Wi n t e r 2014 Presidential Re t i r e m e n t s o n d e r i n g s Dean Adams Richard Cox Susan Huddleston Jo McDonnell Javier Salazar P Gary Adams Stanley Crisp Michael Isaacson Kenneth McIntyre Ricardo Salinas by Kelly Allen Paul DeRose Rocky Isaacson Gregory Melchert Jayne Schafer Sammy Allen Michael Dalton Leland Jackman Lori Mendoza Milton Schmiege Eric Armentrout Timothy Daniels Mark Jackson Richard Metevia James Schnepp Lori Augustine Donald Davis Steven Jacobus Jacqueline Mikulich David Schroeder Richard Bancroft George Davis Michael James William Miller Bruce Schultz Charles Barker Roger Davis Barbara Janke Christine Moffatt Jacque Seidelman Paul Barnes Steven Dwight Deborah Jennings Quitman Moffett Paul Seidelman Much has happened in recent months. MCO finished the collective bargaining William Belen James Eberts Elbert Johnson Terry Morris Donald Serrato process. We worked hard and fought in every forum available to us. With additional Herman Benson Mark Edington Willie Johnson Ruth Mosholder John Simmon revenues in excess of $1 billion, it is now obvious the governor’s office gave marching Gordon Bernstein Jeffery Eldridge Michael Johnston Geoffrey Muirhead Mark Smith Proudly Representing Michigan Corrections and Forensic Officers for over 40 Years orders to OSE to once again attack state employees. OSE came after several benefits, Michael Bertrand Van Ervans Connie Kauffman Frederick Nauman Ronald Smith like clothing allowance, lunch periods and health care. A copy of the new contract and William Besson Hyginus Ezeokobe William Keehn Janice Newell Jerome Snell other bargaining documents are on the MCO website. Ronald Bigelow David Fedewa Scott Kelly Michael Newton Ronald Spence The Coalition of State Employee Unions (CSEU) hired experts in budgets and even Diane Bissland Michael Fegan Mark Kingsbury Margaret Ney Mark Stanaway a professor from Rutgers who testified and submitted data that justified our position in Patricia Blair Lloyd Feggins Randal Klein Dwayne Nobis Joseph Stephens 2014-2015 bargaining. Obviously, we know the impasse panel sided with OSE and the Commission Michael Block Randall Fink Herman Kosten Wayne Oien Robert Stoudt John Bolm Gloria Fischer Mark Krawczak Patrick Oshea Daniel Sturgeon deadlocked before ultimately upholding the impasse panel position. One can only won- Richard Bonevelle Richard Flegel Douglas Kyser Mark Pancheri Alexander Sumner der what the outcome could have been without MCO and member resources. Jeffrey Booth Douglas Fouty Joseph LaFata Duane Partlo Michael Supianoski The Supreme Court has decided to hear the 4 percent pension lawsuit, which in- Co n t r a c t Darryl Bosley Richard Fowler Debra Lajimodiere Thomas Peiffer John Sura cludes the six-year average, and decide whether right to work applies to state classified Randall Briegel Stanley Fredrickson Rodney Lalonde Jesus Perez Raymond Swain employees. MCO has joined forces with the CSEU to advocate for worker’s rights and Kevin Browning Robert Gates Christina Lantis Miles Perry Steven Thelen “We’r e g o i n g t o b e f a c i n g i n c r e a s e d c o s t s , w e ’r e g o i n g t o b e f a c i n g t h e s a m e t h i n g t h a t w e r e respect of the Constitution. Ronald Buchanan David Gelderloos William Laroy Brian Peterson Barbara Tipolt ’ t a l k i n g a b o u t t o d a y . We’v e g o t t o s t a y o n e s t e p We are continuing to ask officers to keep us informed of all the issues surrounding Jody Bumstead Malissa Germundsen Dennis Lawhead Carl Poole John Ulrich privatization of food services. Jeremy Tripp at MCO central office has been assigned to a h e a d (o f h e a l t h c a r e i n c r e a s e s ). We h a v e a n Larry Burciaga Sylvia Gill-Ash Philip Lawrence Scott Preston Deborah Underwood o p p o r t u n i t y n o w ...” m uncomfortable p i c k i n g o u t log all information and is our point of contact. We need factual information, including Steve Burnett Terry Goetz Denise Leonard Linda Prewitt Troy Underwood “Th i s wi l l c a u s e h e s i t a n c y o n — Ja n Wi n t e r s , Di r e c t o r , Of f i c e o f t h e St a t e Em p l o y e r “I’ dates and times. Jeremy can be reached at (517)485-3310 ext. 125. Stanley Bush Larry Goodson John Lester Rodney Priskorn Rick VanAlstine t h e p a r t o f o u r m e m b e r s t o o n e i t e m , h e a l t h c a r e , a n d s a y We’re in an election year again. Corrections and COs have been under the micro- Julie Cabana Bruce Greenhoe Mary Levesque James Pulver Joseph Vancourt v o t e a n d b e l i e v e t h a t w h e n t h e y l e t s c h a n g e t h a t scope so much in these last few years. The legislature and governor have attacked us on ‘ ’ .’ ” James Campbell Jerry Guynn Christopher Lightfoot Mark Pung Michael Vansickle v o t e d o n a c o n t r a c t i t wi l l b e o m m i s s i o n e r h o m a s a r d r o p o n t h e all sides — privatization, security, our contracts. Please do your research and vote. Check Loretta Carmen Roger Haapala Dean Livi Byron Randolph Francisco Vega ( — C T W u p h e l d e t h i n k t h a t s n o t voting records. Attend candidate debates and forums in your area, and ask the candi- Carlton Carter Timothy Halfman Robert Lott Carol Redmon Vernon Wegner )... W ’ i m p a s s e p a n e l recommendat i o n s dates how they would approach corrections. Kelly Carter Richard Harmon Robert Lovin Louis Reeder Gerald White g o o d f o r e i t h e r s i d e .” I would like to congratulate all the COs of the year. As of this writing, the finalists Bruce Charlton Robert Harrington Chris Lundeen Jerry Rinckey Brian Wieber — MCO Ex e c u t i v e Di r e c t o r Me l for CO of the year have not been selected, but I thought it was incumbent upon me to Duane Chilcote Thomas Harris Gloria Mack Russell Rintelmann John Wilkinson Gr i e s h a b e r o n t h e 12-h o u r s h i f t LOU t h e i m p a s s e p a n e l c r a f t e d “It w a s touch base with the members on the CO of the year banquet. By action of the State Ex- Jeffrey Clapham Hugo Hernandez Peter Maniez Wyatt Rogers John Williams Michael Clark David Hess Jeffrey Manshum Robert Rose Latrina Williams i m p o r t a n t ecutive Board, MCO central office will not be participating in the banquet or selection t o b e t h e r e process. We feel this MDOC administration, governor and lawmakers do not appreciate Raymond Cook Howard Hickok Gary Marquardt Jack Rossell Pamela Wood officers’ hard work and dedication to keeping the citizens safe. We are currently explor- Henry Copeland Debra Hicks David Maynard Tony Russell Randolf Zuchowski t o l e t m y Richard Cottrell Dennis Horrison Ron McDaniels Adrian Saarinen ing options for MCO to recognize officers state wide for the dangerous job that you do. v i e w s b e So much information is available on our website, mco-seiu.org. Please check the web- k n o w n site frequently and keep informed. Revenues Amount a n d j u s t Stay safe. Membership Dues $1,001,946 “Wh a t I d o n ’t l i k e i s w h e n s t a t e w o r k e r s a r e v i l i f i e d . s e e w h o ’s Ex e c u t i v e Co u n c i l d i s c u s s e s c o n t r a c t Non-Member Fees $25,868 Th e y a r e n o t c o m i n g a f t e r m o n e y t h a t i s s l a t e d f o r b e h i n d t h e Interest $3,879 o d e m a n d e m p l o y e e s t a k e The MCO Executive Council had planned to delve into the 2014-2015 contract at a meeting Dec. 19, but o t h e r p e o p l e . Th e s e v e r y s a m e w o r k e r s i n t h i s r o o m c u r t a i n , “T a n d a c r o s s t h i s s t a t e f i g h t f o r p u b l i c s c h o o l s f i g h t the Civil Service Commission postponed a final decision on whether to approve contracts at impasse. From Affiliates $2,880 , r e d u c e d b e n e f i t s i n a t i m e o f f o r r e t i r e e s , t h e y f i g h t f o r v e t e r a n s ...” w h o ’s c a l l i n g Instead, Executive Council members got details on the impasse panel’s recommendations and received cop- Total Revenues $1,034,573 — Ci n d y Es t r a d a , u n i o n c o a l i t i o n spokesperson t h e s h o t s .” s u r p l u s i s d e s p i c a b l e .” ies of the tentative agreement. — Da n He c k m a n , — MCO Pr e s i d e n t To m Ty l u t k i MCO leaders anticipated the Civil Service Commission would approve the contract at its Dec. 18 meeting, Expenses MCO m e m b e r a t IBC but commissioners instead voted to postpone a decision after the state employee unions argued they hadn’t Arbitration $5,579 Background photo: A recent Civil Service Commission meeting. seen health care utilization data, which give specifics on what services (i.e. physical therapy, prescriptions, can- Books, dues and subscriptions $420 cer screenings) cost the state the most. Collective Bargaining $37,630 The Commission approved the tentative agreement, which included the impasse panel’s recommendations, Computer expense $6,715 at the January meeting. Recent b a r g a i n i n g s h o w s s t a t e Contracts would have been scrapped if commissioners couldn’t come to an agreement. All employees Continuing education $520 would have been treated like non-exclusively represented employees. That could have meant shift scheduling, Contributions $2,700 u n d e r v a l u e s employees uniform allowances, transfers, administrative leave and other contract items would be up to the discretion of Depreciation $17,337 Although the bargaining team anticipated negotiations Civil Service Commissioners Robert Swanson and Charles h a n k s f o r s u p p o r t i n g t h e risis u n d T , AMF, C F ! the Department. Elections $895 would be fierce this year, the state’s demands were irrational and Blockett seemed to understand the unions’ position. The recruit class for food service workers was also discussed at the E-Council meeting. President Tom Insurance $47,550 concessionary. They wanted to just take, even in a time when “I would certainly not blame state employees for looking AMF officers leveraged the popularity of Tylutki said food service employees with more than a year of seniority when they were laid off started working Leased Equipment $3,820 Michigan has a budget surplus of $1.2 billion dollars – so much, at this demand for further concessions as an ask to fund a tax deer hunting season to raise more than $100 at the one year pay level, and they’ll be eligible for overtime after four months of CO work if they have their state budget Director John Nixon, said tax relief appears to be cut,” Swanson said at the January meeting when contracts were Legal and Accounting $39,302 for the MCO Crisis Fund. college credits. “inevitable.” (The budget is so flush with cash, a few high-rank- approved. “The state budget director apparently and readily said The chapter held a buck contest. Par- Tylutki warned the threat of privatization isn’t over. He encouraged officers to check voting records of MCO Report $4,869 ing state budget administrators were quietly given pay raises of that’s now inevitable, given all the money we’ve saved.” ticipants paid an entry fee, and Jason Shultz incumbents and ask challengers questions before voting in the 2014 elections. Meetings and Conferences $41,564 as much as 90 percent in November). Swanson proposed a one-year contract that included the took home half the pot for shooting a 13- Office and Administrative $7,550 Two years ago, before state employees ratified contracts that panel’s recommendations but kept both health plans. The Com- point buck. Organizational Unity Materials $223 called for extensive concessions, Rick Snyder said he didn’t want mission deadlocked 2-2. PAID

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Organizing $690 U.S. POSTAGE nized the event. Lansing, Michigan the shoulder.” Snyder said this approach negatively affects state only after delivering a scathing reproof of the state’s actions. Pension Contribution $31,674 Thanks, AMF! employees’ quality of life. But, despite the improved economy “I think that what we’re doing today is a travesty. I think that Picket $1,096 and massive surplus, OSE took a sledgehammer to every con- it does severe damage to the process of collective bargaining in Postage $1,594 tract provision with money attached to it. Amazingly, many of- this state, and I think it’s a slap in the face to all our dedicated Repairs and Maintenance $16,363 ficeholders said the state should have tried to squeeze even more state employees,” Swanson said. Salaries $187,602 out of state workers! If Swanson wouldn’t have changed his vote, contracts would Scholarship $15,000 MCO prepares to live with the contract the Civil Service have been scrapped. All state employees would have worked un- Commission authorized. On wages, MCO wanted a 3 percent der Civil Service rules like non-exclusively represented employ- Social activities $30,463 raise each year, while the state wanted a 2 percent raise in 2014 ees. All contract protections and benefits – uniform allowances, The MCO Executive Council listens as

Statement of Activities 3rd Quarter 2013 Taxes - Payroll $13,837 Executive Director Mel Grieshaber and a 1 percent raise in 2015. The impasse panel and Commis- administrative leave, the overtime equalization list – would have talks about bargaining and the 2014- Taxes - Per Capita $278,067 sion decided on annual increases of 2 percent plus a 0.5 percent disappeared. 2015 contract. Telephone $11,498 lump sum. OSE got what it wanted on health care, but MCO MCO fought the state through the proper legal channels, and Utilities $11,613 was able to quash many of the state’s unit-specific proposals. See this was the outcome. We know corrections officers deserve so

Total Expenses $816,171 the box on the next page for highlights. Without MCO, the state much more. We’ll continue to push back against unwarranted could simply impose all of these changes unilaterally. cuts and hits. We’re stronger together. Change in Unrestricted Net Assets $218,402 Michigan Corrections Organization Kalamazoo Street 421 W. Lansing, MI 48933 Address Service Requested Tu r n t h e p a g e f o r m o r e b a r g a i n i n g i n f o r m a t i o n A al:opeiu459afl-cio Wi n t e r 2014 Un i t -s p e c i f i c b a r g a i n i n g h i g h l i g h t s MCO St a t e Ex e c u t i v e Bo a r d Th e f i g h t s ! Po r t a l -to-p o r t a l o n a p p e a l ; If you are interested in placing your name on the www.mco-seiu.org. Tom Tylutki, President Exchange Exchange Transfers list, (Article 15, Part D, Section A-6) Andy Potter, Vice President Cary Johnson, Trustee 12-h o u r s h i f t s Co m p Ti m e Me a l p e r i o d Hi g h -s e c u r i t y r e t e n t i o n p a y Un i f o r m a l l o w a n c e challenge f a r f r o m o v e r Transfer please send the following information: your name, your home Please note: Bill Henderson, Financial Secretary Ed Clements, Trustee OSE wanted to give MDOC OSE wanted to count comp time used OSE wanted to remove OSE wanted to eliminate OSE wanted to reduce the RUO phone number, classification, current facility, current facility’s • You cannot transfer to Woodland or Forensic Center. List phone number and desired institution to: Anita Lloyd, c/o Officers at these facilities are a different classification. If you Brent Kowitz, Recording Secretary Dennis Beecham, Trustee authority to unilaterally in a pay period against us for purposes language protecting meal high-security retention pay. allowance to $125. MCO Report, 421 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48933, or would like to work at one of these prisons, you must apply. John Ost, Trustee Brian Mahoney, Trustee implement 12-hour shifts of calculating overtime (like A/L and periods, which could have Portal-to-portal send via e-mail to [email protected]. Contact Anita when • Those with the E-8 classification may not transfer until they your name should be removed from the list. achieve E-9 status. E-8 officers are on this list for planning at up to 12 prisons over the S/L). reduced the workday to 7.5 A federal judge ruled against MCO in the portal-to-portal The Exchange Transfer List can also be found online at purposes. MCO Ch a p t e r Pr e s i d e n t s length of the contract. hours. lawsuit. The judge agreed with the state’s argument that the Larry Henley, Alger Kamal Cariuty Jr., Lakeland NAME CLASSIFICATION CURRENT FACILITY CURRENT FACILITY PHONE DESIRED FACILITY Ed Clements, Baraga Ponda Esu, Macomb MCO wanted to maintain MCO wanted to keep comp time MCO wanted to keep the MCO wanted to keep high- MCO wanted to keep the Eleventh Amendment shielded them from this type of lawsuit NUMBER mutual agreement so out of the overtime calculation and LOU which protects the security retention pay. $575 allowance. if the state doesn’t consent to be sued. Alan Augustine, Bellamy Creek Edward Snively, Marquette Charles Pantera E-9 IBC (616)527-2510 MTU Anthony Hurst, Brooks Robert Champlin Jr., Central Michigan members would have a say. also remove A/L and S/L from the 8-hour workday. MCO is appealing the ruling to the Sixth Circuit Court of calculation. Additionally, MCO wanted Ashley Cheeks E-8 JCF (517)780-5000 Detroit area/WCC/MRF Troy Speckin, Carson City Lashae Simmons, Muskegon Appeals. The case has been scheduled for mediation, meaning Chippewa Teresa Nolan, Newberry to add comp time back into the A/L Damon Robinson E-8 LCF (517)278-6942 Detroit area Byron Osborn,

formula. the case could be resolved before being heard at the appellate Abraham Peraza, Detroit Detention Christopher Schmidt, Oaks court. Chad Poynter E-8 LCF (517)278-6942 IBC/ICF/RMI/MTU Lee Gatson, Detroit Reentry Ronald Niemi, Ojibway Commission approved Commission approved keeping comp Commission approved Commission approved Commission approved Roseanna Alfaro E-9 RMI (616)527-2500 TCF Arthur Alvarado, Cotton Joe Hemenway, Parnall maintaining mutual time out of overtime calculations but keeping the LOU protection. continuing high-security MCO’s position that the full Right to Work Egeler Terry John, Pugsley Jeremy Bolen E-9 MTF (231)773-9200 LCF Paul Jones, agreement, but also rejected putting comp time into the retention pay. allowance should be kept. The Michigan Supreme Court announced Jan. 30 it will Scott Allen, Forensic Center Kacy Datema, Michigan Reformatory approved an LOU the A/L formula. take up the Right to Work lawsuit. Brad Yadon E-8 SMT (517)780-6312 DRC/DDC/MRF/TCF Russell Doyle, Gus Harrison Michael Guerin, Saginaw impasse panel crafted that The Supreme Court has no deadline for making a ruling. Kenneth Coolbaugh E-9 JCF (517)780-5000 RGC Dennis Beecham, Handlon Michigan Training Unit Monoletoe McDonald, SAI Program St. Louis extends current pilots two 4 percent Eric Moslimani E-8 SMT (517)780-6004 Detroit area Rita Wise, Huron Valley Womens Robert Fisher, Paul Jensen, Ionia Jamie Willyerd, Thumb years. Matthew Dugus E-9 DRF (989)584-3941 SRF/SLF/STF The Supreme Court will also examine the 4 percent pen- Ricky Ries, Jackson Cooper Street Darren Ansorge, West Shoreline sion lawsuit. Corey Graebner E-9 DRF (989)584-3941 SRF Michael Wilds, Kinross Jerry Williams, Woodland St a t e employees p r o t e s t f o r w h a t ’s f a i r Again, the Supreme Court has no deadline for issuing a Jeff Hutchinson E-9 DRF (989)584-3941 STF ruling. Brian Mays E-9 IBC (616)527-2510 DRC/DDC MCO Ce n t r a l St a f f Mel Grieshaber, Executive Director RUO challenge continues through Civil Service channels Christopher Vandenakker E-8 RMI (616)527-2500 MCF/LRF/MTF Tangee Laza, Labor Relations Representative Cindy Kogut, Bookkeeper The Attorney General’s office has filed a response to Richard Wyatt E-8 ICF (616)527-6331 TCF/SRF Karen Mazzolini, Labor Relations Representative Lori Iding, Grievance Coordinator MCO’s technical appeal in the RUO classification elimination. Chris Gattshall E-9 JCF (517)780-5000 RGC Cherelyn Dunlap, Labor Relations Representative Stephanie Short, Receptionist/Secretary Now a Civil Service Commission technical review officer will Craig Miller E-9 RMI (616)527-2500 SLF/SRF/STF/DRF Jeff Foldie, Labor Relations Representative Jeremy Tripp, Asst. for Governmental & Communications Specialist Community Affairs make a decision. Angela Thompson E-9 MRF (586)749-4900 DDC Anita (Pere) Lloyd, In its response, the AG’s office argues the elimination was Kevin Chaffin E-9 IBC (616)527-2510 St. Louis area/DRF MCO’s 24-Ho u r An s w e r i n g Se r v i c e proper because RUOs were actually doing CO duties. Christopher Balmes E-9 IBC (616)527-2510 RGC “While the department initially advocated for the develop- Don Gaines E-9 JCF (517)780-5000 RGC When a critical incident occurs at your facility, contact MCO’s 24-Hour Answering ment of the higher level RUO and CMUO classifications, its Kyle Dorris E-9 DRF (989)584-3941 SRF/St. Louis area Service. Dial 1-800-451-4878 or 517-485-3310 and then press 2. vision for greater involvement and interaction by these clas- Courtney Wilson E-9 JCF (517)780-5000 DDC/DRC/TCF sifications was never developed,” the brief states. The MCO REPORT is an award-winning publication of the Michigan Correc- Lamont Adams E-8 JCF (517)780-5000 MRF/DRC MCO continues to argue RUOs fulfilled separate expecta- tions Organization, Service Employees International Union Local 526M. The Rachel Snyder E-9 SLF (989)681-6444 SRF tions and roles than corrections officers. editor reserves the right to refuse any incoming articles that are detrimental to MCO, Scott Johnson E-9 MTF (231)773-1122 TCF/SRF/MRF/STF/SLF SEIU Local 526M and its policies and the policies of the SEIU. All articles or letters The technical review officer reviewing the case now can must be submitted by the first of the month prior to the next issue order the reinstatement of the RUO classification going Frances Stites-Bennett E-9 DDC (313)368-8300 ext. 52152 TCF forward but cannot instate back pay, according to Civil Service Nathaniel Zilisch E-9 DRF (989)584-3941 TCF MCO does not accept paid advertising in the MCO Report. No one is authorized to rules. William Hutchens, a Civil Service hearing officer pre- Reid Desrochers E-8 LMF (906)387-5000 URF/KCF/LRF/MCF solicit advertising for the MCO Report in the name of MCO or SEIU Local 526M. Shannon Gatza E-9 Thumb (989)681-6668 Saginaw siding over a grievance filed on the RUO elimination, could To send e-mail to an MCO staff member, type his or her first name followed by: order back pay. The grievance is on hold until the technical Scott Norder E-9 JCF (517)780-5000 JCS/RGC MCO members and other state workers protested at three rallies in Lansing and Detroit @mco-seiu.org. review officer determines if the RUO position should be Marilyn Zachery WHV (734)572-9893 DDC/DRC in the days leading up to the Civil Service Commission’s December meeting. They sent If you have changed your address, phone number, or e-mail, please inform MCO a message to the Commission — please do what’s fair. The Commission postponed a reinstated. Tonya Wysong E-9 RMI (616)527-2500 Macomb/Thumb/DDC immediately at 1-800-451-4878 (phone), 1-800-327-5266 (fax), or complete the online decision at the December meeting, but agreed to the impasse panel recommendations The technical review officer has no deadline for making a Josh Joyal E-9 URF (906)495-2275 AMF form on our web site. in January. decision. MCO or the AG’s office can appeal the ruling to the Michael McBride E-9 Alger (906)387-5000 MBP entire Civil Service Commission and then to the state circuit Nathan Brown E-9 LRF (231)773-9200 ECF Visit us on the web at: www.mco-seiu.org MCO At t o r n e y h e l p s w i t h U.S. Su p r eme Co u r t c a s e t h a t c o u l d s p e l l RTW f o r a l l g o v e r n me n t w o r k e r s court. Mike Berro E-9 JCS (517) 780-6175 DDC/DRC/MRF/WHV Editor - Anita (Pere) Lloyd Dennis Kellar E-9 Alger (906)387-5000 SAI/SLF/SRF MCO staff attorney Jeff Foldie contributed to a brief mean Right to Work applies to all public employees in Representatives of several public unions, including Corrections: Melanie Coleman E-9 WHV (734)572-9893 DDC/DRC Greg Poll, a member quoted in the Fall 2013 MCO Report, works at ARF. filed in a U.S. Supreme Court case that could have serious the nation. No public employee could be forced to pay MCO, came together to file a brief, arguing there’s no rea- SEIU St a t e Co u n c i l endorses c a n d i d a t e Donald Krchmar E-9 MTF (231)773-9200 TCF/MRF/SRF Mark Schauer’s name was misspelled in the Fall 2013 MCO Report. implications for public employee unions. an agency fee for bargaining expenses because bargaining son to change long-standing case law on agency fees and Malcolm Cook E-9 MRF (586)749-4900 DRC/DDC In Harris V. Quinn, a home health worker is suing with the government is political speech. exclusive bargaining rights. MCO performs important f o r Michigan Go v e r n o r John Monville E-8 MBP (906)226-6531 AMF Illinois because she believes she shouldn’t have to pay Instead, the Court could decide home health care tasks for members and the state, Foldie wrote. Michael Morse E-9 URF (906)495-2275 MPF dues to SEIU. The plaintiff is arguing any bargaining workers cannot be compelled to pay an agency fee, or “MCO believes that the job that is performed by its The SEIU Michigan State Council has endorsed Democrat Richard Koski E-8 LMF (906)387-5000 MBP “Were it not for the labor press, the labor movement would not be with a government entity is political speech, and there- affirm the lower court ruling that the agency fee stands members is the most dangerous public service job in the Mark Schauer for governor. William McQuade E-9 IBC (616)527-2510 SLF, STF, SRF what it is today, and any man who tries to injure a labor paper is fore, no agency fee should be imposed on non-members. for home health workers and all public employees in non- state of Michigan,” Foldie wrote in the brief. Schauer supports raising the minimum wage, increasing a traitor to the cause.” --Samuel Gompers If the Court agrees with that argument, the ruling would Right to Work states. Shawnda Cope E-9 LCF (517)278-6942 ARF education spending and reversing Right to Work and the pen- Christine Hemry Gus Harrison (517) 265-3900 Jackson Area sion tax. When he was in the state legislature, he introduced a J. Holtz E-9 MCF (12-hour shift) (231)773-3201 SLF/STF Are you volunteering? Tell us. bill that would prohibit private prisons. Officer s l a i n m o r e t h a n 100 y e a r s a g o g e t s r e c o g n i t i o n Marc Tervo E-9 MTU (616)527-3100 RMI MCO member Angela Dalton spoke at a rally Jan. 28 Dean Morris E-9 RGC (517)780-5600 TCF MCO would like to feature more positive stories and Corrections officers hold deep reverence for their fallen colleagues. Recruit classes days later. when the endorsement was announced. She spoke about Gustavo Regus E-9 JCS (517) 780-6175 DDC/DRC/MRF photos about our members’ volunteer work in their and several awards have been named in honor of Jack Budd, Earl DeMarse and Jose- The Jackson cuts on Rick Snyder’s watch – the closure of gun towers, the phine McCallum. community was out- elimination of perimeter security vehicles, outsourcing of cor- Amy Bungart E-9 JCF (517)780-5000 RGC communities. This can help us increase public support But one Michigan officer’s death was largely forgotten until a researcher stumbled raged. The peniten- rections officer training and the privatization of food service Dylan Coston E-9 STF (989)681-6668 SLF of corrections officers. If you or someone at your facility upon it last year. George Haight, a gate keeper, was poisoned by an inmate in 1893 at tiary’s new warden – that have made her feel less safe at work. David Patterson E-9 Alger (906)387-5000 Newberry volunteers, please let us know. Fill out and mail this form the Michigan State Penitentiary. fired several officers “Public employees gave James Demenov E-9 IBC (616)527-2510 DRF to MCO or fill out a volunteer form on our website. “This poor guy got forgotten by the state, and the best we can do for the family is for negligence and concessions to help the state Crystal Pieper E-9 MTU (616)527-3100 STF/SLF include them in the memorial process,” said Cotton CTO Jeff Reasoner, a member of criminal charges in tough times … and we still Scott Saatio E-9 KCF (906)495-2282 MBP/AMF/LMF Volunteer name(s) and facility the Michigan Department of Corrections Honor Guard. were filed against ended up doing more work with Brandon Bell ARF (517)265-3900 DRC/Mound/Macomb Thanks to the efforts of Reasoner and others, Haight’s name will be included on the captain. Despite less resources,” Dalton said. David Cox E-9 JCS (517) 780-6175 MRF/DDC/DRC/WHV Volunteer contact number the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. Haight will be the furor, Latimer Schauer served several years Lou Ann Kasprzycki E-9 WHV (734)572-9893 Jackson area Volunteer contact email added to the memorial during National Police Week May 11-17, 2014. wasn’t charged with in the state legislature as well as Ken Holman E-9 Alger (906)387-5000 Marquette Reasoner found out about Haight’s death when a major from the New Jersey De- Haight’s murder, in the U.S. Congress. Anthony Corsi E-9 SMT (517)780-6314 MRF/TCF/DRC/DDC Left: Articles in the Saginaw Evening News Mark Schauer stands in front partment of Corrections approached him last year at an Honor Guard event. The major possibly because he was already (far left) and the New York Herald tell the “(Rick Snyder) has a very dif- Ahmed Bazzi E-8 SMT (517)780-6314 Detroit Area of the MCO flag at an en- Please list and describe volunteer activities: story of Officer George Haight’s murder said he was researching deaths in the line of duty when he found an article about a serving a life sentence for his ferent philosophy, a very differ- Allen Beonka E-8 JCF (517)780-5000 TCF and his killer’s escape. dorsement event in January. fallen Michigan officer in a New York newspaper. mother’s murder. Above: Haight and his family. ent agenda, and a very different Samantha Mason E-9 WHV (734)572-9892 STF Reasoner started digging himself. He contacted the Jackson County Clerk and the “Ironically, because they didn’t Photos and articles courtesy of Jeff set of values,” Schauer said. Keith Chamberlin E-9 LRF (231)773-9200 LMF Reasoner. Jackson County Genealogical Society to confirm the reports. do that, 40 years later, he actu- Snyder raised taxes on retirees and low-wage and middle-class Latricia Pates E-8 JCF (517)780-5250 Detroit Reentry Center Haight died after eating tainted food prepared by inmate Robert Irving Latimer. ally got a pardon by the governor,” Reasoner said. earners “all to give a $2 billion tax give away to corporations,” Drew Freed IBC (616)527-2510 DRF Latimer, born into a wealthy family with east coast roots, cozied up to a prison Latimer worked for Ford after his release. Schauer said. Douglas Richards E-9 LCF (517)278-6942 ARF captain and was allowed special privileges. He was given permission to cook meals and Haight’s descendants still live in Michigan. They knew their great grandfather was Schauer has a history of sticking up for working people, Chad Smith E-9 ARF (517)265-3900 RGC/JCS Upcoming volunteer events purchase hazardous chemicals. murdered while working in a prison, but the details faded as they were passed on to new said Marge Robinson, State Council president. Schauer walked Mercedes Heath E-8 SMT (517)780-6314 MRF/DDC One night in March 1893, Latimer made his move. He served Haight, the Captain generations. Recognition of Haight’s sacrifice is “what our Department owes this man’s a picket line with health care workers 20 years ago in Battle What: Thomas Richardson E-9 LRF (231)773-9200 Ionia area and other workers food poisoned with prussic acid. When Haight passed out, Latimer family,” Reasoner said. Creek, she told members. Date and Time: Josiah Bush E-9 NCF (906)293-6200 URF/KCF swiped his key ring and made his break. Corrections officers should be proud Haight is finally getting the appreciation he MCO and other SEIU local unions in Michigan make up Location: Matt Vasquez E-9 MTU (616)527-3100 TCF Latimer wasn’t at large for long. He was apprehended and returned to the prison deserves. the State Council. Derrance Parker E-9 RMI (616)527-2500 DRC/MRF/WHV Wi n t e r 2014 Sp e c i a l Ol y m p i c s Co n t ... Sp r i n g 2014 Presidential Special Olympics photos clockwise from top left on page 1: with JR in mind. Luckily, the temperature was “a balmy 22” High School’s most dedicated sports fan, rarely missing The Jackson ERT team takes the Polar Plunge. Photo by Po n d e r i n g s the day of the plunge at Clark Lake in Jackson, he said. a game or match. Dawn Jones. Fausak will also volunteer at the summer games. The Cotton Club Prison Plungers. Photo by Jessica Prins. by Cotton Officer James Sims is involved in Special The MDOC Honor Guard at the kick off of the 2011 Law “I see what it does for some of these participants Olympics because of the kindness of the athletes. Enforcement Torch Run. Olympians at the 2013 Summer Games. Photo courtesy of and just how full of joy it makes them,” Fausak said. “Once you befriend them, you have a friend for life,” SOMI. RGC team organizer Angela Brock, a member of Sims said. “Also they have such spirit and drive. The Olympians at the 2013 Summer Games. Photo courtesy of SOMI. SEIU Local 517M, took the plunge this year in honor of athletes always treat you as a best friend, regardless of The Jackson Polar Plunge. Photo by Jessica Prins. Last three photos are Olympians at the 2013 Summer her friend Steve. Steve had Down Syndrome and passed your station in life. They have an unconditional love and Games. Photos courtesy of SOMI. away last summer, Brock said. Steve participated in Spe- offer of friendship. I wish all people had such respect For many years, MCO has advocated against “dollar-driven corrections.” I cial Olympics, and he was known for being Springport for each other and others.” have heard this phrase for more than 20 years. What does it really mean? Does it mean if you eliminate officer assignments, gun towers, PSVs, classify Proudly Representing Michigan Corrections and Forensic Officers for over 40 Years prisoners downward, eliminate officer classifications and ignore your physical Volunteers d o g o o d a r o u n d t h e s t a t e plant, you’re more prone to an escape like the recent one at ICF? Maybe it means you bring in a private food vendor to (allegedly) save a few MCO members’ volunteer work isn’t limited public has about prison work and corrections of- reers as corrections, parole or probation officers. bucks at the expense of stability? Since food service has been outsourced, there to Special Olympics. Here are two stories from ficers. The impact of officer’s volunteer work is The students asked many questions about security have been inmate marches at Kinross; hunger strikes at several facilities; massive members making a difference in their communities. especially clear in small communities, Nelson said. levels, prison movement and weapons, Reid said. thefts of food; critical tools left unsecured; and an influx of low-wage private Thank you, officers! “There’ve been times when I’ve coached games, Reid warned them the CO’s job is nothing like workers with a high turnover rate due to both resignations and terminations. and had two fellow what you see in the movies or on TV. Does dollar-driven corrections mean you downgrade the inmate classification Bryon Nelson :8 officers refereeing “These guys are in your face all day,” he said. system, so that what was in a Level 1 an occasional, isolated event escalates into Much of what the my game,” Nelson “We do get assaulted; we do have public knows about Share your said. “It’s like, wow, to defend ourselves.” daily altercations with complicated back stories of gang activity and retribution? volunteer story. Fill Perhaps it means you put inmates in charge of other inmates? Recently a prisons and corrections we’ve got two refs It’s a high-stress envi- officers is negative. But out the form in this and a coach that ronment that requires offi- WCC officer was violently assaulted by an inmate under POA supervision. In an- MCO Report or go COs like Bryon Nelson are MCO, and if cers to hit the ground running other incident, two POAs allowed an acutely depressed prisoner to obtain a razor to mco-seiu.org. and cut himself, leaving permanent injuries. are changing that, one you took them every day. Could it mean you dismantle your training academy? The former state-operat- community at a time. away now, imagine “I explained when we come on ed academy here in Michigan was admired by corrections experts in many states Nelson, an MBP where you’d be shift, operations are already going and provided the best CO training in the nation, while instilling a sense of esprit officer, coaches ju- at. We’re strong in numbers. We’re all around. And on. There’s programs going on in the school, yard is de corps. nior high basketball I think, the community, when they see that, then out,” Reid said. Or maybe it means you eliminate your full-time PSVs? A flood of contraband and high school girls’ would say, ‘hey, that’s a corrections officer,’ not just Reid attended SVSU and saw the opportunity to is coming over and under the fences at state prisons, and many times, the smug- fast-pitch softball, umps some – I hate the term – knuckle dragger or what- speak to the group as a way to give back. Z glers get away before any prison staff can get to their location. high school softball, referees high ever. We’re a part of your community.” “It felt very good to be able to give some insight school basketball and manages a Athletics is a family affair for Nelson. to the students that want to join our ranks,” he said. l Yes, folks, more than ever before, we’re living in a time of dollar-driven cor- rections. We’re experiencing what can happen when prisons are run like busi- girls’ t-ball league and little league His daughter, Rheana, 6, plays t-ball with the nesses, not prisons. The prisons haven’t been this volatile in a few decades. club in Negaunee. He was a vol- girls t-ball league and his son Alec, 8, plays Special Olympics Decisions and realities like the ones we’re seeing now closely mirror the cir- unteer firefighter for 20 years. little league baseball. His stepdaughter cumstances that led to the founding of this union. MCO is constantly advocating “Other than my family, Hannah, 13, plays softball and basketball, Revenues Amount for safety and funding for staffing and equipment to minimize the inherent risks (this is how) I give back,” and stepson Erik, 15, keeps busy with Membership Dues $877,110 he said. hockey and football. His wife, Erica, coach- Non-Member Fees $20,982 brings joy to athletes that come with the job. a To the 97 percent of officers who continue to pay dues, know that you’re Nelson helped organize es a seventh grade traveling basketball team. Interest $2,854 a contributing to an organization that will continue to work tirelessly for your a girl’s t-ball league last sum- Between coaching and cheering at games, “we’re all Loss on disposition of assets -$9,610 mer. They play with a softer ball over the place,” Nelson said. a well-being and respect. We appreciate your backing and commitment to standing From Affiliates $2,880 G to help girls train for the fast-pitch softball and officers together, especially when the challenges are so great. Total Revenues $894,216 H team later. Cory Reid In solidarity, “It builds a lot of confidence and makes them Thumb Officer Expenses stronger,” Nelson said. Cory Reid was a guest Arbitration $10,617 z Many people don’t realize the commitments cor- speaker last fall at a Books, dues and subscriptions $1,097 rections officers make to their communities, Nelson meeting of the Sag- Collective Bargaining $50,526 said. inaw Valley State Uni- Computer expense $8,189 “We’re umping or refereeing your game, we’re versity Criminal Justice Continuing education $10,650 coaching your son or daughter, we’re everywhere. Society, an extracur- Contributions $17,600 Especially in Marquette and Negaunee, I can say ricular club for stu- that,” he said. dents interested in law Depreciation $17,694 Volunteer work and visibility in communities enforcement careers. Elections $1,804 :8 Insurance $56,397 Executive Board elections will take place May 8. Please go to counteracts some of the negative stereotypes the Several club members are working toward ca- Leased Equipment $5,283 mco-seiu.org for results. More information about the election and new board members is coming in the Legal and Accounting $66,155 Summer MCO Report. Re t i r e m e n t s MCO Report $4,665 MDOC m a k e s b i g co n t r i b u t i o n s t o Sp e c i a l Ol y m p i c s Media Use $12,500 Polar Plunge By the Numbers Ronald Amman Robert Hoenicke Edward Rademacher Once again, MCO members pitched in to raise money for Special Olympics. Meetings and Conferences $54,209 Dennis Barnett James Howard Robert Ream More than 50 MDOC employees donated at least $75 to dive into ice cold MDOC has a long tradition of involvement in Office and Administrative $6,888 John Borashko Gregory Kantola Robert Reeder water this past winter at Polar Plunge fundraisers around the state. Participants Polar Plunge events around the state. Just how PAID

Richard Brouchoud Andrew Keplinger Robert Robarge Organizational Unity Materials $57,611 Non-Profit often dress up in elaborate costumes or sport team shirts. Proceeds go to Special Organization great was the Department’s impact this year? Permit No. 533 t e w a r d s t r a i n i n g to bet ter s e r v e m e m b e r s U.S. POSTAGE S Kenneth Burton David Kestila Clara Salak Pension Contribution $37,892 Lansing, Michigan Olympics Michigan, which will hold its summer games May 29-31 at Central Michael Butkiewicz Gary Kott Richard Schram Postage $9,865 Michigan University. a MCO has held three steward “The contributions made by the MDOC Employees are greatly appreciated Craig Collins Steven Larsen Kim Sheffer Repairs and Maintenance $15,711 trainings in recent months. New Scott Collins Mark Leclair L.K. Skidmore by the athletes of Special Olympics Michigan,” said Andrea Rachko, Law En- $17,603.18 Salaries $287,755 chapter leaders are learning what Patrick Daly Randy Lewis Billy Mith forcement Torch Run Liaison and Development Director for Special Olympics money MDOC staff raised for Polar Plunge SEIU Political Education and Action types of complaints are griev- Sharon Duncan James Loveless Eric Smith Account $63,100 Michigan. “The general donations and fundraising efforts that the employees able and how to overall serve Harry Dwyer David Maleitzke Douglas Snacker Statement of Activities 4th Quarter 2013 do for the Law Enforcement Torch Run and Special Olympics Michigan do not a Social activities -$12,289 their membership as best as they Gary Erdman Peter Maniez Daniel Soper go unnoticed. These volunteers spend countless hours helping to provide more Taxes - Payroll $16,381 57 opportunities for nearly 20,000 athletes who compete year round for Special can. Dennis erickson Herbert McGowan Jackie Steppes MDOC employees raised money President Tom Tylutki and Vice President Andy Taxes - Per Capita $280,338 Olympics Michigan.” MCO leaders are pleased to John Ermatinger James Mosca Philip Toczynski and took the plunge Potter speak at a recent steward training. Taxes - Property $38,639 Personal relationships inspire many people to get involved in Special Olym- see young member’s interest in Keith Forrister Lori Mroczek Bennie Torsch pics. union rights. Richard Gerzetich Curtis Olexa James Van Acker Telephone $9,337 a Michael Gill Mark Peters Jean Warmington Utilities $18,010 RGC Officer Charles Fausak’s little brother JR has Cerebral Palsy. Charles raised money for Special Olympics and took the plunge for the first time this year Paul Godward Thomas Pohl Greg Watson Total Expenses $1,137,624 6 Kenneth Harris Patrick Powell Polar Plunge events MDOC employees attended around the state Robert Hoag Scott Preston Change in Unrestricted Net Assets -$243,408 Michigan Corrections Organization Kalamazoo Street 421 W. Lansing, MI 48933 Address Service Requested St o r y co n t i n u e s o n b a c k p a g e A

Sp r i n g 2014 Exchange If you are interested in placing your name on the Exchange Transfers list, (Article 15, Part D, Section The Exchange Transfer List can also be found online at www.mco-seiu.org. t a t e x e c u t i v e o a r d Ex e c u t i v e Bo a r d l o o k s to f u t u r e A-6) please send the following information: your name, your home phone number, classification (E-9, Please note: MCO S E B Transfer E-10), etc.), current institution, desired institution and your facility’s phone number to: Anita Lloyd, • You cannot transfer to Woodland or Forensic Center. Officers at these facilities are a different Tom Tylutki, President c/o MCO Report, 421 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48933, or send via e-mail to [email protected]. classification. If you would like to work at one of these prisons, you must apply. Andy Potter, Vice President Cary Johnson, Trustee MCO is working with a union consulting firm to Board knows MCO needs a plan for contin- List Contact Anita when your name should be removed from the list. • Those with the E-8 classification may not transfer until they achieve E-9 status. Bill Henderson, Financial Secretary Ed Clements, Trustee Recording Secretary Trustee build a stronger and better union despite all the chal- ued strength. NAME CLASSIFICA- CURRENT CURRENT FACILITY DESIRED FACILITY NAME CLASSIFICA- CURRENT CURRENT FACILITY DESIRED FACILITY Brent Kowitz, Dennis Beecham, lenges thrown at us by the department and legislators. Since some Executive Board members TION FACILITY PHONE NUMBER TION FACILITY PHONE NUMBER John Ost, Trustee Brian Mahoney, Trustee Tony Bennae Richards of the Bennae Group met are retiring from the Board, it was decided Candace Mitchell E-9 IBC (616)527-2510 SRF/SLF/STF/DRF Kevin Chaffin E-9 IBC (616)527-2510 St. Louis area/DRF h a p t e r r e s i d e n t s Jeffrey Zukowski E-9 ARF (517)265-3900 DRC/DDC/WHV Shawn Brunett E-9 TCF (810)667-2045 ICF/RMI MCO C P with the Executive Board for a full day and with MCO to continue the process after Executive Larry Henley, Alger Kamal Cariuty Jr., Lakeland staff for a half a day to ask questions about the union’s Board elections May 8. David Westhaus E-9 ECF (231)723-8272 SLF/STF/SRF/IBC/DRF Christopher Balmes E-9 IBC (616)527-2510 RGC Ed Clements, Baraga Ponda Esu, Macomb long-term goals, what’s working well and what could There’s room for change at any organi- Jason Lane E-10 SAI (734)475-1368 JCS Don Gaines E-9 JCF (517)780-5000 RGC Alan Augustine, Bellamy Creek Edward Snively, Marquette Mark Moritz E-9 SMT (517)780-6312 SAI/DDC/DRC Kyle Dorris E-9 DRF (989)584-3941 SRF/St. Louis area Wade Wakefield Brooks Tim Blain, Central Michigan be improved. Board and staff members also completed zation. MCO leaders hope to explore how Courtney Wilson E-9 JCF (517)780-5000 DDC/DRC/TCF Eric Stott, Carson City Lashae Simmons, Muskegon Edward Swayne E-8 RGC (517)780-5600 DRF Chippewa Teresa Nolan, Newberry follow-up surveys. we can grow and better support members Lamont Adams E-8 JCF (517)780-5000 MRF/DRC Byron Osborn, Charles Hopkins E-8 ARF (517)265-3900 TCF/DRC/MRF Abraham Peraza, Detroit Detention Christopher Schmidt, Oaks These are the preliminary steps the Board is taking during this time. Rachel Snyder E-9 SLF (989)681-6444 SRF Daniel Porter E-9 MPF (231)563-5253 ECF Lee Gatson, Detroit Reentry Ronald Niemi, Ojibway to creating a strategic plan for member engagement Scott Johnson E-9 MTF (231)773-1122 TCF/SRF/MRF/STF/SLF Cotton Joe Hemenway, Parnall Jamie Wild E-9 JCF (517)780-5200 SMT/JCS Arthur Alvarado, and to explore ways to enhance leadership develop- Frances Stites-Bennett E-9 DDC (313)368-8300 ext. TCF Paul Jones, Egeler Terry John, Pugsley ment. At this point in time, approximately 97 Kyle Eddy E-9 IBC (616)527-2510 TCF/SRF 52152 Joe Voorheis, FOA Kacy Datema, Michigan Reformatory percent of all correctional and Jacob Creek E-9 LCF (517)278-6942 TCF/MRF/DRC/SRF Nathaniel Zilisch E-9 DRF (989)584-3941 TCF Scott Allen, Forensic Center Michael Guerin, Saginaw Brian Enrici E-9 SMT (517)780-6312 MRF Shannon Gatza E-9 Thumb (989)681-6668 Saginaw Scott Waggoner, Gus Harrison Monoletoe McDonald, SAI Program The MCO forensic officers have chosen Dennis Beecham, Handlon Michigan Training Unit Robert Fisher, St. Louis Executive Dawn Wilson E-9 IBC (616)527-2510 Jackson area Scott Norder E-9 JCF (517)780-5000 JCS/RGC to stay with MCO. Rita Wise, Huron Valley Womens Hans Vogt, Thumb Board meets Joseph Pary E-8 RGC (517)780-5600 DRC/DDC/MRF Brent Sowa E-9 URF (906)495-2275 LMF Paul Jensen, Ionia Darren Ansorge, West Shoreline But even with with Tony Marilyn Zachery WHV (734)572-9893 DDC/DRC Ricky Ries, Jackson Cooper Street Jerry Williams, Woodland those strong Bennae Brian Green E-9 ARF (517)265-3900 JCS Tonya Wysong E-9 RMI (616)527-2500 Macomb/Thumb/DDC Michael Wilds, Kinross Alex Turner E-9 DRF (989)584-3941 MCF numbers, the Richards of Josh Joyal E-9 URF (906)495-2275 AMF the Bennae Josh MIlls E-9 LCF (517)278-6942 SMT/RGC Executive Michael McBride E-9 Alger (906)387-5000 MBP group in MCO Ce n t r a l St a f f Christopher Bates E-9 MBP (906)226-6531 AMF February Nathan Brown E-9 LRF (231)773-9200 ECF Mel Grieshaber, Executive Director to discuss Kevin Volz E-9 URF (906)495-2275 TCF/SRF Mike Berro E-9 JCS (517) 780-6175 DDC/DRC/MRF/WHV Tangee Laza, Labor Relations Representative Cindy Kogut, Bookkeeper MCO’s Markus Huizar E-9 IBC (616)527-2510 TCF/SRF Dennis Kellar E-9 Alger (906)387-5000 SAI/SLF/SRF Karen Mazzolini, Labor Relations Representative Lori Iding, Grievance Coordinator future and Arturo Martinez E-9 JCS (517)780-6175 RGC Melanie Coleman E-9 WHV (734)572-9893 DDC/DRC Cherelyn Dunlap, Labor Relations Representative Stephanie Short, Receptionist/Secretary where Jeff Foldie, Labor Relations Representative Jeremy Tripp, Deputy for Governmental & Abigail Brown E-9 SAI (734)475-1368 ARF Donald Krchmar E-9 MTF (231)773-9200 TCF/MRF/SRF improve- Anita (Pere) Lloyd, Communications Specialist Community Affairs ments can Rick Holmberg E-9 IBC (616)527-2510 Jackson Area Malcolm Cook E-9 MRF (586)749-4900 DRC/DDC be made. Ryan Smith E-9 SMT (517)780-6314 TCF John Monville E-8 MBP (906)226-6531 AMF MCO’s 24-Ho u r An s w e r i n g Se r v i c e Michael Morse E-9 URF (906)495-2275 MPF Frank Gordon E-9 LMF (906)387-5000 KCF/URF When a critical incident occurs at your facility, contact MCO’s 24-Hour Richard Koski E-8 LMF (906)387-5000 MBP Jacob Haralson E-9 LMF (906)387-5000 MBP Answering Service by dialing 1-800-451-4878 or 517-485-3310 ext. 29. William McQuade E-9 IBC (616)527-2510 SLF, STF, SRF Dominic Morales E-9 RMI (616)527-2500 DRC/DDC Shawnda Cope E-9 LCF (517)278-6942 ARF Brian Welch E-9 LRF (231)773-9200 MCF The MCO REPORT is an award-winning publication of the Michigan Correc- Christine Hemry ARF (517) 265-3900 Jackson Area Dariusz Jatel E-9 RGC (517)780-5600 DDC/DRC tions Organization, Service Employees International Union Local 526M. The J. Holtz E-9 MCF (231)773-3201 SLF/STF Chad Baldini E-9 LMF (906)387-5000 MBP editor reserves the right to refuse any incoming articles that are detrimental to Marc Tervo E-9 MTU (616)527-3100 RMI MCO, SEIU Local 526M and its policies and the policies of the SEIU. All articles Me m b e r s g i v e MCO t h e s c o o p o n corrections c a r e e r s in o t h e r s t a t e s Dominique Romero E-8 WHV (734)572-9900 DDC/DRC Dean Morris E-9 RGC (517)780-5600 TCF or letters must be submitted by the first of the month prior to the next issue Brandon Williams E-9 SMT (517)780-6312 MRF/DRC Gustavo Regus E-9 JCS (517) 780-6175 DDC/DRC/MRF Every day, politicians are quoted in news stories “That’s what pissed me off the most,” he said. “They Ryan Tomadewicz worked at an Arizona prison oper- Charise Mayers CTO DRC (313)368-3200 MRF Amy Bungart E-9 JCF (517)780-5000 RGC MCO does not accept paid advertising in the MCO Report. No one is authorized boasting or dissing Right to Work laws. But why ask a had a 10-week academy there, too, and we graduate in ated by the Management Training Company and said Martin Rumohr E-9 MCF (231)773-3201 MRF Dylan Coston E-9 STF (989)681-6668 SLF to solicit advertising for the MCO Report in the name of MCO or SEIU Local politician what it’s like to work in a Right to Work state April. But in March, they said, ‘OK, we’re going to put a employees at the facility were trying to unionize when he Kendri McLean E-9 DRF (989)584-3941 SRF/SLF/STF David Patterson E-9 Alger (906)387-5000 Newberry 526M. when you can ask workers? pay freeze on this.’ “ quit a little more than year ago. Troy Groesbeck E-9 ARF (517)265-3900 SMT/RGC/JCS MCO asked two members to share their experience in Officers were promised raises in 2012 but they never It wasn’t uncommon for inmates to retaliate against James Demenov E-9 IBC (616)527-2510 DRF Ryan Jaykka E-9 LMF (906)387-5000 MBP/AMF Crystal Pieper E-9 MTU (616)527-3100 STF/SLF corrections in Right to Work states. materialized. Heyrman thought he would be making new rules by falsely accusing an officer in hopes he’d be To send e-mail to an MCO staff member, type his or her first name followed by: Ashley Cheeks E-8 JCF (517)780-5000 Detroit area/WCC/MRF Brandon Bell ARF (517)265-3900 DRC/Mound/Macomb @mco-seiu.org. about $19 an hour by that point. moved to a different post. Damon Robinson E-8 LCF (517)278-6942 Detroit area David Cox E-9 JCS (517) 780-6175 MRF/DDC/DRC/WHV “I left my family, my house and everything to come “That was one of the reasons we were trying to Chad Poynter E-8 LCF (517)278-6942 IBC/ICF/RMI/MTU Lou Ann Kasprzycki E-9 WHV (734)572-9893 Jackson area If you have changed your address, phone number, or e-mail, please inform MCO over here and better myself, but the (promised raises) unionize, (to get some) representation,” Tomadewicz Pa y r a i s e s never c o m e Roseanna Alfaro E-9 RMI (616)527-2500 TCF Ken Holman E-9 Alger (906)387-5000 Marquette immediately at 1-800-451-4878 (phone), 1-800-327-5266 (fax), or complete the aren’t happening,” he told his warden. said. “You know, so someone had our back. It was nice to Up around Marquette, Jeremy Bolen E-9 MTF (231)773-9200 LCF Anthony Corsi E-9 SMT (517)780-6314 MRF/TCF/DRC/DDC online form on our web site. At the warden’s suggestion, Heyrman wrote a letter to know someone was there when we were done wrong … people still talk about Brad Yadon E-8 SMT (517)780-6312 DRC/DDC/MRF/TCF Ahmed Bazzi E-8 SMT (517)780-6314 Detroit Area the Wyoming DOC director. He and others from Michi- “I always did what I was told, but I didn’t always get Allen Beonka E-8 JCF (517)780-5000 TCF y o m i n g the Mining Journal ad Kenneth Coolbaugh E-9 JCF (517)780-5000 RGC Visit us on the web at: www.mco-seiu.org gan weren’t getting what they were promised, he wrote. backed up by my supervisors. Once the union came in, Samantha Mason E-9 WHV (734)572-9892 STF W announcing job openings Eric Moslimani E-8 SMT (517)780-6004 Detroit area Editor - Anita (Pere) Lloyd F The letter made its way all the way to governor and the right toward the end of my career there, I had that back Keith Chamberlin E-9 LRF (231)773-9200 LMF with the Wyoming De- Matthew Dugus E-9 DRF (989)584-3941 SRF/SLF/STF legislature, but they “shut it right down,” Heyrman said. up, which was Latricia Pates E-8 JCF (517)780-5250 Detroit Reentry Center partment of Corrections. Corey Graebner E-9 DRF (989)584-3941 SRF In Wyoming and most states, there’s no entity like the nice to have. Drew Freed IBC (616)527-2510 DRF Duane Jeff Hutchinson E-9 DRF (989)584-3941 STF Civil Service Commission to guard state workers against And here, it’s :8 Douglas Richards E-9 LCF (517)278-6942 ARF worked irregular hours at a saw mill and had been trying Brian Mays E-9 IBC (616)527-2510 DRC/DDC “Were it not for the labor press, the labor movement would not be Tell us about your Chad Smith E-9 ARF (517)265-3900 RGC/JCS to get hired on with the Michigan Department of Cor- the political whims of legislators. nice to know I Christopher Vandenak- E-8 RMI (616)527-2500 MCF/LRF/MTF what it is today, and any man who tries to injure a labor paper is rections. But it was 2009, and the Department wasn’t “That’s when I made my mind up and applied for the have that repre- corrections experience ker Mercedes Heath E-8 SMT (517)780-6314 MRF/DDC a traitor to the cause.” --Samuel Gompers Richard Wyatt E-8 ICF (616)527-6331 TCF/SRF hiring. Heyrman was young, his wife was out of work, Michigan Department of Corrections,” Heyrman said. sentation.” in other states. Email Thomas Richardson E-9 LRF (231)773-9200 Ionia area Chris Gattshall E-9 JCF (517)780-5000 RGC so they figured they had nothing to lose by moving to There was a union that represented Wyoming officers, Tomadewicz [email protected]. Josiah Bush E-9 NCF (906)293-6200 URF/KCF Craig Miller E-9 RMI (616)527-2500 SLF/SRF/STF/DRF Matt Vasquez E-9 MTU (616)527-3100 TCF Are you volunteering? Tell us. Wyoming. He estimates three dozen other Michiganders but it was weak. Heyrman heard nothing from them dur- said he liked Angela Thompson E-9 MRF (586)749-4900 DDC Derrance Parker E-9 RMI (616)527-2500 DRC/MRF/WHV went, too. ing the pay raise debacle. In fact, Heyrman said he never the training in knew of the union until an organizer made rounds at his Arizona, especially “fight for your life” drills in which MCO would like to feature more positive stories and He worked at the Wyoming Honor Farm, where Level photos about our members’ volunteer work in their 1 inmates broke wild horses, bailed hay, showed animals facility right before he quit. Heyrman didn’t know of any trainers simulate an attack and officers practice self-de- Th e f i g h t s ! Po r t a l -to-p o r t a l , 4%, RTW l a w s u i t s s t i l l a l i v e Mo r e q u i c k n e w s ... grievance process for unfairly disciplined workers. fense. He also got valuable inmate contact in the acad- communities. This can help us increase public support at auction and carried out other farm chores. • The four-percent lawsuit is still at the Michigan and no hearing has been scheduled. Now Heyrman is back in the mitten state and working emy. Seniority in each class was assigned randomly, not • Once again, MCO will award 20 scholarships worth of corrections officers. If you or someone at your facility In many aspects, work in Wyoming wasn’t bad. The Supreme Court awaiting action. • The RUO technical appeal is still in the hands at Baraga. according to test scores. $750 each to children of MCO members. volunteers, please let us know! Fill out and mail this form Level 1 inmates were respectful, and the worst contra- The Court announced in January of a Civil Service Commission For Officer Heyrman, his main objective, whether he’s The starting wage at the private prison was $11 an Applicants must be enrolled in college this fall, and one of to MCO or fill out a volunteer form on our website. band usually found was tobacco and alcohol. Heyrman is would hear the case. review officer. working in Wyoming or Michigan, is getting everyone hour when Tomadewicz started in 2010. He was making their parents must be an MCO member in good standing for said he was making more in Wyoming than he’s making No hearing has been set, and the :8 The officer has no deadline for “home the way they came in.” $14.25 an hour when he left three years later. No pension Just as the MCO Report was at least the past three years. as an OJT in Michigan, thanks to the fact that Wyoming Court has no deadline to make a making a decision. Volunteer name(s) and facility was offered. He left the job so his family could move to going to press, a back- Print an application from mco-seiu.org. All applications has no state income tax. And Wyoming’s retirement plan decision. • A status conference is sched- Michigan to be near his wife’s family and raise their kids door privatization bill was must be postmarked by June 1, 2014. Volunteer contact number was good. In 2010, Heyrman was employee of the year at • The Supreme Court is also uled for May 6 in the portal-to- in the mid-west. Tomadewicz works at LCF. introduced in the senate. • May is the open window to apply for a seniority- the Wyoming Honor Farm. Wh o ’s g o t m y b a c k ? sitting on the Right to Work law- portal case. Higher pay is nice, Tomadewicz said, but he appreci- Please visit mco-seiu.org based transfer. Seniority-based transfers are handled by the Volunteer contact email But the month before Heyrman finished the Wyo- Corrections officers in Ari- suit filed by the Coalition of State for information on this bill MCO and the Department are ates solid union representation the most. Department. To apply, see your personnel office. ming academy, the state legislature instated a pay freeze. zona are left with little recourse Employee Unions, which includes and other breaking news in legal mediation, meaning the case r i z o n a “It’s nice to know if I’m doing my job correctly, I got For more information on seniority-based transfers, see Heyrman made $16.80 when he started in 2010 and when A when inmates accuse them of MCO. on our fights. could be resolved without further Please list and describe your volunteer activities: someone looking out for me,” he said. Article 15, Part D, Section A-2 in your contract. he left the job in 2013. D wrongdoing. Again, the Court has no deadline court action. SEIU b a c k s MCO t h r o u g h o u t aftermath o f ICF e s c a p e MCO Re p o r t w i n s f o u r a w a r d s f r o m t h e Michigan La b o r Pr e s s SEIU Public Services Division Leader Kirlin said it was important to her to visit ICF after work to do their jobs under very tough conditions. The The MCO Report received four awards at the Michi- • Second Place for best news article. (“Detroit Deten- for no reason? Unions Fight back!” Fall 2013 edition.) Eileen Kirlin visited Ionia Correctional the escape. lack of funding to maintain the infrastructure of the facil- gan Labor Press conference April 10-13. tion Center up and running, thanks to MDOC officers,” You can view PDF versions of these past editions at Facility after the February escape to show “It was important for me to visit the Ionia Cor- ity makes the job of a corrections officer even harder.” Upcoming volunteer events The MCO Report won: Fall 2013 edition.) mco-seiu.org. the international’s support. rectional Facility, particularly given that an escape SEIU has offered MCO assistance in defending the of- • First Place for photographic excellence. (The photo • Third Place for best editorial (“Presidential Ponder- We couldn’t do it without our members. Thanks for Kirlin and MCO President Tom Tylutki occurred a few weeks before,” Kirlin said. “And I also ficer unfairly reprimanded for the escape. What: in the Spring 2013 edition shows recruits taking the cor- ings,” Winter 2013 edition.) your support! spoke with officers, toured the segregation wanted to express SEIU’s support for the MCO mem- ICF members were appreciative of the international’s Date and Time: rections officer’s oath.) • Honorable Mention for best collage (“Concessions and general population housing units, and bers who work there and do an incredibly stressful concern and offer to help, Tylutki said. Location: stopped by the control center. Eileen Kirlin job. I was so impressed with how hard MCO members

Sp r i n g 2014 Michigan CO’s n a m e a d d e d to officer m e m o r i a l Su m m e r 2014 Presidential George Haight, a gatekeeper at name to the memorial. He attend- Po n d e r i n g s the Michigan State Penitentiary, was ed the commemoration in Wash- by finally recognized this spring for ington, along with other members making the ultimate sacrifice in 1893. of the Michigan Department of As MCO reported in the winter Corrections Honor Guard. But 2014 issue, Haight was poisoned the guests of honor, in Reasoner’s by inmate Robert Irving Latimer. opinion, were Haight’s family. Haight died, but Latimer was re- “The best part is George I would like to start with saying thank you, troops, for holding our prison leased 40 years later. Haight’s decedents were able to system together. Many MDOC decisions have been made that the MCO central This spring, Haight’s name was make the trip to Washington,” Rea- office was opposed to. The harsh reality of it is that you are the ones picking up engraved in the marble at the Na- soner said. “They are so apprecia- Proudly Representing Michigan Corrections and Forensic Officers for over 40 Years the pieces 24 hours a day, seven days a week. tional Law Enforcement Officers tive. It’s very humbling.” It’s no secret to anyone that MCO, on several occasions, told MDOC we op- Memorial in Washington, D.C. His Photos clockwise from top: An MDOC posed the elimination of the academy. The training and standards were admired name was formally dedicated May 13 patch and other law enforcement across the nation and was second to no other state. It brought recruits together during National Police Week. More memorabilia under George Haight’s name on the National Law Enforcement in an esprit de corps. But now the training is done through colleges. MDOC says than 20,000 uniformed law enforce- Officers Memorial./ “give it a chance” and “we are working on letting veterans use GI bill funding for ment officers from around the world George Haight’s survivors (from left) tuition.” Meanwhile, the troops in the trenches of our prisons suffer the reper- attended a candlelight vigil, where Daniel Evans, Kia Evans, Terese Evans, Mark Evans and Kathy Evans with the cussions of being 20, 30 and even 40 or more officers short at facilities. Officers Haight and the names of others Michigan DOC Honor Guard member are frequently mandated and forced to work long, excessive hours, while those added to the memorial this year were Jeff Reasoner outside the U.S. Capitol./ Reasoner next to the memorial./ who made this decision enjoy their evenings at home. read. MDOC Honor Guard members (from MCO has written a letter to Director Dan Heyns asking him to run a few Michigan DOC Honor Guard left) Jeff Reasoner, Stan Lenord, Petra academies of 200 COs each to help alleviate the pressure. (Recruitment for this and MCO member Jeff Reasoner Lopez, John Cordell and Kirk Downs. Photos by Dawn Jones, Petra Lopez and should not be a challenge – OSE testified at the impasse panel that every vacancy made the push to include Haight’s Jeff Reasoner. in state employment has 150 or more applicants). Due to this strain, MCO is asking members to not volunteer to work out of class. MCO usually has no issue with members working out of class, but in this An o t h e r Sp e c i a l Ol y m p i c s Su mm e r Ga m e s in t h e b o o k s current staffing crisis, we ask you stay in uniform and slow down the mandatory The Special Olympics Summer Games were May “You meet somebody, and over the years, they overtime. 29 - 31 at Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleas- get to know you. And because we work in such While the catastrophe in the MDOC kitchens continues, let’s be fair and re- ant. a negative environment, this is such as positive Top: Corrections of- member this: Director Heyns did not advocate bringing in a private food service The games kicked off with a Law Enforcement experience, and that’s why I (volunteer),” Hunsinger ficers at Central Michi- vendor. The real culprits are Gov. Snyder and the Michigan legislature. They gan University for the Torch Run send-off at the Capitol. said. 2014 Special Olympics forced this down Heyns’ throat. They forced the Department to bid out food Several volunteers representing the Michigan This year is the 30th anniversary of the Law En- summer games. Cour- service, and their actions have resulted in a disrupted prison system and thou- tesy photo. Department of Corrections and police agencies at- forcement Torch Run, said Lois Arnold, President/ sands in hidden costs. Now, legislators are missing in action. They refuse to clean Below: COs Marc tended to show their support. CEO of Special Olympics Michigan. In the Torch Bragg, Jason Duncan up the mess they created. We all hold our breath and hope it ends peacefully “It is just an unbelievable experience watch- Run, officers pass a torch relay style from Lansing and James Sims and sooner rather than later. athletes show off MCO ing the athletes and the excitement that they get, to Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, gear. Photo by Lacy I feel obligated to comment on remarks Rep. Joe Haveman, chairman of the especially when they medal,” MTU officer Barb where the summer Olympic games are held. Duncan. House Committee on Appropriations and the former chair on the House cor- Choryan said. JCF Officer Rennia Funches sang the Star-Span- rections budget committee, gave to the media in early July. Haveman said these MTU officer Marianne Hunsinger said some of gled Banner at the torch run event, and MDOC problems were going on in the kitchens before Aramark took over, but now, the athletes are like family. Director Dan Heyns gave remarks. union members are just reporting it. Really, Rep. Haveman? If corrections of- ficers didn’t take an active role in the kitchen crisis, the situation would undoubt- edly be worse. We owe custody staff thanks for bringing problems to the atten- Revenues Amount tion of wardens and administrators and for keeping the peace. Ce n t r a l p h o t o s Membership Dues $1,016,994 MCO members, educate yourselves as to who allowed this to happen in the Non-Member Fees $21,585 prison kitchens. Remember everything that has happened to you the last four Interest $3,958 years and who was responsible. Gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer, while in From Affiliates $2,880 the senate, introduced a law to outlaw private prisons here in Michigan. Recently, Total Revenues $1,045,417 he has asked Gov. Snyder to discontinue the Aramark contract. Another hot topic within the ranks is 12-hour shifts. The previous MCO Expenses Executive Board stopped petitions last year because bargaining was upon us. As Arbitration $700 you know, MCO was at impasse on this matter. We retained mutual agreement. Books, dues and subscriptions $614 I won’t get into our strategy here in a document OSE could read, but I will say, Collective Bargaining $19,566 Ce n t r a l Co m m i t t e e El e c t s Ex e c u t i v e Bo a r d , as long as we retain mutual agreement, we have a mechanism for members to Computer expense $6,865 choose their shift length. s t r i k e s d o w n c h a n g e in 12-h o u r s h i f t v o t i n g r u l e s Continuing education $4,521 We bid farewell to outgoing board members John Ost, Dennis Beecham and Contributions $18,275 Three new at-large members were elected to the MCO Executive Board at the May Central Committee meet- Brian Mahoney. They have over 70 years of combined service as union repre- Depreciation $17,332 ing. sentatives and over 80 years in the trenches. I would like to thank them for their Insurance $54,434 years of hard work and dedication to MCO. Byron Osborn (URF), Paul Jones (RGC) and Ray Sholtz (SLF) were elected. Sholtz previously served on the We welcome new trustees Byron Osborn (URF chapter president with many Leased Equipment $2,847 Board. They replace Brian Mahoney (MBP), Dennis Beecham (MTU) and John Ost (RGC). Mahoney has re-

Legal and Accounting $5,600 PAID tired; Ost and Beecham plan to retire soon. MCO thanks them for their dedication and their service.

years of experience in different roles), Ray Sholtz (SLF vice president with expe- Non-Profit Organization Permit No. 533 MCO Report $3,236 U.S. POSTAGE Cary Johnson (JCF) and Ed Clements (AMF) were reelected to at-large positions. President Tom Tylutki rience as a chapter president and six years of experience on the board), and Paul Lansing, Michigan Jones (RGC chapter president in his second term; Jones has been bumped several Meetings and Conferences $40,106 (CFP), Vice President Andy Potter (MTU), Treasurer Bill Henderson (SRF) and Secretary Brent Kowitz (SMT) times due to closures.) The new board looks forward to serving the membership. Office and Administrative $4,581 ran unopposed and were reelected. Organizing $4,120 Thanks is also due to the Election Committee, led by Larry Henley (LMF). The six-person committee col- Stay safe. Pension Contribution $35,774 lected ballots and tallied votes. Postage $2,313 Also at the Central Committee meeting, reports were given by MCO president Tom Tylutki and Executive Repairs and Maintenance $17,772 Director Mel Grieshaber. The current contract and the negotiation process, and the RUO, 4 percent, Right to Salaries $152,928 Work and portal-to-portal challenges were addressed. (Find updates on lawsuits at mco-seiu.org). Ongoing con- Taxes - Payroll $16,597 cerns included problems with the private food service vendor and other privatization matters. Legislation and Statement of Activities 1st Quarter 2014 Taxes - Per Capita $280,434 the 2014-2015 budget was reviewed as well. Telephone $12,190 In other business, there was discussion concerning 12 hour shifts. A motion was made to require signatures Utilities $9,898 of at least two-thirds of the chapter members to petition for a vote on 12-hour shifts. After lively debate, the Photos clockwise from top: Ray Sholtz sits at the Board table shortly after being sworn in./ John Ost (RGC) speaks. Greg Patricio (LRF), Total Expenses $710,703 Wade Wakefield (LRF) and Bev Morse (LRF)./Ross Shubert (URF) speaks while Teresa Nolan (NCF) watches./Joe Wohlfert (ICF) and others motion was tabled. vote./ Executive Director Mel Grieshaber advises Central delegates on bylaws relevant to voting while President Tom Tylutki and Recording Change in Unrestricted Net Assets $334,714 Secretary Brent Kowitz look on./ Mike Chantelois (MBP) speaks./ Scott Kurtz (DRF) and Larry Henley (LMF) collect Board ballots. Michigan Corrections Organization Kalamazoo Street 421 W. Lansing, MI 48933 Photos clockwise from top: The newly elected Board is sworn in./ The election committee counts votes./Cory Reid (TCF) and other Central delegates review an OT proce- al:opeiu459afl-cio dures chart./ Vice President Andy Potter speaks./ Kevin McDaniel (MPF), Kacy Datema (RMI) and Wayne Sipperley (RMI) vote. See back page for more Central photos. Su m m e r 2014 t a t e x e c u t i v e o a r d Exchange If you are interested in placing your name on the Exchange Transfers list, (Article 15, Part Please note: MCO S E B D, Section A-6) please send the following information: your name, your home phone number, • Due to space constrictions, the Exchange Transfer List will be removed from the MCO Tom Tylutki, President Sp e c i a l s e c t i o n – g e t i n v o lv e d , s h a p e y o u r f u t u r e Transfer classification (E-9, E-10), etc.), current institution, desired institution and your facility’s phone Report, starting with the Fall 2014 edition. Please visit the exchange transfer list at www. Andy Potter, Vice President Cary Johnson, Trustee number to: Anita Lloyd, c/o MCO Report, 421 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48933, or send mco-seiu.org/2011/09/07/exchange-transfer-list/. Bill Henderson, Financial Secretary Ed Clements, Trustee List via e-mail to [email protected]. Contact Anita when your name should be removed from the • You cannot transfer to Woodland or Forensic Center. Officers at these facilities are a different Brent Kowitz, Recording Secretary Ray Sholtz, Trustee You’ve read it before—MCO is always encourag- The potential benefits of your involvement are training academy. list. classification. If you would like to work at one of these prisons, you must apply. ing members to do their homework when it comes plenty. First and foremost, you could shakeup our Volunteering is a great way to educate and bond The Exchange Transfer List can also be found online at www.mco-seiu.org. • Those with the E-8 classification may not transfer until they achieve E-9 status. E-8 officers are Byron Osborn, Trustee Paul Jones, Trustee on this list for planning purposes. to legislators’ votes and candidates’ stances. Never state leadership. The majority of our state repre- with potential lawmakers. People like Jeremy Tripp, MCO Ch a p t e r Pr e s i d e n t s is this more important than in elections for state sentatives and legislators are not sympathetic to the MCO’s deputy for governmental and community NAME CLASSIFI- CURRENT CURRENT FACILITY DESIRED FACILITY NAME CLASSIFI- CURRENT CURRENT FACILITY DESIRED FACILITY Larry Henley, Alger Kamal Cariuty Jr., Lakeland CATION FACILITY PHONE NUMBER CATION FACILITY PHONE NUMBER Macomb office. Governor, state legislators, one U.S. senator fact that middle class wages are stagnant while the affairs, and MCO Executive Director Mel Grieshab- Ed Clements, Baraga Ponda Esu, Craig Berryman E-8 DRC (313)368-3200 TCF Kendri McLean E-9 DRF (989)584-3941 SRF/SLF/STF Alan Augustine, Bellamy Creek Edward Snively, Marquette Tim Blain, Central Michigan and U.S. representatives will be on the ballot Nov. 4. wealth of the 1 percent skyrockets. Most of them er lobby for you, but when you get involved, legisla- Jason Peltier E-9 RGC (517)780-5846 ECF/MPF Troy Groesbeck E-9 ARF (517)265-3900 SMT/RGC/JCS Wade Wakefield Brooks MCO is asking members to kick it up a notch. aren’t appreciative of the stress and danger of your tors can put a face with the issues. They better un- Eric Stott, Carson City Lashae Simmons, Muskegon Brandon McMurphy E-9 DRF (989)584-3941 SLF Ryan Jaykka E-9 LMF (906)387-5000 MBP/AMF Byron Osborn, Chippewa Teresa Nolan, Newberry The election is three months away—how are you work environment, either. derstand their actions affect real people, who work Leon Raleigh E-9 RGC (517)780-5250 MRF/DRC/DDC Ashley Cheeks E-8 JCF (517)780-5000 Detroit area/WCC/MRF Abraham Peraza, Detroit Detention Christopher Schmidt, Oaks going to spend that time? Are you willing to set By their votes, they forced the Department a tremendously hazardous and demanding job. This Chad Hallock E-9 DRF (989)584-3941 SLF Damon Robinson E-8 LCF (517)278-6942 Detroit area Lee Gatson, Detroit Reentry Ronald Niemi, Ojibway Cotton Joe Hemenway, Parnall aside some time to volunteer on a campaign? Or of Corrections to request proposals from private builds MCO’s strength in a different way than the Jason Maurer E-9 DRF (989)584-3941 SLF Chad Poynter E-8 LCF (517)278-6942 IBC/ICF/RMI/MTU Arthur Alvarado, Paul Jones, Egeler Terry John, Pugsley Joseph Van Buskirk E-9 DRF (989)584-3941 SLF Roseanna Alfaro E-9 RMI (616)527-2500 TCF with your party’s campaign activities in your county? prison and food service companies. The bids to Executive Board and the few staff members at the Joe Voorheis, FOA Kacy Datema, Michigan Reformatory Maybe contact a group like the League of Women privatize a prison didn’t meet a minimum threshold MCO central office can do. Gayle Hutchinson E-9 STF (989)681-6668 SLF Jeremy Bolen E-9 MTF (231)773-9200 LCF Scott Allen, Forensic Center Michael Guerin, Saginaw Voters to see if they need help organizing a debate? of savings, but Aramark took over food operations Be responsible with your freedom. Don’t waste James Rupright E-9 STF (989)681-6668 SLF/TCF Brad Yadon E-8 SMT (517)780-6312 DRC/DDC/MRF/TCF Scott Waggoner, Gus Harrison Monoletoe McDonald, SAI Program

Mike Wirth E-9 STF (989)681-6668 ext. SRF Kenneth Coolbaugh E-9 JCF (517)780-5200 RGC Dennis Beecham, Handlon Michigan Training Unit Robert Fisher, St. Louis Even if you don’t have time to dedicate hours last year (despite their initial bids showing only it. Make your voice count, and when it comes to the 8243 Rita Wise, Huron Valley Womens Hans Vogt, Thumb Eric Moslimani E-9 SMT (517)780-6004 Detroit area West Shoreline a week to a cause, or the health to canvass a large small savings). Meanwhile, the governor hired DOC people who want you to vote for them, hold them Brandon McClary E-9 KCF (906)495-2282 MPF Paul Jensen, Ionia Darren Ansorge, Matthew Dugas E-9 DRF (989)584-3941 SRF/SLF/STF Ricky Ries, Jackson Cooper Street Jerry Williams, Woodland neighborhood on foot for hours on end, everyone leadership who chose to downgrade the inmate accountable. Todd Tyrrell E-8 RGC (517)780-5600 DDC/DRC/MRF Corey Graebner E-9 DRF (989)584-3941 SRF Michael Wilds, Kinross Stanley Kinner E-8 JCF (517)780-5000 MRF can donate something. Maybe you can make calls classification system, close most gun towers dur- So, what are you doing the next three months? Jeff Hutchinson E-9 DRF (989)584-3941 STF Nicholas Rule E-9 RMI (616)527-2500 DRF/SLF a few hours one afternoon, or send a letter touting ing most shifts, close positions, eliminate around- Brian Mays E-9 IBC (616)527-2510 DRC/DDC MCO Ce n t r a l St a f f Brent Sowa E-9 LMF (906)387-5000 URF Mel Grieshaber, Executive Director the benefits of a candidate to your local newspaper. the-clock PSV patrols and dismantle our esteemed Richard Wyatt E-8 ICF (616)527-6331 TCF/SRF Zachary Page E-9 LRF (231)773-9200 MCF Tangee Laza, Labor Relations Representative Cindy Kogut, Bookkeeper Chris Gattshall E-9 JCF (517)780-5000 RGC Thomas Richardson E-9 LRF (231)773-9200 MCF Karen Mazzolini, Labor Relations Representative Lori Iding, Grievance Coordinator Craig Miller E-9 RMI (616)527-2500 SLF/SRF/STF/DRF Cherelyn Dunlap, Labor Relations Representative Stephanie Short, Receptionist/Secretary Jeff Houck E-9 SMT (517)780-6312 DRC/DDC Pu t t i n g t h e pieces together Angela Thompson E-9 MRF (586)749-4900 DDC Jeff Foldie, Labor Relations Representative Jeremy Tripp, Deputy for Governmental & Johnathan Saylor E-9 ECF (231)563-5253 MPF Government entities and departments are highly intertwined. One branch or department’s actions can create a domino effect that impacts the other sectors. Here’s a quick Kevin Chaffin E-9 IBC (616)527-2510 St. Louis area/DRF Anita (Pere) Lloyd, Communications Specialist Community Affairs Robert Howe E-9 LRF (231)773-9200 MCF chart explaining who answers to whom, and how so many players can influence state workers. Christopher Balmes E-9 IBC (616)527-2510 RGC Adrian Daogaru E-9 CTO DRC (313)368-3200 MRF MCO’s 24-Ho u r An s w e r i n g Se r v i c e Don Gaines E-9 JCF (517)780-5000 RGC Lawrence Rihel E-8 MTU (616)527-3100 Jackson area Kyle Dorris E-9 DRF (989)584-3941 SRF/St. Louis area When a critical incident occurs at your facility, contact MCO’s 24-Hour Martin Crowley E-9 JCF (517)780-5200 JCS Answering Service by dialing 1-800-451-4878 or 517-485-3310 ext. 29. 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Arturo Martinez E-9 JCS (517)780-6175 RGC Ken Holman E-9 LMF (906)387-5000 MBP volunteers, please let us know! Fill out and mail this form 4% wage contribution and Right to Work. Both The Civil Service Commission’s Hearings and Abigail Brown E-9 SAI (734)475-1368 ARF Anthony Corsi E-9 SMT (517)780-6314 MRF/TCF/DRC/DDC to MCO or fill out a volunteer form on our website. lawsuits have worked their way through the lower Mediation Division is handling the RUO dispute. Rick Holmberg E-9 IBC (616)527-2510 Jackson Area Ahmed Bazzi E-8 SMT (517)780-6314 Detroit Area courts and are now awaiting action by the Michigan • The media “checks” government and shapes Ryan Smith E-9 SMT (517)780-6314 TCF Allen Beonka E-9 JCF (517)780-5000 TCF Volunteer name(s) and facility Samantha Mason E-9 WHV (734)572-9892 STF Supreme Court. public debate and opinions which can influence the Frank Gordon E-9 LMF (906)387-5000 KCF/URF Latricia Pates E-8 JCF (517)780-5250 DRC Volunteer contact number Jacob Haralson E-9 LMF (906)387-5000 MBP Drew Freed IBC (616)527-2510 DRF Dominic Morales E-9 RMI (616)527-2500 MRF/TCF Douglas Richards E-9 LCF (517)278-6942 ARF/JCS Volunteer contact email Brian Welch E-9 LRF (231)773-9200 MCF MCO recognizes Officers o f t h e Ye a r Chad Smith E-9 ARF (517)265-3900 RGC/JCS Dariusz Jatel E-9 RGC (517)780-5600 DDC/DRC Mercedes Heath E-8 SMT (517)780-6314 MRF/DDC Although MCO did not participate in because MDOC’s actions indicate the ad- pride in the work COs do and believe Chet Baldini E-9 LMF (906)387-5000 MBP Please list and describe your volunteer activities: Matt Vasquez E-9 MTU (616)527-3100 TCF MDOC’s Corrections Officer of the Year ministration does not truly care about of- they deserve an event of their own. Dominique Romero E-8 WHV (734)572-9900 DDC/DRC Derrance Parker E-9 RMI (616)527-2500 DRC/MRF/WHV Awards Ceremony and Appreciation Ban- ficers. Hosting an annual banquet seems MCO also received a proclamation Brandon Williams E-9 SMT (517)780-6312 MRF/DRC quet this year, the union sent congratula- like lip service. Actions speak louder than from the governor designating May 4-11, Charise Mayers CTO DRC (313)368-3200 MRF tory plaques to the officers of the year at words. 2014 as Correctional Officers Week. Martin Rumohr E-9 MCF (231)773-3201 MRF all 35 chapters. The awards banquet was started Michigan governors have granted MCO’s MCO wanted to recognize this through MCO and MDOC’s joint effort request for a CO week proclamation ev- Looking for retirements? See the Fall 2014 MCO Report for a :8 Upcoming volunteer events achievement without formally supporting several decades ago. The Department ery year for more than 30 years. Due to space constrictions, the Exchange Transfer List will list of members who retired since May 2014. What: the banquet. wanted to expand it to include other clas- be removed from the MCO Report, starting with the Fall 2014 Date and Time: As MCO reported in the Jan. 17 sifications. Although MCO appreciates edition. Please visit the exchange transfer list at www.mco-seiu. Left: 2014 MTU CO of the Year Dennis Beecham Location: KYI, MCO dropped out of the banquet the work others do, we take particular with his MCO plaque. Photo by Ron McComb. org/2011/09/07/exchange-transfer-list/.

Su m m e r 2014 De t r o i t Ch i l d r e n ’s Da y picnic b r i n g s s m i l e s Fa l l 2014 Presidential Officers and their families enjoyed food, cause “the kids would kill me if I didn’t,” he said. Po n d e r i n g s fellowship, music and games at the 2014 MCO Some children don’t get to go on summer trips to by Children’s Day Picnic. amusement parks or beaches, but they can have a MCO asked a few Hundreds of people attended. They caught up day of outdoor fun at the picnic. officers, “What’s your with old coworkers and made new friends. Funding this year came from the employee This year, 250 kids received a backpack full of clubs at the Forensic Center, Macomb and Wood- favorite part of the school supplies at the picnic. Gift cards to Meijer land. Detroit Reentry Center and MCO also picnic?” and restaurants were also awarded for winning sponsored. Well, the verdict is in. The governor has deemed Aramark a success and an games like wheel barrel and sack races and an egg Thank you to all who volunteered and donated “I like to see everybody smiling and asset to the Michigan Department of Corrections. (I will address later the guber- toss. resources to make the picnic a success. none of that negative atmosphere natorial election and how out of touch Gov. Rick Snyder is with the citizens of Chappell said he and others have kept the See you next year! (behind the walls).” – CO Collins, DDC Proudly Representing Michigan Corrections and Forensic Officers for over 40 Years Michigan. This contract is just another example.) event going all these years for the smiles and be- I would like to once again thank the members who gave us information, con- Clockwise from “The positive atmosphere it brings … tacted lawmakers and the media, and showed up for the informational picket on top: It’s good seeing everybody from the Aug. 14 at the governor’s office. Kids flipped different facilities coming together to I encourage all members to stay vigilant at all times, especially in the kitchens, for the three bounce houses put something like this together.” which we all know are the most vulnerable spots in the prisons. Keep the infor- at the picnic. – CO Dorsey, DDC mation on Aramark flowing to the MCO Central Office. Never assume we know Face painting is what’s going on at your facility. We don’t know unless someone tells us. Your help a big attraction “What I love about the picnic is that Th e r a c e is o n ... at the picnic enables leaders and staff to advocate for a safer environment for you. it’s family friendly, and they have I would like to remind everyone of the Nov. 4 election and why it’s so impor- every year. MCO President good food. And they always manage tant. The last four years have been the worst in my 30-year career. It has been Tom Tylutki to pick a beautiful day.” nothing short of persistent attacks on COs and FSAs with no end in sight. I don’t with DDC Chap- – CO McLeod, WHV need to remind you, under Gov. Snyder’s watch, the 4 percent, RUO classifica- ter President tion and full-time PSVs were taken away. Gun towers were closed, assignments Angela Dalton. MCO Executive “You get to see all your retired em- were closed and food service was privatized (could we be next?). Snyder endlessly Board Trustee ployees come and gather. You get to defends Aramark and refuses to terminate the contract, even after a KCF Ara- Paul Jones and see their grandkids, they get to see mark worker allegedly asked an inmate to murder another prisoner. The governor MCO Executive your kids … I like how we come back and MDOC misled the public when they failed to correct media stories citing the Treasurer Bill Henderson with together.” $98,000 Aramark fine. No one knew the fine had been suspended until Progress Disney charac- – CO Bolton, WHV Michigan, a liberal group, obtained an email from Dan Heyns saying he would call ters. it off. Tylutki grills “I like the food and the fellowship. On Nov. 4, you have the opportunity to elect candidates to change all of this with DRC Chap- ter President and bring some sanity back to our state government. MCO has endorsed Mark It’s nice to catch up with some old Lee Gatson at coworkers.” Schauer for governor. Mark is against privatization of any public services, Right the Children’s to Work and the pension tax. In fact, when he served in the state legislature, he Day picnic. – CMO Davis, CFP introduced a bill to outlaw private prisons. We have listed MCO’s endorsements in this issue. We simply want all officers to know how the candidates stand on issues relevant to corrections and forensic officers and cast informed votes. Encour- Re t i r e m e n t s Revenues Amount Who's got your back? age your families and friends to also cast informed votes. Maybe the next time we Membership Dues $853,512 speak, Michigan will have a new governor who shares officers’ concerns and fights Jeffrey Alexander Randy Croyle Teresa Kotsch Robert Reeves Non-Member Fees $14,068 for their safety. Gerald Allen Glen Cummins Tod Lavictor Henry Reilly Interest $2,015 Cary Alvarado George Davidson Daniel Lawrence Mark Rockafellow Go v e r n o r , a t t o r n e y general, In other news, 12-hour shift petitions were submitted and verified for Alger, From Affiliates $2,880 Baraga and West Shoreline, but MDOC pulled the plug on new pilots. Keep in Roger Anderson Kirk Dewitt Kendall Lemke Elvis Rodgers Total Revenues $872,475 mind, pilots are started by mutual agreement between MDOC and MCO. The lack Portia Andrews Timothy Doss Ray Lenz Lori Sahl U.S. Se n a t o r a n d s t a t e Robert Ankney Scott Doyle Rick Lewis Michael Salas of officers and new recruits were factors the Department cited. I can’t say I’m sur- Expenses prised the current academies are failing to recruit candidates. I have asked Director Beverly Applegate John Edington Ronald Long Keith Salmi Arbitration $4,500 legislators o n No v . 4 b a l l o t Dan Heyns to hold paid academies to fill desperate vacancies. But the Department Sonya Barbee Douglas Erskin Brett Lowden Edward Schneider Terry Barker Walter Escoe Brian Mahoney Shelly Sercombe Books $6,165 is now covering half of the training tuition, and five classes are scheduled this fall. Gregory Beam Timothy Everts Victoria Manfrin Martin Sherlund Collective Bargaining $3,100 The SLF chapter had a vote before the Department’s moratorium and did start It’s been a long time since the consequences of a state election were so great. Ronald Beaudoin Loran Fickle Wayne Marta James Shonamon Computer expense $7,780 a 12-hour pilot. MCO Treasurer Bill Henderson and I recently toured to address Four years ago, Rick Snyder was elected governor, and the Department of Corrections and state employment will Tracy Berg Douglas First Sebastian Martin Brian Slawinski Consulting $2,583 never be the same. the officers’ concerns and meet briefly with the warden. The tour went great, and I Jeffrey Bernath Norma Ford Brian Mastaw Sean Smith Continuing education $3,307 Candidate Snyder’s talking points seemed somewhat fair – shared sacrifice would be required from state employ- will be back to speak with other shifts soon. James Bird Lincoln Forrest Greg Mattson Thomas Smith I would like to publicly recognize the Parnall and Cotton chapters in Jackson. Richard Boody Louis Foskett Phillip Maynard Richard Snyder Contributions $500 ees, business owners and others to bring Michigan’s economy out of the doldrums. Snyder said the best approach They recently held fundraisers for the MCO Crisis Fund and together raised well Ruth Booth Scott Fountain Duane McKitterick Sandra Snyder- Depreciation $17,587 was to ask state employees to sacrifice one time, so they didn’t have to worry about being tapped on the shoulder over $3,000. As we all know, the MCO Crisis Fund is strictly made up of donated Cody Boucher Gordon Francisco Sharon Medlin Sumner Elections 454 year after year. Doing so would create an “adversarial environment,” he said. But under Snyder’s guise of wanting to money and allows MCO to give out thousands of dollars yearly to members and Christopher Brian Gay Gail Merten Timothy Sprague Insurance $55,467 reinvent Michigan, Corrections and other departments have endured attacks even outside of bargaining times. RUO their families in times of catastrophe. Thank you, employees and volunteers at Bourne Gregory Griffes John Miller Gary Stromer Leased Equipment $2,820 pay was abolished. Prisons were closed, resulting in transfers and layoffs. Snyder’s MDOC administration lowers Parnall and Cotton. And here’s a special thank you to Warden Randall Haas for Mark Bradshaw Laura Grinnell HB Moes JosephTenney Legal and Accounting $25,546 inmate classification levels so much, we’re hearing more stories of violence in Level I housing units than we have Susan Brookins James Hamilton Tim Monroe Michael Thiemann helping these events take place. MCO Report $4,909 in decades. As the governor and many legislators pursue a “business model” for corrections, they have ignored or Kudos to the many officers and their families that planned and worked to make James Brugman Steven Hazen David Moody Rico Torreano Meetings and Conferences $78,402 dismissed safety concerns and privatized prison food services. Four percent of salary was demanded from employees the annual Southeast Children’s Day Picnic a success. Several hundred members Kevin Burns Robert Hazlett Marion Moore Randall Office and Administrative $6,858 in the defined benefit plan. Pensions were taxed and middle-class tax credits were eliminated to offset huge corporate Larry Bushard Douglas Hickman Kenneth Moss Trierweiler PAID

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photos. Lansing, Michigan desk, and then blamed labor unions for the move. Stay safe. Campeau Roblee Holyfield Deborah Mullins Randy Trudell Organizing $4,373 Larry Carpenter John Honzik Michael Murray Paul Turner Pension Contribution $41,519 In 2011, Snyder asked for steep concessions. State employees agreed to take the hits if it would help Michigan’s Marilyn Chadwick Donald Hoopes Molly Nelson William Vernetti Postage $905 revival. But in 2013, state negotiators again tried to take even more. They focused on health care this time. When the Todd Chapin Robert Hoseth Fred Neubecker Howard Wade Repairs and Maintenance $14,412 parties went to impasse, the state wanted to give MCO members 1 percent raises while demanding they pay more for Millie Cheatham Sammie Hughes Gene North Leon Weidmann health care. Salaries $214,461 Barbara Choryan Daniel Humphreys Garth Parish Keith Wieber This election may be the most important one of your career. Bonnie Christian Darrell Isaacson James Parker Dean Willey Statement of Activities 2nd Quarter 2014 Social activities $8,406 As state employees, we elect our own bosses. We can help paint a new picture, one where all of Michigan can John Clark James Isaacson Roger Parr George Williams Taxes - Payroll $16,662 prosper. Randall Cole Leenort Jackson Charles Peckham Karen Wills Taxes - Per Capita $273,442 Don’t forget the impact of other state offices – the state legislature, Attorney General and members of the Michi- Looking for the Ronald Coleman Gregory Jolokai James Peterman David Wilson Telephone $5,700 Zerita Conley Latora Jones Kevin Peterson Gayle Wilson gan Supreme Court. Federal offices are up as well – U.S. representative and one U.S. senator. Exchange Transfer List? Utilities $9,549 Rose Conner William Joyce Jack Pickett Joseph Wollan Please see MCO’s endorsements on the next page and cast an educated vote Nov. 4. We’re stronger together. Kimberly Cook Deborah Kallio Dennis Piontek Ronald Worden Total Expenses $810,034 As announced in the Summer MCO Report, the Exchange Rodney Coston David Kangas Lisa Quibell Peter Zissimos Change in Unrestricted Net Assets $62,441 Transfer List has been removed due to space constraints. You Jeff Couch Larry Kitchen Clair Randolph Photos clockwise from top: A view of the Capitol from the Michigan Supreme Court.• Gov. Rick Snyder. • Corrections officers train for a mobili- can still view the list on our website, mco-seiu.org. Michigan Corrections Organization Kalamazoo Street 421 W. Lansing, MI 48933 Address Service Requested Larry Crouch Harry Kolka John Rankin zation • Gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer speaks to corrections officers in Jackson. al:opeiu459afl-cio Fa l l 2014 St r e s s a n d y o u r h e a l t h — c onversation o n c o r r e c t i o n s -s p e c i f i c s t r e s s b r o a d e n s MCO St a t e Ex e c u t i v e Bo a r d p e c i a l s e c t i o n s endorsed c a n d i d a t e s f o r o v elections Tom Tylutki, President S – MCO’ N . 4 Prison work takes a toll on the body and the ficers. The authors call it corrections fatigue – “nega- United States corrections professionals experience Andy Potter, Vice President Cary Johnson, Trustee Eaton and Lenawee counties. If elected, she will be Bill Henderson, Financial Secretary Ed Clements, Trustee Vote for these candidates and help MCO help Mark Totten (Democrat) mind. That’s no secret to corrections officers, but tive inter-related consequences upon the health and an average of 28 exposures to violence, injury or Brent Kowitz, Recording Secretary Ray Sholtz, Trustee you. Candidate for Michigan the first CO to serve in the state legislature. some new research is spreading awareness. functioning of corrections professionals and the death-related events,” the research paper states. Byron Osborn, Trustee Paul Jones, Trustee MCO is better able to advocate for you when our Attorney General At a meeting with union members early this fall, Occupational Stressors in Corrections Organi- workplace culture as a whole due to exposure to “Increases in both the total number of exposures h a p t e r r e s i d e n t s elected leaders are people of character who are will- Mark Totten is a professor at Johnson blasted lawmakers for going on their sum- MCO C P zations: Types, Effects and Solutions, a paper the traumatic, operational and organizational stressors and the number of types of exposures has also been Larry Henley, Alger Kamal Cariuty Jr., Lakeland ing to come to agreements with us and other unions Michigan State University Col- mer break without agreeing to fix crumbling roads. National and their interacting consequences.” associated with worse scores on a range of health, Ed Clements, Baraga Ponda Esu, Macomb instead of shutting us out. lege of Law. One of his areas “I learned very quick, when you’re a farmer, you Institute of All careers have organizational stressors. They functioning and well-being measures.” Alan Augustine, Bellamy Creek Edward Snively, Marquette Central Michigan Your vote is your choice. We hope you consider of legal interest is establishing don’t go home and go to bed before you’re done Corrections stem from conflicts with coworkers, supervisors and The authors propose steps to reduce corrections Wade Wakefield Brooks Tim Blain, these MCO-backed candidates. Eric Stott, Carson City Lashae Simmons, Muskegon account- released this leadership. Operational stressors refer to aspects of fatigue. They include spreading awareness, assess- Byron Osborn, Chippewa Teresa Nolan, Newberry ability summer, jobs that can’t be avoided, like shiftwork, strenuous ing officers’ perceptions about their jobs, evaluating Angela Dalton, Detroit Detention Christopher Schmidt, Oaks Ojibway Mark Schauer for the economic crisis. He :8 lays out the physical activity and possibly long hours outside. officers’ responses and introducing new programs or Lee Gatson, Detroit Reentry Ronald Niemi, (Democrat) previously worked for the Arthur Alvarado, Cotton Joe Hemenway, Parnall Don’t forget to check out Legislative cycle of But what sets corrections apart is traumatic ex- services to reduce stress. Paul Jones, Egeler Lincoln Wilson, Pugsley Candidate for U.S. Department of Justice. negative posure – experiences with assault or violent actions. Will the Michigan Department of Corrections Joe Voorheis, FOA Kacy Datema, Michigan Reformatory Linkup on the MCO website. It has Saginaw Michigan Governor Totten is dedicated to justice thinking COs experience this first hand, but also indirectly and other administrations follow their advice? Scott Allen, Forensic Center Michael Guerin, Schauer served in the for victims and preventing helpful links to voting guides, sample Scott Waggoner, Gus Harrison Monoletoe McDonald, SAI Program that haunts through official communications and rumors. Read the report at http://nicic.gov/ Handlon Michigan Training Unit Robert Fisher, St. Louis Michigan legislature for 12 crime. As attorney general, Dennis Beecham, ballots and legislators’ voting records. many of- “It has been estimated that during their careers, library/028299 Rita Wise, Huron Valley Womens Hans Vogt, Thumb years, first as a representa- he will close loopholes that Paul Jensen, Ionia Darren Ansorge, West Shoreline Jerry Williams, Woodland tive and later as a senator. allow elected officials to skirt Ar a m a r k : Ju s t w h e n y o u t h o u g h t it c o u l d n ’t g e t w o r s e , it d o e s Ricky Ries, Jackson Cooper Street From 2009-2011 he was a open records and open meet- Michael Wilds, Kinross A new blemish seems to be added every month the Freedom of Information Act. Public records ber of state employees accused of smuggling U.S. Representative from ings laws. with your work.” e n t r a l t a f f to Aramark’s stained record with Michigan. experts claim some of those redactions may have contraband. At the September Civil Service meet- MCO C S Michigan’s 7th district, Being a single mom is tough, Johnson said. Mel Grieshaber, Executive Director which at the time included Gary Peters (Democrat) “But I had a partner helping me. I had my union. Last month, emails were revealed showing been illegal. ing, MDOC Spokesman Russ Marlan said 10 state Tangee Laza, Labor Relations Representative Cindy Kogut, Bookkeeper Jackson, Adrian, Coldwater, Albion, Battle Creek, Candidate for U.S. Senator Without my union, I wouldn’t have been able to MDOC Director Dan Heyns feared “losing control Days after the emails were released, an Aramark employees have been caught with drugs since Jan. Karen Mazzolini, Labor Relations Representative Lori Iding, Grievance Coordinator the suburbs west of Lansing and the western half of Gary Peters has represented send them to college.” of a joint” under Aramark service. It’s hypocritical worker at St. Louis was fired in connection with a 2012. In the same time frame, two contractors, both Cherelyn Dunlap, Labor Relations Representative Stephanie Short, Receptionist/Secretary Jeff Foldie, Labor Relations Representative Jeremy Tripp, Deputy for Governmental & Washtenaw County. Schauer was the first Democrat Michigan’s 14th Congressional Johnson also said she would “love to be the one that the MDOC administration would blame MCO drug bust. Five inmates were caught with heroin, of them Aramark workers, were busted for drugs. Anita Lloyd, Communications Specialist Community Affairs to hold the seat in more than 100 years. In the U.S. district since 2009. Parts of to introduce a bill to repeal Right to Work.” for unfair criticism while its director held the same marijuana, cocaine and tobacco. Why would Marlan go back to Jan. 2012 instead Congress, Schauer voted to loan money to Michigan Detroit, West Bloomfield Town- concerns. There was clear evidence of inmate unrest “It’s tragic,” Mel Grieshaber, MCO Executive of Dec. 2013, when Aramark took over? He didn’t MCO’s 24-Ho u r An s w e r i n g Se r v i c e auto makers. ship, Grosse Pointe, Farmington Scott Dianda (Democrat) – Kinross prisoners staged a protest, and Baraga and Director, told the Detroit Free Press. “I don’t care if mention that there are roughly 13,000 state workers When a critical incident occurs at your facility, contact MCO’s 24-Hour Schauer has always stood up for corrections. Hills, Southfield and Pontiac are Candidate for 110th District Marquette inmates have gone on hunger strikes, to it’s public employees or private employees, this is the at prisons. Marlan also failed to mention about 100 Answering Service by dialing 1-800-451-4878 or 517-485-3310 ext. 29. While in the Michigan state senate, Schauer intro- in his district. He voted to rescue State Representative name a few. kind of thing that we’re always concerned about.” Aramark workers have been fired for reasons other duced a bill to prohibit private prisons. At a meeting Michigan’s auto industry and prevent more reck- Scott Dianda is a former presi- The emails also show Heyns suspended Ara- The next week, allegations came to light that a than contraband. At the time of this writing, Ara- The MCO REPORT is an award-winning publication of the Michigan Correc- tions Organization, Service Employees International Union Local 526M. The with union members in Jackson early this fall, he less behavior on Wall Street. In August, he secured dent of Michigan State Employ- mark’s $98,000 fine earlier this year. The Depart- KCF Aramark worker asked an inmate to kill an- mark workers are still being terminated for serious editor reserves the right to refuse any incoming articles that are detrimental to pointed to COs in the crowd and said, “You really $750,000 to repair flood-damaged roads in Detroit. ees Association and former trans- ment and Gov. Rick Snyder conveniently failed to other prisoner. The Michigan Attorney General is violations of prison policies. MCO, SEIU Local 526M and its policies and the policies of the SEIU. All articles built this community.” Now, Peters is running in a statewide election for portation maintenance employee mention the cancelation to the media or taxpayers. investigating. MCO has created a timeline documenting Ara- or letters must be submitted by the first of the month prior to the next issue Schauer, who has strong union roots, is still U.S. Senate. with the Michigan Department MDOC redacted huge swaths of text from the Meanwhile, MDOC and certain legislators are mark’s rocky relationship with Michigan. View it at against outsourcing, whether it be prisons, schools Peters’ father was a teacher and his mother of Transportation. He took office emails, which Progress Michigan obtained through throwing out deceptive numbers about the num- mco-seiu.org. MCO does not accept paid advertising in the MCO Report. No one is authorized or other public services. He singled out the prison worked at a nursing home, where she was an SEIU in 2013 and is seeking reelection. to solicit advertising for the MCO Report in the name of MCO or SEIU Local 526M. food contract as an example of what goes wrong union steward. Baraga and Ojibway correctional facilities are in his Fallen ERT m e m b e r recognized n a t i o n a l ly when profits come before people. district. To send e-mail to an MCO staff member, type his or her first name followed by: “This is a contract that never should have been Bonnie Johnson (Democrat) Last fall, he supported state employees’ fight for Chad Charles’ family has received the National the line of ing exercise in June and could not @mco-seiu.org. entered into in the first place. A nerd should know Candidate for 65th District a good contract. He was there when state employees Association of Police Organization’s Flag for the duty. Officer :8 be resuscitated. better,” Schauer said. State Representative rallied outside the impasse panel’s meeting. Fallen in recognition of his sacrifice in the line of Charles, 42, Check out MCO’s YouTube channel for a MCO thanks the National As- If you have changed your address, phone number, or e-mail, please inform MCO He also vowed to work with the legislature to Bonnie Johnson was a correc- Dianda voted against the bill that paved the way duty. of MCF, col- video from Charles’ memorial service. Visit sociation of Police Organization immediately at 1-800-451-4878 (phone), 1-800-327-5266 (fax), or complete the repeal Right to Work. tions officer in Jackson for more for retired COs to work part-time at a lower wage The flag shows respect and appreciation for the lapsed during youtube.com/michigancorrections. for honoring Charles. He is greatly online form on our web site. “That was nothing more than an attack on work- than 20 years when she retired in and still collect a state pension. He voted for the bill sacrifice of law enforcement officers who died in an ERT train- missed. ing people, on the labor movement and a power 2006. She was an MCO chapter that would allow COs to carry firearms in gun-free Visit us on the web at: www.mco-seiu.org play.” leader for many years and also zones. Dianda also advocates against prison privati- Interested in a m a s t e r ’s degree? Wa y n e St a t e offers flexible p r o g r a m Editor - Anita Lloyd Gun tower closures and the elimination of pe- served on the MCO State Execu- zation. rimeter patrols have impacted security, he said. tive Board. Johnson grew up on a farm and was Wayne State University is now offering a criminal day or night. campus. “They’re not listening to you on the front lines.” a single mother for a time. She takes pride in her Michigan Supreme Court Endorsements justice master’s degree program entirely online. “For a long time, we’ve dealt with the working The 32-hour degree can be completed in as little “Were it not for the labor press, the labor movement would not be MCO believes Schauer is our best bet to reverse reputation as a tireless worker. Richard Bernstein The degree was designed to be flexible for cor- student” who may not have lots of time or flexibil- as five semesters. Priority registration beings Nov. 3 rections officers and others in law enforcement, who ity, said Dr. James Geistman, facilitator of the online for the winter 2015 semester, which starts in January what it is today, and any man who tries to injure a labor paper is the trend of gutting public employees and correc- Johnson is running for 65th district state rep- Bill Murphy a traitor to the cause.” --Samuel Gompers tions. resentative. The district includes parts of Jackson, Deborah Thomas often work odd hours or can’t commute to school. program. 2015. All classes are online and can be completed any time Wayne State also offers the classes at its Detroit Visit clas.wayne.edu/CRJ for more info. Are you volunteering? Tell us. Th e f i g h t s ! Up d a t e s o n l a w s u i t s a n d challenges, p l u s legislation to w a t c h b e f o r e s e s s i o n e n d MCO p a r t n e r s w i t h Su n n y Cr e s t Yo u t h Ra n c h to i n v e s t in t h e f u t u r e MCO would like to feature more positive stories and MCO and other this writing, the Court The gun bill is still stalled in the state senate, Corrections officers have first-hand The boys are paid for their work. Photos clockwise from left: photos about our members’ volunteer work in their experience with the aftermath of child They spend their money at The Trading members of the Co- :8 hadn’t given MCO an and we need members to contact their senators MCO Vice President Andy Potter communities. This can help us increase public support neglect and broken homes. Post, a consignment store where ranch- listens as Ron Coppess, Sunny Crest of corrections officers. If you or someone at your facility alition of State Em- For breaking news on these answer. to get this important legislation passed. But MCO is supporting Sunny Crest ers practice good customer service and Youth Ranch director, shows the ployee Unions are still waiting on the challenges, go to mco-seiu. If MCO prevails, HB 4133, which would allow COs to carry fire- volunteers, please let us know! Fill out and mail this form Youth Ranch, a home for at-risk boys, to learn about business operations. Executive Board around the wood Michigan Supreme Court to put the org, join the MCO Facebook officers will be paid arms in gun-free zones, passed out of the House of shop. to MCO or fill out a volunteer form on our website. Right-to-Work lawsuit on the docket. group, or sign up for our for the time it takes to Representatives and the Senate Judiciary Committee. change the narrative. There’s also time for fun. One of the email alerts. You can also walk through the facility But Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville won’t At the working ranch in Sunfield, first things new boys make in the wood Horses at the ranch. Volunteer name(s) and facility read background on these and prepare for a shift call it up for a vote before the entire senate. Contact boys bale hay, garden, tend to livestock shop is a hockey stick for box hockey The 4 percent lawsuit is also await- Coppess and the Executive Board in Volunteer contact number ing action at the Supreme Court. In challenges in web posts before reaching their as- your senator and ask Richardville to hold a vote. If and build everything from bedroom games. They also whittle archery bows. one of the houses at the ranch. The and in KYI archives at mco- shelves to barns. “I think it’s important for us as cor- boys made the table in the photo. January, the Supreme Court confirmed it signment. MCO lost in this bill isn’t passed before the current legislative ses- Volunteer contact email would take up this suit and the Right to seiu.org. federal court in Detroit sion ends Dec. 18, it would have to be reintroduced “Eight years ago, this was a corn- rections officers to reach these young Work suit. Neither case has been called up. and is appealing the next year and start from step one. Contact Rich- field,” Director Ron Coppess said as men,” MCO Vice President Andy Potter The Supreme Court has no deadline for case. ardville at (517) 373-3543 or at senrrichardville@ he took the MCO Executive Board on said. “We have a responsibility to our Please list and describe your volunteer activities: action. senate.michigan.gov. His mailing address is: P.O. Box a tour of the ranch workshops, living communities to do that.” MCO is taking the RUO challenge to the 30036, Lansing, MI 48909-7536. You can look up quarters and barns this summer. You can help, too. The ranch is look- MCO is waiting to hear if the Sixth Circuit Employment Relations Board, which operates your senator at mco-seiu.org. “The reason we’re different is be- ing for mentors to hang out with kids Court of Appeals will hear the portal-to-portal under the Civil Service Commission. No hearing cause of what we do. I don’t want to one-on-one for at least one hour a week. case. had been scheduled at the time of this writing. MCO believes SB 909, which would artifi- be like every other residential place,” Mentors provide additional role-models Coppess said. for the boys. There are other volunteer The appellate court requires mediation before In July, a Civil Service technical review sided with cially cap the state prison population at 38,000, Upcoming volunteer events considering a case. MCO and the Department of the Department’s decision to abolish the RUO clas- will not come up for a vote before the legislative The boys, ages 10-17, live in homes opportunities for those with special on the property and share household skills. A background check and inter- What: Corrections went to mediation, but it wasn’t produc- sification. MCO is appealing the case to the Employ- session ends Dec. 18. The legislation would mean Date and Time: chores. When MCO visited, there were view are required. If you’re interested, tive. Now, MCO is asking the Sixth Circuit Court ment Relations Board. about 6,000 inmates would be released or sent to Location: of Appeals to examine the case. At the time of private facilities. 18 children living at the ranch. call (517)507-3144 ext. 103.

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