SEIU Local 517M Union Election Information

July 02, 2009

SEIU Local 517M will be holding elections for union officers and board members this year. If you are interested in running for a union office, Candidate Petition Forms and a listing of available leadership positions can be obtained using the links below. Petition Forms will be accepted between July 6 and July 27, 2009.

2009 Candidate Petition Form (pdf)
2009 Election Guidelines and Information (pdf)

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Union Meets With Lt. Governor Over Government Initiative

July 1, 2009

Executive Vice President Phil Thompson along with representatives from each of the other state employee unions met with Michigan’s Lt. Governor John Cherry on Tuesday, June 30th to discuss the “STREAMLINING STATE GOVERNMENT” initiative that was referenced in his email to all state employees and their unions on May 26th. There were a series of questions about the “Seven Core Functions” of government as described in his communication to the employees as well as an opportunity for Union representatives to discuss concerns and issues that should be addressed at future meetings.

Local 517M encourages all of our state employee members to submit comments, ideas and responses back to Lt. Governor Cherry at http://connect.michigan.gov or ltgovcherry@michigan.gov for a response.

Please watch our SEIU website for important updates regarding future meetings.

Ballot Proposal on Public Employee Benefits

The following article appeared in the June 19, 2009 MIRS Newsletter. It discusses a possible ballot proposal restricting the benefits of public employees.

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SEIU 517M Golf Outing

Be part of a summer tradition. On Thursday, August 6th join your fellow union members and friends for the 2009 SEIU Local 517M Golf Outing. Spaces will be going fast so get your registration in soon! Deadline is Friday, July 24th!

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Change That Works Campaign in Full Swing

SEIU Local 517M has 4 members out on leave with the International to help gain support for National Health Care Reform and the Employee Free Choice Act. One of these members is Jeanette Barnett from Saginaw Public Schools. She is located in Evansville, Indiana. Below is an update from her describing what she did the day of June 11th.

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Workers' Compensation and Furlough Days

A number of you have inquired about how furlough days may affect workers' compensation payments for those individuals who have returned-to-work, but are continuing to receive workers' compensation benefits. Based on conversation with the Workers' Compensation Agency, workers' compensation benefits are based on a comparison of weekly wages actually paid to weekly wages at the time of loss.

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Union Family Day at the Ingham County Fair

Bring the family for a day of carnival fun, food and rides on Union Family Fair Day at the Ingham County Fair. There is a Karaoke contest for the kids and much more.

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2009 Labor Night at the Lugnuts

The Greater Lansing Labor Council is sponsoring a Labor Night at the August 15th Lansing Lugnut baseball game. Deadline for registration is July 31st.
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