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Newsletter Month
Year
File Size
Inside this Issue
2008 1.74MB

- Storekeeper Saga Continues - Pg. 1
All Hands On Deck With, Todd Pg. 7
MSEA State Officer Candidates,
Pages 3-6
What is GA Anyway? Pg 8

2008
1.46KB

- State Police; State Employees Flying High Thanks To MSEA Workers, Pg. 1
- Storekeepers/Warehouse Update, Page 7
- What's Up D.O. C.? Page 5
Take Time to Volunteer! Fill out and mail back the form on Page 7!

2008 1.74MB

- Working with Weights,
Taking Measure - Pg 1
- Clear Up Confusion on HB 4800
Pg. 5
- Ryan Scott Facility to Close - Pg. 3
MSEA Splits Arb. Decision - Pg. 4,8

2008
1.46KB

It's Tax Time! - Pg. 1
Region & Caucus News - Pg. 2
A Message from LPAR - Pg. 3
MSEA Wins Arb. Against Corrections, Page 4
Todd's Take on the Budget - Pg. 5
Jerry Clark Memorial Scholarship, Pg. 6
Basic and Advanced Steward Training, Sign Up NOW! Page 7

2008 1.65MB

CBA Effective - Pg 1
Leave Time for Union Activities - Pg. 1
On to 2008 - Pg. 3
Hearts 'R In - Pg. 4
Retiree Health Plans Under Attack,Pg. 5
Ch-Ching! Pgs. 6-7
Maxey Training School, Pg. 8

2007
618KB

MCO Mark Brown seizes 48 bales of marijuana, p.1; Right-To-Work Keep Out Of Michigan!, p.1; Region and Caucus News, p. 2; The Never-Ending Budget Crisis, p.3; MSEA Financial Information,
pgs. 4-11; and DNR Reviewing Loss Of Funding, p. 12.

2007 1.25MB Strategic Planning Survey Results, p.1; Region and Caucus News, p.2; Tribute to Beverly Houston, p.3; Right to Work for Le$$, p.4; Taxes, Cuts and Reforms, p.5; Taxpayers Expect It, Storekeepers Provide It, pgs. 6&7; and 2008 Flexible Spending Account Open Enrollment, p.8
2007 1.4KB

MSEA Members Help Battle Wildfire, p. 1; Region and Caucus News, p. 2; MIOSHA, p. 3; Motor Carrier Officers Deserve Respect, p. 4; The Long Hot Summer, p. 5; Inspectors Make Sure School Buses Pass, pgs. 6&7.

2007 298KB

- Legislators Target State Workers, Page 5
MSEA Has Been Listening, Page 1&2
- MSEA Prevails in Arbitration, Page 4
- Family Medical Leave Act - Info you should know, page 6

2007
1.22KB

- Legislators are not innocent in budget blame game, Page 1,6
MSEA Meets with State Leadership to discuss membership issues, Page 2
- "Dirty Jobs" & Mike Rowe Discover the Big Mac - Page 3
Fascination, Page 5



2007
956KB

- Governor Gives Update on Budget to State Employees, Page 1
- MSEA Wins Overtime Equalization Issue, Pages 2-3
- House Labor Committee Sees Big Picture, Page 4
- State Budget Crisis Threatens State Employees, Page 5

2007
889KB

-Road Map to Recovery Raises Questions,- Page 1
-A Tribute To Mary Rozich, A Union Leader Who Will Be Missed, - Page 3
-The Budget Crisis Continues to Dominate Lansing! Page 5
-MSEA Wins Against Department of Corrections in Arbitration Hearing, Page 2
- 2007 Benefits for Life Optional Coverage Program, Page 6



2007
467KB

-You, Your CDL and the Law!
Page 1-2
- Very Important Bargaining Survey, Pages 5-6 - Fill it out and send it in!
- MSEA Wins Arbitration v. DOC for Bargaining Unit Work- Page 2
Need to Know Insurance Facts About Laser Eye Surgery? Page 3

March 2007
8.770KB

-MSEA Motor Carrier Officers Make History with Drug Bust - Page 1
-MSEA Conservation Officers
Save Lives - Page 3
-Michigan Citizens Call for No More Budget Cuts! Page 2
-Crunch Time, Todd Talks Budget, Page 5



February 2007
430KB

-Lt. Governor Cherry meets with MSEA, other unions to discuss budget
Page 1-2
- Sign Up Now for Spring Basic and Advanced Steward Training! Page 3
- Why Judicial Appointments Are Important - Page 7
Todd takes Back to the Future, Page 5

January 2007
1.0KB

MCTI gets accolades from Governor Granholm during visit Page 1
New Year, New Opportunities, Page 5
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Labor,
Page 7
Union Plus Scholarship, Page 3



December 2006
972KB

-MSEA Spokespersons' Meeting Goes Well, Page 1
-They Heard! Page 2
-The Political Tsunami Hits Michigan, Page 3
-MSEA Representation Service Fee Policy, Pages 4-11

November 2006
440KB
No matter Republican or Democrat; Granholm on workers’ side
- Page 1
-Vote “NO” on 2: It isn’t Civil and it isn’t Right! Page 3
- Summary of Ballot Proposals - Page, 2
-Important Information on Grievances, Page 4
October 2006
757KB

-MSEA Members Help Thwart Escape Attempt, Page 1
-New Mission for Guard Base Secures MSEA Jobs! Page 3
-Defend Michigan prevails and keeps SOS off ballot, Page 2
-More Info on the Elections, Page 5

September 2006
2.82KB
-MSEA Elects New Administration
- Page 1
-MSEA Endorses Granholm for Governor, Page 3
-Big Mac Cleared from being Terror Target, Page 4
-Photo Journey of MSEA’s 49th General Assembly in Big Rapids Michigan, Pages 6-7
August 2006
313KB

-Capitol Security Officers Keep Lansing Safe, Page 3
-Todd's Summer Wrap Up
Page 5
-MSEA Wins Arbitration
Against MDOT, Page 1
-Basic & Advanced
Steward Training, Page 6

July 2006
469KB

-MSEA wants permanent
early out as option - Page 1
-Granholm calls Bush out on trade policies, Page 2
-MSEA Mows for MDOT,
Page 6

June 2006
199KB

-SOS is smoke screen - Page 1
-MSEA State Officer Candidates
Pages 3-5
-CO Pensions - Biggest Loss of Pension Wars, Page 6

May 2006
430KB

Jack Says, "Toss DeVos!" - Granholm is better for state employees, Page 1
- Safety Spotlight - Dealing with Asbestos, Page 6
- Political Baseball, Todd’s Take - Pg. 5
- SOS is no HELP to Michigan, Page 7

April 2006
149KB

MSEA Takes on the DNR — Prevails for member in need, Page 1
- Basic & Advanced Steward Training, Sign Up Today — Space is Limited! Page 7
-Want a Resolution at General Assembly? Page 3

March 2006
293KB

Union issues matter — to the Granholm Administration - Page 1
- Asbestos – What you need to know Part 1 - Page 3
- Todd’s Take on State Revenue, Pg. 5

February 2006
136KB

- Osceola County Road Commission Bargaining gets underway - Page 1
- Advanced Steward Training, Sign Up Today! Page 7
-Todd’s Take on State Revenue, Pg. 5

January 2006
239KB

- MSEA Wins Unjust Discipline Case for Member, Page 1,3
-Factory Affidavit Update, Page 2
-Digging In Deeper - Page 5
-Union Plus Scholarship - Page 6

December 2005
187KB

- Jack's Union Facts, Page 1
- Serving It Up, Page 3
- MSEA Representation Service Fee Policy,
Pages 4-11

November 2005
406KB

- MSEA calls out DOC for CBA violation, Page 1
- A Tale of Two Prisons, Page 5
-Chief Steward Extraordinaire! Page 2

October 2005
405KB
- Helping Weather the Storm, Pages 1, 3 & 7
- Adrian Garage Races to Help Victims, Page 6
- Republicans still pushing Defined Contribution, Page 5
September 2005
526KB

- Capitol Security Post makes safety top priority, Pages 1,3 & 6
- Michigan Labor History Society Presents “Forgotten” Page 7
State Seeing Improving Revenues? Todd’s Take, Page 5

August 2005
367KB
- MSEA & the Battle Creek Community Rally for Air National Guard Base, Pg 1
- Public Outcry works, Newberry and Manistique have hope, Pg. 2
DNR Caucus Answers Questions, Pg. 7
Todd Talks About Possible Newberry Reprieve, Pg.5

June/July 2005
561KB

- State Dems fight Republicans to stop State-run prison closures, Pages 1,3,6
- MSEA Advanced Steward Training, September 8th, Page 4
- More on Early Out Retirement and Todd's Take on it, Page 5

May 2005
271KB
- A little bit about Jack and Dianne, Page 1
- Early Retirement - Good or Bad? Page 5
-MSEA Wins Arbitration, Page 7
April 2005
223KB

- Secondaries wrap up -- Michigan AFL-CIO has ambitious agenda, Page 1
Turning Government Over to the Private Sector, Page 5
Steward Training Dates! Act Now, Page 7
AFSCME Scholarship Information, Page. 4

March 2005
168KB
- MSEA meets with Legislature to voice members' concerns, Pg. 1
- Privatization of Payroll Discussed, Pages, 4, 7-8
-Budget Proposals & Political Disposals, Page 5
-Spokesperson's Salutations, Page 3
February 2005
970KB
- MSEA Members play a key role in preventing terrorism, Pages 1, 4,6-8
- Two Governor Cancel State Employees' Right to Form Union, Page 2
- Ode to a Veteran, Page 3
January 2005
113KB
- MSEA Members Vote To Ratify Contract! Pg. 1
- A.G. Cox and Civil Service Commission flex against the State and MSEA Pg. 1
-President Yoak's First Six Months -
Pgs. 4, 6
-Todd's Take on Paying for Pay Raises and Remember
Defined Benefit Pensions? Pgs. 5,8
December 2004
178KB
-Vote YES to Ratify Contract! Page 1
-How does the Ballot Count Work? Important Information on Page 12
-MSEA Representation Service Fee Policy - Pages 4-11
-Advanced Steward Training, Page 3
November 2004
583KB
- Contract poised to Go Before Members for Ratification! Page 1
-MSEA Wins TRO Against State, Page 3
- A.G.’s Office too generous during tough times, Page 4
- Important Region Map!
Cut out & Save! Pg. 6
October 2004
478KB
-Bargaining With the State Takes Time, Page 1
-Domestic Violence Impacts Us All,
Pgs. 3, 5
-MSEA Welcomes New Staff! Page 2
-Todd's Take, Page 5
September 2004
1,658KB
New Leaders Fill Their Roles Quickly, Page 1
MSEA Says Good-bye To A Good Friend, page 2
Members get involved at G.A Pg.3
A Photo Journey of General Assembly, pages 6-7
August 2004
799KB
Where’s My Budget! Pg. 5
Basic & Advanced Steward Training — Sign Up Today! Pg. 7
Labor Week 2004 Events, Page 4
2004-05 Insurance Open Enrollment
July 2004
303KB

Important Bargaining Survey, Pages 5-6
Grappling with Grievances? Help is here! Pages 2-3
What is GA
Anyway?

June 2004
246KB
-SRU members scoff at resurgence, Page 1
- Budget Blues — What lies in store? Page 5
-Do you know who your MSR is? Page 7
May 2004
260KB
-MSEA Files Suit to Protect Licenses, Pg. 1
MSEA State Officer Candidates, Pages 2-6
- Retirement Redux, Pg. 7
April 2004
657KB
-Safeguarding Our Roads
Pgs. 1, 4, 5
-Advanced Steward Training, Space is Limited! Pg. 7
-Banked Leave and Furlough Bills Pass, Pg. 5
-Be Informed on new MSEA Travel Regulations, Pg. 3
March 2004
116KB
-Round Two is Coming, pg. 1
-DOC Case Arbitrated; Split Decision, Pgs. 2,8
- Make Sure You Are Registered to VOTE! Pgs. 4-6
- Todd says, "Here We Go Again", pg. 7
February 2004
163KB
-Embrace History, Even the Tough Lessons, pgs. 3,7
-Basic Steward Training, Space is Limited! Pg. 4
-To the Moon! Todd's Take, Pg. 5
-Safety Program is Scab Work, Pg. 1
January 2004
116KB
-MSEA eases members concession burden by suspending dues, pg. 1
-MSEA Member Wins Job Back, pgs. 3-4
- Labor and Civil Rights, pgs. 6-7
- Still Waiting for Recovery, pg. 5
December 2003
158KB
-Legislative Potpourri, Page 3
- DNR Caucus Promotes Safety, Page 1
-Explanation of BLT time, Furlough Days, Prescriptions, Transfer Rights and No Layoffs, Page 1,2,12
-MSEA Representation Service Fee Policy, Pages 4-11
November 2003
314KB
-MSEA votes to approve the Letter of Understanding with the State Employer, page 1
-In Memory of Mike Levine, Pages 4, 6
-More Stormy Weather for Workers Ahead, Page 5
October 2003
224 KB
- MSEA and OSE Meet; OSE gives new options, pg. 1,7
College Financial Woes? AFSCME can help! pg. 6
- Watchdogs Needed! pg. 4
-Back From Summer Recess, pg. 5
September 2003
209KB
-State Employees Ideas Lower Budget Deficit, pg. 1
- Todd talks Privatization, pg. 5
- Labor Day - pgs. 2,3,4
Sparrow, Blues Reach Deal, pg. 7
August 2003
116KB
-State Employees Must Speak Up In Support of HB 4459, page 1
-Don't Delay! Sign Up for Basic/Advanced Steward Training Now! Page 6
-In favor of Pension Choice, Pg. 5
-See Page 8 for DOC news update
July 2003
93KB
-Clipping Contracts, page 1
-Make it a union summer! Pass the time with these ideas! Pg. 6
- Tax Cuts and Apple Pie, page 5
- MSEA Wins DNR Grievance, page 4
June 2003
668KB
-Some Like It HOT, page 1
-Loopholes Stay Open, State Workers Suffer, page 5
-Exposing Wal-Mart, page 7
- AFSCME Scholarships, page 4
May 2003
3
323KB6KB
-Budget Crisis Still Looms over State Employees, page 1
-Sign Up Now for Advanced Steward Training, Page 7
-State Police - The Union is Working, Page 6
- Membership Training a HUGE Success, Page 3
April
2003
186KB
-Proposed State Budget Cuts, Page 4
-Scapegoating State Employees, Page 3
- An Ode to State Workers,
Page 6
March
2003
146KB
-New Governor, Old Problems Page 5
-Who is your Region Director? Page 4
- MSEA/DMB Battle Over Two Day Suspension - Page 6
February
2003
229KB
MSEA WINS FIRE INSPECTOR CASE!!
PAGES 1, 6
- Darrell details the mess Engler left behind for Granholm, pg. 5
- NEW! Membership Training, Don't wait to sign up! pg. 7
- Black History Month -- Solidarity didn't always mean what it does today, pg. 4
January
2003
446KB
- Use your time this MLK Day to impact your community positively. Pgs. 2,8
-Chief Stewards - Who is Yours? Pg. 3-4
- Important Member Survey, page 6
December
2002
317KB
- Thank You, page 2
- Hope Survives, page 3
- Service Representation Fee Policy, pg. 4-11
November
2002
1,168KB
- Voting YES on Proposal 3!
October
2002
487KB
-Why Granholm is the better choice, pg. 4
- Engler's Degree isn't in Math, pg. 5, 8
-Chief Steward Elections, pg. 2
September
2002
493KB
- Collective Bargaining is On the November Ballot!
-MSEA Members! Thank You for your help on MERIT, pages 2-3
- Sign Up for Steward Training, page 4
- MSEA Questions OIC, page 6
August
2002
775 KB
- MSEA Scoffs At Engler Threat of Veto, page 3
July
2002
380KB
-CIS Secondary Ratified, pg. 7
-Check Out STATE BEAT, page 3
-New Spokesperson for a new Department, pg. 2
June
2002
429KB
-Rep. Murphy speaks against
contracting out FIA services,
page 2
-MSEA State Officer Candidates, pages 3-7
-General Assembly Resoultion, page 7
May
2002
321 KB
-Unemployment Benefits Increase — For some, Page 4
-Social problems can turn violent in the workpace, Pages 6-7
-Farewell to a Union Brother,
pg. 2
April
2002
457 KB
-MSEA Wins 'Misconduct' Case Against M-DOT, pg. 3
-CIS Secondary Team, Article 15 & the State, pg. 4
-The Jerry Clark Memorial Scholarship, pg. 6
March
2002
712 KB
-Her eyes are on a bright future! Read this "Home Grown" Story, pgs. 3,6
-The Governor's Early Retirement Plan, Read Darrell's Take, pg.5
-MSEA Wins Over Time Grievance Against MDOC; Pg. 4
February
2002
702 KB
-Get to know the new Grievance Procedure! Pages 2-3
-The Tuskegee Airmen and MSEA - Find the Connection, pg. 4
-Sign Up Now For Spring Steward Training! Pg. 7
January
2002
456KB

-Legislature Off the Mark, pg.4
-Care About Yourself, your job. Care about your future, volunteer to make True Collective Bargaining happen! pg. 7

- Talking Points and how to collect a signature the right way, pgs. 5-6

December
2001
389KB

-Governor Cuts State Employees and State Services, Pg. 3
- Many Heroes Work Off-duty too, Pg. 12
-MSEA Representation Service Fee Policy, Pages 4-11

November
2001
327KB
-Heroes Among Us, pgs. 6-7
- What Region do you work in?
Who is your Spokesperson? Find out, pgs. 3-4
- Darrell's Summary of Current Bills, pg. 5
October
2001
506KB

- United We Stand, pg.3
Members Get Organized in L.A. - pg. 4
-Trouble Coping? Confidential Help is Available, pg. 7
-Domestic Violence & Help, pg.6
-Health & Safety Update, pg. 2

2001
303KB
- Retirement Bill Updates from Darrell Tennis, pg. 5
- Labor and Trades Survey Results, Page 4
-Memorial Fundraiser for Tammy Sperle is Huge Success, pg. 6
August
2001
326 KB

- M-DOT Members Become Crash Victims, Show Heroism Pg. 2-3
- Coalition Remains Loyal to State Employees; Each Other Pg. 8
- Sign Up Now for Fall Steward Training - Print & Send it in! Pg. 4

June
2001
438 KB
-New Information About Retirement Benefits
-Union Coalition=Smart Bargaining
-Members learn to be union advocates!
May
2001
317 KB
-MSEA Offers Own Legacy For Labor History Month
-Members Speak To All Unionists
-Darrell Tennis on Term Limits
April
2001
437 KB

-A Day To Remember
-Drug Testing - Cheats Beware!
-General Assembly Delegates Adopt Local Caucusus

March

2001

203 KB
-MSEA Women's History Month
-MSEA Begins Organizing Drive
-Bargaining Survey
February

2001

305 KB
-He was called the most dangerous black in America!
-Steward Training Registration
-Election 2002 - It's not to early to prepare!
January
2001
398 KB
-Know the Grievance Procedure
-Who is your MSR?
-Legislative Limbo
December
2000
204 KB
-October Training Provides Insight into Stewardship
-General Assembly 2000 Adopted Resolutions
-And You Thought Your Vote Wouldn't Make a Difference!
November
2000
215 KB
-Longevity Payments get Bumped Up a Year
-MSEA Board of Directors Meeting
-Don't let Engler get too close to Retirees' Health Care
October
2000
297 KB
-Domestic Violence Impacts the Workplace!
-Choose Wisely When Voting for the Supreme Court - Learn Who Is Labor Friendly!
-Important Longevity Pay Information & A Contract Correction
September
2000
636 KB
-Voice Your Support for State Employee Retirement Benefits!
-MSEA's 2000-2002 State Board of Directors
-General Assembly 2000 Pictoral
August
2000
313 KB
-Help a Child in Need! Become a Foster Parent!
-Endorse Labor Friendly Candidates This Fall!
-Fall Steward Training
July
2000
KB
-Working for Corrections can be for the birds! Pg.6
- Primaries Are Approaching - Your Vote is Critical! Pg. 7
-General Assembly is Approaching Fast - Check Out who is running for MSEA State Office! Pages 3-5
(Editors Note: Some canidate pictures from the 2000 election were not available to post on the web)