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MSEA 56th General Assembly location announced

The MSEA State Board of Directors has set the date, time and location for the 75th Anniversary and 56th General Assembly.

MSEA partners with MCO to bring pension benefits to law enforcement professionals

The Michigan State Employees Association (MSEA) has partnered with the Michigan Corrections Organization (MCO) and Senator John Cherry to introduce Senate Bills 165 - 166 -167.

MSEA Delegates for the 44th AFSCME International Convention

MSEA Delegates for the 44th AFSCME International Convention

 

  • Brent Heyer (DTMB)

 

  • Phil Potoki (DNR)

 

  • Keith Lounsberry (DNR)

 

  • Rick Edward (MDOC)

 

  • Tim Schutt (MDOT)

 

 

Attention MSEA Members

*Attention MSEA Members*

 

Effective immediately, the MSEA Central Office has resumed normal business operations and hours.

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, the Central Office has reopened with strict safety protocols in place to protect both members and staff. Members needing assistance are asked to call the central office and schedule an appointment prior to entering the building.

 

University of Pennsylvania libraries staff win union election, extending wave of unionization

Philadelphia – Penn Libraries staff, unionizing as AFSCME DC 47 Local 590 Penn Libraries United, announced this fall the results of their August election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board.

Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

AFSCME is teaming up with allies to fight drastic cuts proposed by right-wing lawmakers. More draconian proposals are likely if Donald Trump is elected president in November and his allies seize control of Congress.

New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

As labor unions gain in popularity, workers’ rights remain under threat. But while private sector workers have the right to form unions under federal law, public service workers lack that same guarantee.

AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

Photo credit: The White House

A Win for Michigan Conservation Officers Spotlights Their Broad Role in Public Safety

This past February, conservation officers in Michigan won a hard-fought victory. After more than a yearlong battle, they secured a 12% wage increase, bringing their pay in line with other local and state public safety officers.

Security when it matters: Pay raises for unionized workers reached multi-decade high in 2023

The last few years have seen a rise in worker momentum, with unionized workers raising their voices to demand higher pay, safer working conditions and more.