers get little recognition. From long hours to dangerous situations, it’s easy to ask why officers do the job. […]