Sorted, Tallied and Ratified!

JANUARY 2005 MCO REPORT

SORTED, TALLIED AND RATIFIED!

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E Page 2-3 Union News and Views Page 7 Exchange/Transfers List Page 4-5 Member Survey Data Page 8 MCO Contacts Page 6 Chapter Ratification Votes MCO REPORT JANUARY 2005

UNION VOICES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR P RESIDENTIAL SELECTED! PONDERINGS... Well Brothers and Sisters the New Year is upon us. MCO recently You are cordially invited won another court to a battle and has maintained the Retirement Reception for injunction on Gun Tower closures. On Wednesday, December 15, Progress continues on the Unfair Labor 2004, the Executive Board, after Practice filed against the state, and the FFFrrred R. PPed arksarksarks conducting second interviews of the Board decided to appeal the Gender finalists, announced that Mel based lawsuit decision, asking for a full celebrating nearly 27 Grieshaber, MCO Vice President review by the Court of the U.S. 6th years of service and Legislative Director will become Circuit Court. as Executive Director the new Executive Director of We have secured a contract with MCO. overwhelming officer approval to carry to the us for the next 3 years. Mr. Grieshaber served as an FSA Most recently, we hired from the MicMicMichihihigggan CorrCorran ectionsectionsections for 12 years, and as Vice President/ bargaining unit to fill the shoes of Fred OrOrOrggganizaanizaanizationtiontion Legislative Director for MCO in Parks who is retiring after nearly 27 SEIU LocLocSEIU al 526M526Mal Lansing for the past 17 years. He also years of service to MCO. Mel served as the Lead Negotiator for the Grieshaber steps into his new role with new 2005-2007 Contract. In all the background necessary to carry addition to his position as President MCO into the future. We at MCO wish January 21, 2005 of the International Association of Fred all the best in his well deserved 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Correctional Officers (IACO), Mel retirement. 421 W. Kalamazoo St. serves on the Michigan State I would like to extend my appre- Lansing, MI 48933 AFL-CIO Executive Board and as ciation to the officers at Huron Valley Vice President of the SEIU Mens and Womens for their hard work Michigan State Council. and dedication to providing a safe work environment for fellow officers. Your The Executive Director Search effort and long hours during this transi- Committee reviewed over 50 tion has not gone unnoticed from this If you wish to contribute applications before selecting 6 to office. Keep up the good work and towards a group gift, please interview. Three were then chosen Thank You. contact for a second interview before the full As the New Year begins MCO Cindy Sanderson at (517) Executive Board. gears up for an exciting new year and 485-3310. ardent fight on inmate classifications, Mel will assume the duties of closing of assignments and the safety of Executive Director effective January our Brothers and Sisters who are doing 1, 2005. more with less.

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UNION NEWS NEW TISM ANGEL TREE DONATIONS COORDINATOR Rosanne Leland has replaced Veda Dove as the DOC’s TISM Coordinator. Ms. Leland is the DOC’s Work/Life Services Coordinator who has recently been conducting a study of stress among DOC employees. A report of her findings will be released soon. Leland’s office is located within Jon Houtz, RUM and Paul Klee, Deputy Warden the confines of the Employee Service Program at Capitol Commons. She COLDWATER COMPLEX OFFICERS AND STAFF TOOK NAMES FROM THE can be reached at (517) 373-7637, and ANGEL TREE TO BUY GIFTS FOR NEEDING KIDS IN THE AREA. THEY all requests for TISM services should WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE 97 KIDS WITH CHRISTMAS PRESENTS THIS YEAR. be directed to her.

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MEMBERS SPEAK OUT By: Mel Grieshaber 1. Communication. In the spring of 2004, MCO We should seek ways to improve communications within our union in general, and between the central office and chapter leadership in particular. generated a brief member survey in an effort to do a better job of listening to Not Important our members. Many thought the survey Somewhat Important was a campaign gimmick to fight the de-cert campaign being waged against Important MCO at that time. Although MCO Very Important survived the challenge, we have not put the member survey aside. We are 2. Communication. determined to make MCO a better and How often do you monitor or read the following sources of information about MCO activities, stronger union and members will help events/meetings, and programs? that to happen. MCO Report KYI The member survey was simply an initial “start” in getting member input. The year 2004, was a very busy year— MCO faced a de-cert challenge, a new executive board was elected and several months of contract negotiations took place. Still, the Executive Board started implementing changes to make MCO a better union. We are determined to do Union Bulletin Board www.mco-seiu.org more.

The member survey results are listed below. Surveys were mailed to every MCO member and we received over 1,000 responses. At this point, the MCO Executive Board has addressed some of the areas and is working on processing the information for future action and decisions. As mentioned earlier, the survey was only an initial Member Mailings attempt to gain feedback. There’s still more to come. Often It’s Members That Make Occasionally Seldom/Never the Union Strong!

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3. Contract Enforcement. We should explore ways to strengthen contract enforcement and clarify contract language. Not Important Somewhat Important Important Very Important 4. Member Education & Involvement. Helping members understand the history and accomplishments of the Improving member connections with labor representatives. labor movement in general, and MCO in particular.

Facilitating member connections with state executive board members. Improving avenues and opportunities for member participation and input.

5. Grievance Handling. 6. Holding Politicians Accountable. We should explore ways to better communicate with members about the We should do more to strengthen our political effectiveness, mobilize our grievance process, how to file an effective grievance, and how to determine members around legislative priorities, and bolster our ability to influence the status of an outstanding grievance. the Michigan legislature.

7. Public Education. We should work to increase public understanding of the role played by correctional and forensic officers, as well as the dangers we face on the job. Not Important Somewhat Important Important Very Important

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MCO CONTRACT VOTING DETAILS Chapter W orksite Locator Yes N o D isqualified Huron Valley Center 3904 81-9324 117 2 0 Forensic Center 3920 81-9332 69 9 0 Muskegon 4704 61-7106 47 7 0 M ichigan Training Unit 4705 34-3899 70 13 1 M arquette 4706 51-5975 105 7 1 Riverside 4711 34-3911 108 13 1 Hiawatha 4712 17-1860 34 4 1 Kinross 4712 17-1843 67 18 0 Huron Valley M ens 4715 81-9323 35 34 0 Florence Crane 4716 12-1272 49 4 0 Western Wayne 4717 82-9532 48 2 0 Lakeland 4718 12-1271 64 6 0 D eerfield 4719 34-3902 48 3 0 C otton 4720 38-4387 108 4 0 Scott 4721 82-9530 42 5 1 Ionia M aximum 4724 34-3907 91 13 0 Thumb 4725 44-5049 79 14 0 Egeler 4727 38-4364 152 18 0 H arrison/Parr 4729 46-5289 81 31 0 Brooks 4730 61-7025 59 18 0 W est Shoreline 4730 61-7014 46 4 0 Boyer Road 4731 59-6785 0 0 0 totaled with D RF Carson City 4731 59-6771 82 42 0 Chippewa 4732 17-1862 71 8 1 Straits 4732 17-1844 51 7 3 Mid-Michigan 4733 29-3229 53 3 1 St. Louis 4733 29-3230 105 14 1 Standish 4734 06-0580 92 25 0 Alger 4735 02-0123 48 7 0 Mound 4737 82-9565 49 4 1 Ryan 4738 82-9566 45 4 0 Oaks 4739 51-5860 59 21 0 Baraga 4740 07-0705 79 15 0 Macomb 4741 50-5777 38 6 1 Saginaw 4742 73-8411 128 6 1 N ew berry 4743 48-5514 25 27 0 Pine River 4744 29-3231 63 1 0 Pugsley 4745 28-3107 39 6 0 Ojibway 4746 27-3000 46 1 1 B ellam y C reek 4748 34-3900 97 14 0 Parnall 4751 38-4388 54 2 0 Cooper Street 4752 38-4363 84 5 1 SAI Program 4752 81-9318 0 0 0 totaled with JCS Southern M ichigan 4753 38-4389 108 6 0 Centers, Region I 4761 0 0 0 totaled with III Centers, Region II 4762 0 0 0 totaled with III Centers, Region III 4763 41 8 0 Camp Brighton 18 0 0 Camp Lehman 19 3 0 Camp Cusino 11 1 0 Camp Koehler 17 0 0 C am p O ttaw a 17 0 0 Camp Branch 33 4 1 Camp Tuscola 19 0 1 Camp Manistique 80 0 Camp Kitwin 11 1 0 Camp Sauble 51 0 3134 471 18 3623 total ballots

8978 M em bers 40% voted 87% voted yes

MCO Memorial Bible Program MCO MEMORIAL BIBLE REQUEST If you lose a loved one and would like a bible in his or her memory, please fill out the request form and submit it one of the MCO Member Deceased's Name following three ways: 1. Submit it to your chapter president to mail Relationship to Deceased Deceased's Date of Death 2. Mail it to Sacha Crowley, c/o MCO, 421 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48933 3. E-mail your request to sacha@mco- Chapter, Chapter President Religious Preference seiu.org

7 Non-Profit Michigan Corrections Organization Organization 421 W. Kalamazoo Street U.S. POSTAGE Lansing, MI 48933 PAID Lansing, Michigan Permit No. 533 Address Service Requested

MCO STATE EXECUTIVE BOARD MCO’S 24-HOUR Tom Tylutki, President ANSWERING SERVICE Mel Grieshaber, Vice President John Ost, Member at Large Bill Henderson, Financial Secretary Ray Sholtz, Member at Large When a critical incident Jim Johnson, Recording Secretary Scott Fischer, Member at Large occurs at your facility, contact Adam Douglas, Member at Large Michael Taylor, Member at Large Andy Potter, Member at Large MCO’s 24-Hour Answering Service by dialing 1-800-451- 4878 or 517-485-3310 ext. 29.

MCO CHAPTER PRESIDENTS The MCO REPORT is an Larry Henley, Alger Maximum Kamal Cariuty, Jr., Lakeland award-winning publication Rick VanAlstine, Baraga Maximum Clayton Sharrard, Macomb of the Michigan Corrections Val Corl, Bellamy Creek Jerry Pope, Marquette Organization, Service Bryon King, Boyer Road James Prince, Mid-Michigan Employees Union Local Matthew Pohl, Brooks Correctional Adam Douglas, Mound Correctional Mark Nelson, Camps Vice President, Region I Julie Cabana, Muskegon 526M, AFL-CIO. The editor Rod Denley, Camps Vice President, Region II Gary VanSickle, Newberry reserves the right to refuse any Kip Smith, Camps Vice President, Region III Paul Golembiewski, Oaks Correctional incoming articles that are Bruce Waldron, Carson City Ronald Niemi, Ojibway Correctional detrimental to MCO, SEIU Cecil Pedrin, Chippewa Stuart Bridgewater, Parnall Correctional Local 526M and its policies John Ost, Corrections Centers Randy Burrow, Parr Highway and the policies of the SEIU. Bonnie Love, Cotton Facility Edward Cooley, Jr., Pine River All articles or letters must be Garry Brickley, Sr., Deerfield Marcus Polychuk, Pugsley Correctional submitted by the first of the Dave Tobias, Egeler Michael Wohlscheid, Riverside month prior to the next issue. James Sims, Florence Crane Alfred West, Ryan Correctional John Fetters, Forensic Center Bill Henderson, Saginaw Correctional Randy Burrow, Gus Harrison Timothy Ryder, SAI Program MCO does not accept paid Dennis Beecham, Handlon Michigan Training Unit Stennis George, Scott Facility advertising in the MCO Michael Feighner, Hiawatha Brent Kowitz, Southern MI Report. No one is authorized Lynette Harris, Huron Valley Center; Nursing Robert Davis, Standish Maximum to solicit advertising for the Daryl Moore, Huron Valley Center; Security Ray Sholtz, St. Louis MCO Report in the name of Charles Wright, Huron Valley Corrections Facility Jake Campbell, Straits MCO or SEIU Local 526M. Thomas Tefft, Ionia Maximum Gary Whitman, Thumb Correctional Thomas Hackel, Jackson Cooper Street Robert Sikkenga, West Shoreline To send e-mail to an MCO Gary Kott, Kinross Phyllis White, Western Wayne staff member, type his or her first name followed by: @mco-seiu.org. MCO CENTRAL STAFF Mel Grieshaber, Executive Director If you have changed your Mel Grieshaber, Political Director Ron Parkinson, Labor Relations Representative address or phone number, Dave VanKoevering, Labor Relations Coordinator Cherelyn Dunlap, Labor Relations Representative please inform MCO Cynthia Beal, Labor Relations Representative Cindy Sanderson, Administrative Assistant immediately at 1-800-451-4878 John Bowers, Labor Relations Representative Sacha Crowley, Communication Specialist (phone), 1-800-327-5266 (fax), Randy Eicher, Labor Relations Representative Cindy Kogut, Bookkeeper or send an email by following Tangee Laza, Labor Relations Representative Lori Iding, Grievance Coordinator the directions listed above. Karen Mazzolini, Labor Relations Representative Stephanie Short, Receptionist/Secretary

Visit us on the web at: www.mco-seiu.org “Were it not for the labor press, the labor movement would not be what it is today, and any man who tries to injure a labor Editor - Sacha Crowley paper is a traitor to the cause.” --Samuel Gompers FEBRUARY 2005 MCO REPORT

CHANGING OF THE GUARD

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E Page 2-3 Union News and Views Page 6 Memoriam for California CO Page 4 Legal - Driving Violations Page 7 Exchange/Transfers List Page 5 Member Benefits Grow Page 8 MCO Contacts MCO REPORT FEBRUARY 2005

UNION VOICES RESIDENTIAL Members, be careful as MCO P struggles with the Department to ULP Denied... ONDERINGS maintain safe staffing levels and a MCO Appeals... P ... classification system geared towards On January 11, classifying inmates appropriately, rather The ULP filed by MCO against the 2005, while traveling than on how much it will cost the state State regarding the reduction in Gun to Cadillac for an after- to house them. We have said it before Tower staffing was denied by a Civil noon shift tour at the Oaks I received and we will say it again.... Service Hearing Officer in late Janu- ary. MCO is appealing this decision, the dreaded call. A California Correc- BUDGET DRIVEN CORRECTIONS IS tions Officer, Manuel A. Gonzalez, was which means that it will now go UNSAFE AND INSANE! stabbed and killed in the line of duty. before the Employee Relations Gonzalez was married with five children Member Thoughts on Board. under the age of 17 and had served The fight continues... the DOC for 16 years. Please take a Retirement moment to remember our fallen Brothers and Sisters of 526M. I The thing is, MCO is not the office colleague who paid the ultimate write this in response to concerns in Lansing or the elected officials at the sacrifice. expressed to me about “why doesn’t work location. MCO is all of us, and as Since our last talk I have visited MCO get our retirement back.” I have such for MCO to be listened to by the D.W.H., Huron Valley Womens, Huron in the past responded back with the Legislature and Governor it takes all of Valley T.R.U. Center, Oaks, I-Max and question, “What have you done about us to make a call or write a letter. And, M.T.U, and attended a Labor Manage- it, have you written a letter to your state as this is not just an issue for MCO, it ment meeting at Pugsley. I once again Rep, have you made a call?” I usually also takes all of us to encourage our thank all the officers for their input and hear, “they wouldn’t listen to me, but co-workers in UAW, in AFSCME and suggestions with a special thanks to they should listen to MCO,” so the even NERE’s to contact their Reps as Dennis Beecham, MTU Chapter answer is “No,” they haven’t written or well. It takes testimony of individuals President, for taking me on a midnight called. on how this impacts their lives. tour on his day off. I have been asked, “How would Every year MCO is involved in As you have already heard, the you feel if the state just took away your getting a bill introduced to restore retire- Civil Service Hearing Officer has denied retirement?” Truth is, I worry about it ment benefits, but getting a Bill intro- our ULP against the State on reduced often. Yep, I have defined benefits, but duced is not enough. We need to stand Gun Tower staffing. We are not done definitions change and by the time I together, to all be involved. That is what with this fight, and are presently in the reach retirement, it might not be squat a union is. A union is not a thing, a union process of appealing this decision to the that I have. It’s not right, but its not is us. Please try and contact a State Rep Employee Relations Board. right that so many of us are working about how the lack of a defined benefit Between the Gender Based without defined benefits so it would not plan affects you the state employee or lawsuit appeal, the appeal on the ULP, surprise me if mine got “reorganized.” how the lack of a co-worker having a and addressing the Department’s plans I don’t know of many people who benefit plan affects your workplace. to downgrade prisoner classifications at embrace their 401 no benefits retire- When you do this, identify yourself as a Ojibway, Mound Ryan and Bellamy ment, nor do I know of any who fall member of MCO, this makes MCO Creek we are striving to protect the under the defined plan that are happy stronger, this makes us stronger. I hope safety and rights of our officers on many that co-workers are getting less with everyone will join in this fight. fronts. their retirement plans. KIP SMITH- CAMPS

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UNION NEWS

Employees at Standish Max raised over $3500 this year, which allowed 35 underprivileged Arenac County children a $100 shopping spree with an officer. The children, picked by the Family Independence Agency, shopped with 15 COs, 2 state troopers and 2 sheriff ’s deputies at a local Pamida Store while their families gathered at the Knights of Columbus Hall to enjoy a festive C/O Jeanne Partlo RUO Nichole Sheffield Christmas party. C/O Tim Beckers C/O Bob Ostrander Santa and a roaming magician entertained the families while Officers provided cotton candy and non-custodial staff wrapped the presents with donated supplies. We also offered a mit- ten tree and handed out donated kids books. This was the third year of the event, which has helped over 135 kids since its inception.

New Contract on Web MCO HONORS MEMBERS The new 2005-2007 It has come to our attention MCO Contract can be that many of you may not be found on the OSE’s website aware that MCO lowers its flag at: http://www.michigan.gov/ose/ to half mast on the day of an Simply click on the top link on the left side titled “Current officer’s funeral. Collective Bargaining Agreements” and then scroll down to find the Security MCO EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER ANDY Please contact MCO at Unit. Click on the dates of the new POTTER MET WITH CONGRESSMAN VERN least one day in advance of the contract... this will open a new page EHLERS, REPUBLICAN FROM GRAND service so that we can RAPIDS, OVER THE HOLIDAY SEASON. ANDY which lists each article as an individual appropriatly honor those who file. DISCUSSED MCO ISSUES AND PERSONALLY MCO is working to provide DELIVERED A CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION FROM have served behind the walls. the document in its entirety in one file MCO’S PARENT UNION, SEIU. through our own website in the near future.

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HE EGAL ATCH T L W By: Attorney Daniel A. Pawluk

TRAFFIC CITATIONS - “12 POINTS AND YOU’RE OUT!” They just keep adding up. Points task because you don’t know the venue for the resolution process to take against your driving record that keep prosecuting attorney and don’t know place. Of course, it’s never a guarantee accumulating each time you get another what would constitute a fair resolution that a better ticket resolution or reduced speeding ticket, fail to yield, turn of the case. I recommend the formal point citation will occur. However, the improperly, fender benders and the like. hearing approach because you are chances remain better then electing to And, of course, we are all then victims represented by counsel simply pay to our auto insurance carrier raising and attorneys usually out. premiums as the points stack up. have established rela- tionships with the pros- Finally, Yes, there are options available. ecutors, city attorneys the option The easiest route to take is to just and judges. Procedur- always re- simply pay the fine ($125.00 on ally, it makes better mains to average) and let the points ride on your sense. In the Lansing actually hold driving record. Most of us elect this tri-county area (Ingham, a formal route justifying that we’re only facing Eaton, Clinton), for hearing. If it minimal points and the anticipation that example, a pretrial conference is usually is an issue of defective radar equipment we won’t encounter additional tickets, scheduled prior to a formal hearing. or the availability of witnesses for your at least not within the near future. For This allows for the opportunity to first defense, conducting the hearing may be some of us, the gamble pays off and the speak with the assigned prosecutor or the best direction. Keep in mind the points disap- city attorney available options may generate pear three about the additional costs. However, the extra years later. citation. The costs in obtaining a favorable result are Others are resolution is not permanent compared to the not so lucky. typically more increased premium issued by your auto The original favorable com- insurance carrier or the twelve points two point pared to the incurred on your driving record within speeding easy route of three years and the ultimate gamble of ticket has just paying the losing your license. now piggy citation and backed on accepting the some addi- points. The tional traffic tickets and the person soon resolution comes in many different finds himself with four, six, or eight forms. For example, the parties can Daniel A. Pawluk is a principal of points smeared across his driving record. agree to admit responsibility to a Pawluk Law Group, P.C. and is a par- reduced point or no point citation, (i.e. ticipating panel attorney for the Union Plus A better alternative is the option five to ten miles over – one point; or Legal Services Plan, a division of Union of requesting an informal or formal defective equipment – a zero point Privilege. His office is at 302 S. Waverly hearing. A citizen represents him violation) or to a ticket that is non- Rd., Suite 2, Lansing, MI 48917, (517) or herself at an informal hearing. abstractable to the Secretary of State. 321-3211. Representing one’s self is a daunting The tool of a formal hearing provides a

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IN MEMORIAM reprinted from Officer Gonzales’ Tribute Manuel was born in East Los at Dodger Stadium. Angeles, CA on September 15, 1961, to Manuel always talked about his Manuel and Bertha Gonzalez. He was children and was extremely proud of the eldest brother to Rosalinda, David, them all. His eldest son, Mark, followed and Delia. Manuel was married to Silvia in his father’s foot steps by joining the Ortiz in 1987 and was father to their four Military, serving in the Gulf War with children Mark, Steven, Roxanna and the U.S. Navy. Mark also attended Rio Jessica. Manuel is also survived by his Hondo Police Academy and is in the fiancée Tania Cuarda and their two sons process of being hired by the El Monte Manuel and Gustavo. Police Department. Manuel’s son, Manuel was raised in Santa Fe Steven, will be graduating from la Serna Springs and graduated from Pioneer High School this June. Manuel always High School in 1979. Manuel attended life to the fullest. He was affectionately found an excuse to take his kids to Rio Hondo College and subsequently known as the LOVE MACHINE and amusement parks, probably because he enlisted in the United States Army in STUMPY by the people who knew him enjoyed the rides more than the kids did! 1982. He was honorably discharged in well. Manuel was always seen with a Manuel Gonzalez Jr. will be deeply 1986. Manuel served in the United toothpick in his mouth, and one of his missed by his family, friends, and States and overseas in Germany. favorite sayings to people when he left fellow officers who will have to fill the In Germany, Manuel was was (Chow) “Ciao.” large void left by his tragic, untimely fortunate to serve at the same time with Manuel was the biggest joker in the passing. his younger brother, David and his family. Stumpy would call his Dad at cousin Alex, who were both in the Army the family’s restaurant and disguise his MCO SCHOLARSHIP stationed in Germany but at different voice, the order two dozen Subway bases. After he discharged from active sandwiches. Once his dad discovered duty, he continued to serve in the Army the prank, they would both laugh. Reserves as a Military Policeman until Manuel would also play pranks on his he joined the California Department of mother by calling her and pretending to Corrections in 1988. be a telemarketer or someone who was Information and applications His first assignment upon trying to collect on a bill. This would will be included in the March graduation from the Correctional make his mother laugh throughout the MCO Report. They will also be- Academy was at Corcoran State Prison day. Manuel dearly loved his entire come available for download where he was “broken in” with his family. He especially loved his through our website at www.mco- assignment to the Security Housing Unit nephews and nieces, and would seiu.org at that time too! (SHU). He worked there until his frequently play jokes on them as well. Don’t forget about the SEIU transfer to Lancaster State Prison when Unfortunately, some of the jokes he Scholarships, which have an it opened in 1993, and was later assigned would play cannot be discussed here earlier Deadline of March! You to the California Institution for Men in today! can obtain SEIU Applications Chino in 1996. Manuel was and avid Dodger, through their website at Manuel was a loving son, brother, Raider, Laker, and USC fan, and enjoyed www.seiu.org or call Sacha at father and uncle to his family. He watching his teams, sipping a Jack and (517) 485-3310 for a paper copy. always lived for the moment and lived Coke with a good cigar while tailgating

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NAME CURRENT FACILITY DESIRED FACILITY FACILITY Phone Robert Mills, E-9 Newberry Kinross Area (906) 293-6200 Adam Earley, E-9 Deerfield St. Louis, Pine River, Mid-Michigan (616) 527-6320 Patrick Pitcher, E-9 Parnall Camp Lehman, Standish, St. Louis (517) 780-6843 Sheryl Jackson Huron Valley Mens JMF or Jackson Area (734) 572-9900 Andrew Mills, E-9 Huron Valley Mens Cooper Street, Cotton (734) 572-9900 Dalan Knox, E-9 Macomb Thumb (586) 749-4900 Brian Lierman, E-10 West Shoreline Grand Rapids Center (231) 773-1122 Jamie Willyerd, E-9 Mound Thumb (313) 368-8300 Brion Bradish, E-9 Cotton Pugsley (517) 780-5250 Yvonee LaPonsie, E-9 Newberry Kinross Area (906) 293-6200

7 Non-Profit Michigan Corrections Organization Organization 421 W. Kalamazoo Street U.S. POSTAGE Lansing, MI 48933 PAID Lansing, Michigan Permit No. 533 Address Service Requested

MCO CHAPTER PRESIDENTS The MCO REPORT is an Larry Henley, Alger Maximum Kamal Cariuty, Jr., Lakeland award-winning publication Rick VanAlstine, Baraga Maximum Clayton Sharrard, Macomb of the Michigan Corrections Val Corl, Bellamy Creek Jerry Pope, Marquette Organization, Service Bryon King, Boyer Road James Prince, Mid-Michigan Employees Union Local Matthew Pohl, Brooks Correctional Adam Douglas, Mound Correctional Mark Nelson, Camps Vice President, Region I Julie Cabana, Muskegon 526M, AFL-CIO. The editor Rod Denley, Camps Vice President, Region II Gary VanSickle, Newberry reserves the right to refuse any Kip Smith, Camps Vice President, Region III Paul Golembiewski, Oaks Correctional incoming articles that are Bruce Waldron, Carson City Ronald Niemi, Ojibway Correctional detrimental to MCO, SEIU Cecil Pedrin, Chippewa Stuart Bridgewater, Parnall Correctional Local 526M and its policies John Ost, Corrections Centers Randy Burrow, Parr Highway and the policies of the SEIU. Bonnie Love, Cotton Facility Edward Cooley, Jr., Pine River All articles or letters must be Garry Brickley, Sr., Deerfield Marcus Polychuk, Pugsley Correctional submitted by the first of the Dave Tobias, Egeler Michael Wohlscheid, Riverside month prior to the next issue James Sims, Florence Crane Alfred West, Ryan Correctional John Fetters, Forensic Center Bill Henderson, Saginaw Correctional Randy Burrow, Gus Harrison Timothy Ryder, SAI Program MCO does not accept paid Dennis Beecham, Handlon Michigan Training Unit Stennis George, Scott Facility advertising in the MCO Michael Feighner, Hiawatha Brent Kowitz, Southern MI Report. No one is authorized Charles Wright, Huron Valley Corrections Facility Robert Davis, Standish Maximum to solicit advertising for the Phyllis White, Huron Valley Womens Ray Sholtz, St. Louis MCO Report in the name of Thomas Tefft, Ionia Maximum Jake Campbell, Straits MCO or SEIU Local 526M. Thomas Hackel, Jackson Cooper Street Gary Whitman, Thumb Correctional Gary Kott, Kinross Robert Sikkenga, West Shoreline To send e-mail to an MCO staff member, type his or her first name followed by: @mco-seiu.org. MCO CENTRAL STAFF Mel Grieshaber, Executive Director If you have changed your Mel Grieshaber, Political Director Ron Parkinson, Labor Relations Representative address or phone number, Dave VanKoevering, Labor Relations Coordinator Cherelyn Dunlap, Labor Relations Representative please inform MCO Cynthia Beal, Labor Relations Representative Cindy Sanderson, Administrative Assistant immediately at 1-800-451-4878 John Bowers, Labor Relations Representative Sacha Crowley, Communication Specialist (phone), 1-800-327-5266 (fax), Randy Eicher, Labor Relations Representative Cindy Kogut, Bookkeeper or send an email by following Tangee Laza, Labor Relations Representative Lori Iding, Grievance Coordinator the directions listed above. Karen Mazzolini, Labor Relations Representative Stephanie Short, Receptionist/Secretary

Visit us on the web at: www.mco-seiu.org “Were it not for the labor press, the labor movement would not be what it is today, and any man who tries to injure a labor paper Editor - Sacha Crowley is a traitor to the cause.” --Samuel Gompers MARCH 2005 MCO REPORT

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I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E Page 2-3 Union News and Views Page 10 More Union News! Page 4 Legal - Pre/Post Nuptuals Page 11 Exchange/Transfers List Page 5-8 MCO Scholarship Page 12 MCO Contacts Page 9 New Labor Rep Regions MCO REPORT MARCH 2005

UNION VOICES RESIDENTIAL Several Level I facilities will be believe that a Correctional Officer P adding inmates. We are demanding would maintain the degree of authority ONDERINGS additional RUO’s in every housing unit and respect needed to manage prisoners P ... plus yard officers if there is going to be in the Correctional Setting, if they were In recent weeks such an increase in the population. to undertake these duties. I’ve toured Straits, MCO is in a fight at HVM where MCO needs the help of all Marquette, Ojibway the Department is trying to require members to track criticals and incidents (for a Labor Management meeting), Correctional Officers to change diapers. that affect our safety. Inform your Alger on midnights, Boyer Road, MCO absolutely opposes this concept chapter leaders when these events Cooper Street, Mound on midnights and and is puzzled how the DOC could happen so that we can take quick action. Camp Brighton for Labor Management. I’d like to thank Jake Campbell at the Dear MCO President Tom Tylutki, Straits, Jerry Pope at Marquette, Larry Sir, I would like to take the time to thank you for the generous gift from Henley at Alger, Adam Douglas at the MCO Family Crisis Fund. My wife was recently diagnosed with two Mound and Bob Barrett at Cooper Street, brain tumors, and she and I both were very worried and scared about what among others, who took the time to tour the possible implications of her condition could be. When my fellow MCO with me. brothers heard about the news, they were the first to offer help, comfort, As I’m sure you’ve heard in the and support. That’s why I am so proud to be a part of this great organiza- media, MCO has been notified of the tion. MCO not only fights for our rights and safety in the work place, but closings at Camp Tuscola, Camp Sauble, also believes in and supports our families. We might not always agree on Buena Vista and Benton Harbor Correc- issues or politics, but we all have a common thread that binds us together. tion Centers, as well as the conversion Your gift was more than just help with travel expenses to U of M hospital, of Camp Koehler to a Level I Correc- and the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. It symbolizes and represents something tional Facility. even greater. And that is the kindness, compassion, and love from people The $18.7 million contract with that really do care about family. In the not so distant past there was a lot of the Youth Prison in Baldwin has been dissent at my facility and probably state wide, in regards to how MCO was cancelled by Governor Grandholm. representing members. Me and officers like Virginia Olmstead, Mike MCO has opposed the privately run Feighner and others stood up and fought for MCO because we knew in our prison since its inception in the 1990’s, hearts what could happen if we lost this great organization. Your help believing that there are inherent proves that why we stood up and gave support was not just a stand for what security issues, higher rates of turnover was right, but a greater calling of a bond that cannot be broken. We did it and lower paid officers in private for our families and our futures. The struggle my wife has with her facilities putting the public at risk. MCO condition is not so dissimilar. She and I will never give up, or be fearful of supports the Governor’s decision. our future. Our doctor’s prognosis was very optimistic and good, and times Republican Legislators, however, are like these remind us that every day we have together with our children, raising a fuss about this closure. relatives and friends is a gift. The MCO family crisis benefit fund made MCO was also notified that the part of that possible, by never giving up on us, with a small gift of help. MDOC is eliminating Max Pay for CTO’s effective March 13th. The state Sincerely, Executive Board has vowed to fight the Member Department on this to Arbitration if Hiawatha Correctional Facility necessary.

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UNION NEWS SCENES FROM THE WAR ON TERROR CO Ronald Matten, Macomb Correctional Facility, is a member of the 127th Wing, Michigan Air National Guard, currently assigned to the 171st. Airlift Transporting Senators Lieberman from Squadron which flies worldwide providing Connecticut and Dayton from Minnesota. airlift to all branches of the U.S. military within the United States and overseas. Watching the skies of Afghanistan with He has been serving on active duty Night Vision Goggles. since March of 2004, with a tour in Afghanistan completed and currently serving a tour in Kuwait. CO Matten is serving our country with other Macomb MDOC staff, including Officers C. Campbell, O’Kelly, Gadzinski, J. Erichsen, RUO’s LaGrow, Maresh, R. Jarrett, Sgt. Kelly and ITO W. Smith. MCO is proud of the many Matten with the President of Corrections Officers who are serving our Afghanistan, Harmid Karzai. Transporting Geraldo Rivera and Peter Jennings. country in the armed services.

RGC RAISES $5,449 FOR CO’S FAMILY C/O Norm Ward’s son, Nick Ward, was one of seven Special Olympians from Michigan chosen to attend the 2005 International Special Olympics in Nagano, Japan. Although Nick’s cost to attend the games is covered by Special Olympics the cost for family members to attend and support their children is not. Once this was discovered by the staff at the Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center (RGC) they organized a variety of fund raising events. Between bake sales, chili dog & sloppy joe lunches, additional casual days (at cost of course) and a raffle for a rifle and compound bow; the staff raised $5,449 to support C/O Norm Ward (on left) attending the 2005 International Special Olympics. C/O Ward would like to give a special thanks to Warden C/O Ward (left) receiving the check from the Nick and all of the people that assisted, contributed and Chapter President C/O Tobias (right) participated in all of the fund raising events.

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HE EGAL ATCH T L W By: Attorney Daniel A. Pawluk PRENUPTIAL (AND POSTNUPTIAL) AGREEMENTS “WHAT’S MINE IS MINE AND WHAT’S YOURS IS MINE!” Some people may view prenuptial Why combine a prenuptial agree- In this day an age prenuptial agree- agreements as a pessimistic attitude with ment with your estate plan to protect ments can, if properly created, save a which to approach marriage. Some may assets for your children or other benefi- lot of time, money and frustration in the even view prenuptial agreements as ciaries? With a Will, for example, your future on the occurrence of either the planning for “the divorce”. However, a spouse may elect to take outside the death of a spouse or divorce. For prenuptial agreement, or postnuptial will, meaning that he or she may receive example, in prenuptial agreements the agreement if executed after the up to one half of your estate value parties can agree to certain provisions, marriage, can also regardless of the such as spousal support, the elimination act as a document distributions you of fault in the enforceability of the agree- to be included in designate in your ment, agree to what choice of law will harmony with your will. A clause in the be applied (i.e. Michigan or a state that estate plan. As prenuptial agreement has adopted the Uniform Premarital with other estate can eliminate a Agreement Act [UPAA]), provisions or planning docu- spouse’s right to elect waivers regarding estate distribution and ments, such as a outside of the Will, the debts each party will keep, to name will, a prenuptial therein further pro- a few. agreement typically tecting your distribu- It is imperative however, for each isn’t necessary if you are in your twen- tion desires. A prenuptial agreement is party interested in executing a prenup- ties, marrying for the first time, without a binding document where your fiancé tial agreement to be represented by his children, and just starting out in a ca- and you sign and waive certain property and her own attorney. This increases the reer, without substantial assets. If you rights. Of course, this usually applies enforceability of the agreement and are in your thirties or older, have to assets accumulated prior to the avoids the potential of setting aside the children from a previous marriage, and marriage. agreement have accumulated assets, a prenuptial It’s important to note that prenup- due to a agreement may be a wise and necessary tial agreements must be drafted and conflict of choice. The Supreme Court of Michi- executed carefully in order for it to be interest of gan recognizes that prenuptial agree- enforceable. The agreement executed one attorney ments offer individuals a mechanism to cannot be through fraud, duress or representing ensure predictability and plan for their mistake, misrepresentation or failing to both parties. future. Although prenuptial agreements disclose material facts. In addition, if are used by some in contemplation of the facts and circumstances changed divorce, it is also more common for since the agreement was signed so that individuals to enter into prenuptial its enforcement today would be unfair agreements in anticipation of death. In and unreasonable, the agreement may other words, this document may protect arguably be set aside. When entering Daniel A. Pawluk is a principal of Pawluk Law your assets accumulated prior to your into a prenuptial agreement each party Group, P.C. and is a participating panel attorney for marriage so that children, for example, must do so voluntarily, with both the Union Plus Legal Services Plan, a division of from a previous marriage may inherit parties understanding his or her rights Union Privilege. His office is at 302 S. Waverly Rd., Suite 2, Lansing, MI 48917, (517) 321-3211. them. and the extent of waiving any rights.

MCO $500 Scholarship Program MCO is proud to offer the MCO Scholarship Program. MCO 2005 This program will offer 20 $500 grants per year to children of MCO members Scholarship Application who are entering college. Eligibility • Child, stepchild, adopted SECTION 1. Applicant Information child of an MCO member in Please print or type clearly good standing. Membership 1. Social Security Number ______/____/______must be for three continuous years as of January 1, 2005. 2. Name • Graduate from a high school or G.E.D. program by ______August 2005 and be enrolled Last First Middle Initial as a college freshman by the fall semester of 2005, or 3. Address • Be returning to an accredited college or university as a ______Street sophomore, junior or senior as of the fall semester 2005; ______or attending an accredited City State Zip Code community college as of the 4. Home Phone Number ( ) ______-______fall semester 2005. Application Instructions 5. Birthdate ____/____/______• Complete sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 (incomplete appli- 6. Results of SAT: Verbal______Math______Results of ACT______cations will be disqualified) • Have a school official fill PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must provide test scores from the SAT or out section 4. ACT in the space above and attach a copy of these results to this • Submit a typewritten 500- word essay describing your application. general knowledge of MCO and its importance to the members. Also include a brief Scholarship assistance from MCO will be made according to academic paragraph on your career achievement and without regard to sex, race, religion, age or disability goals. of any applicant. Send this application to: 2005 MCO Scholarship 421 W. Kalamazoo Street FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Lansing, Michigan 48933

Applications must be Committee member: ______Region: ______postmarked by Date reviewed: ______Score: ______

June 1, 2005 sc:opeiulocal459aflcio SECTION 2. 1. In what student activities did you participate in high MCO Membership Information school and/or college? Please list all. This section must be completed. Applications without ______correct MCO information will be disqualified. ______

1. MCO Member’s SSN# ______/_____/______

2. MCO Member’s Name: ______

3. How long have you been a member of MCO, SEIU ______

Local 526M? ______4. Relationship to applicant:______5. Parent(s)’s Employer(s) ______Mother’s:______Father’s:______6. Parent(s)’s Annual Salary

Mother’s:______2. List any offices held or honors received in these Father’s:______activities.

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SECTION 3. School Information ______List every secondary school you have attended (whether you have graduated or not), giving exact dates ______of attendance. ______

Name of High School Dates Graduation ______and/or College or University Attended Date ______3. List any academic honors you have received.

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______SECTION 4. Scholastic Record SECTION 6. Area of Study This portion of the application should be completed by Please list the area you plan to study and explain why you a school official have chosen this field: (i.e., principal, teacher, advisor, etc.)

______Name of School ______Address ______City State Zip Code ______Rank in class and Grade Point Average (GPA): This student is_____ in a class of_____ and has a ______GPA of_____. ______Make sure the following documents are attached to ______this page and please sign below: • Copy of applicant’s SAT or ACT results ______• Transcript ______• Letter of recommendation ______School Official’s Signature Date ______SECTION 7. Finalization Title Please review and sign this application SECTION 5. Work Experience Indicate any work experience you have had. Please include the following information:

______Name/Address of Employer; Occupation; FT or PT; Signature of Applicant Date Dates Employed

______NOTE: Some of the criteria for selecting applications will include: financial need, ______academic achievement, community involve- ______ment, and the content of the essay. ______

______ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE ______POSTMARKED BY ______June 1, 2005 ______PROUDLY REPRESENTING MICHIGAN'S CORRECTIONS OFFICERS AND FORENSIC SECURITY OFFICERS FOR OVER 25 YEARS

LABOR REP REGIONAL CHANGES

KAREN MAZZOLINI JOHN BOWERS Kinross Hiawatha Thumb Huron Valley Womens Newberry Chippewa Mound Camp Brighton Straits Camp Manistique Ryan Forensic Camp Koehler Scott Camp Tuscola

DAVE VANKOEVERING CHERELYN DUNLAP Muskegon Pugsley Pine River Mid-Michigan West Shoreline Oaks St. Louis Saginaw Brooks Centers Standish Parnall Camp Sauble + Weapons Camp Lehman + Assist Cynthia Qualifications

CYNTHIA BEAL RANDY EICHER SAI Bootcamp Egeler Cotton Parr Hwy Cooper St. Camp Branch Adrian Regional Florence Crane Lakeland Southern MI + Foote Hospital + ULP’s

TANGEE LAZA RON PARKINSON MI Training Unit Ionia Max Huron Valley Mens Baraga Riverside Carson City Macomb Ojibway Deerfield Bellamy Creek Alger Camp Ottawa Boyer Road + ULP’s Camp Cusino Camp Kitwen Marquette + Demarse Training Academy

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UNION NEWS

GUN RAFFLE STARTS OFF WITH A BANG! A statewide raffle to benefit the MCO Crisis Fund started off with a bang last month and is well on the way 1st. Prize: 700 BDM Remington 270 w/ scope to making a significant donation to the (Leopold Rinds and base with Nikon 3-9MM scope) fund! 2nd.Prize: 700 Remington 30-06 Semi-Auto Tickets sell for $2 a piece and six 3rd. Prize: Spartan 20 Gauge Over and Under Shotgun prizes will be awarded. 4th. Prize: Remington 1100 16 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun Get your tickets from your Chapter 5th. Prize: Remington Express 12 Gauge Shotgun President or contact Mike Taylor if you 6th. Prize: Knight Wolverine ss/Comp. 50 Cal 209 have any questions at: [email protected] Drawing will be held May 5, 2005 - 2 p.m. at MCO Central Conference, Holiday Inn Conference Center, Lansing, Drawing will be held at May Michigan. All prizes will be picked up at any Gander Mountain store or the Winners may take the cash equivalent. Central. All proceeds will go to the MCO Crisis Fund. Must be 18 years old to Enter. Need not be present to win. State of MI Raffle License No. R79689

THANKS DENNY!

The MCO Executive Board in January presented Denny Somers with a plaque in recognition of his many years of service to MCO and for serving on the Corrections Officers Training Council.

MCO’S 2005 POLITICAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

“Public Employees Need Politics To Work”

To learn more or to sign up, simply contact your Labor Relations Representative, (800) 451-4878 or e-mail them using the following formula: [email protected]

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11 Non-Profit Michigan Corrections Organization Organization 421 W. Kalamazoo Street U.S. POSTAGE Lansing, MI 48933 PAID Lansing, Michigan Permit No. 533 Address Service Requested

MCO CHAPTER PRESIDENTS The MCO REPORT is an Larry Henley, Alger Maximum Kamal Cariuty, Jr., Lakeland award-winning publication Rick VanAlstine, Baraga Maximum Clayton Sharrard, Macomb of the Michigan Corrections Val Corl, Bellamy Creek Jerry Pope, Marquette Organization, Service Bryon King, Boyer Road James Prince, Mid-Michigan Employees Union Local Matthew Pohl, Brooks Correctional Adam Douglas, Mound Correctional Mark Nelson, Camps Vice President, Region I Julie Cabana, Muskegon 526M, AFL-CIO. The editor Rod Denley, Camps Vice President, Region II Gary VanSickle, Newberry reserves the right to refuse any Kip Smith, Camps Vice President, Region III Paul Golembiewski, Oaks Correctional incoming articles that are Bruce Waldron, Carson City Ronald Niemi, Ojibway Correctional detrimental to MCO, SEIU Cecil Pedrin, Chippewa Stuart Bridgewater, Parnall Correctional Local 526M and its policies John Ost, Corrections Centers Randy Burrow, Parr Highway and the policies of the SEIU. Bonnie Love, Cotton Facility Edward Cooley, Jr., Pine River All articles or letters must be Garry Brickley, Sr., Deerfield Marcus Polychuk, Pugsley Correctional submitted by the first of the Dave Tobias, Egeler Michael Wohlscheid, Riverside month prior to the next issue James Sims, Florence Crane Alfred West, Ryan Correctional John Fetters, Forensic Center Bill Henderson, Saginaw Correctional Randy Burrow, Gus Harrison Timothy Ryder, SAI Program MCO does not accept paid Dennis Beecham, Handlon Michigan Training Unit Stennis George, Scott Facility advertising in the MCO Michael Feighner, Hiawatha Brent Kowitz, Southern MI Report. No one is authorized Charles Wright, Huron Valley Corrections Facility Robert Davis, Standish Maximum to solicit advertising for the Phyllis White, Huron Valley Womens Ray Sholtz, St. Louis MCO Report in the name of Thomas Tefft, Ionia Maximum Jake Campbell, Straits MCO or SEIU Local 526M. Tim Roush, Jackson Cooper Street Gary Whitman, Thumb Correctional Gary Kott, Kinross Robert Sikkenga, West Shoreline To send e-mail to an MCO staff member, type his or her first name followed by: @mco-seiu.org. MCO CENTRAL STAFF Mel Grieshaber, Executive Director If you have changed your Mel Grieshaber, Political Director Ron Parkinson, Labor Relations Representative address or phone number, David VanKoevering, Labor Relations Coordinator Cherelyn Dunlap, Labor Relations Representative please inform MCO Cynthia Beal, Labor Relations Representative Cindy Sanderson, Administrative Assistant immediately at 1-800-451-4878 John Bowers, Labor Relations Representative Sacha Crowley, Communication Specialist (phone), 1-800-327-5266 (fax), Randy Eicher, Labor Relations Representative Cindy Kogut, Bookkeeper or send an email by following Tangee Laza, Labor Relations Representative Lori Iding, Grievance Coordinator the directions listed above. Karen Mazzolini, Labor Relations Representative Stephanie Short, Receptionist/Secretary

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UNION VOICES RESIDENTIAL State Employee Unions have had I would like to congratulate all the P some initial meetings on the MERIT CO’s of the Year, especially the finalists ONDERINGS petition drive. MCO is insisting that and CO of the Year Kenneth Hatfield. P ... funding and resources be determined Your commitment to our profession and received earlier for MCO to makes us all look good. One of the top participate. Potential for winning must items on MCO’s be considered as well. agenda is to secure the option for all security unit members to choose SECURITY COMES FIRST between the defined benefit or the -as printed in “Counterpoint” Jackson Citizen Patriot, Feb. 16, 2005 defined contribution retirement system. Lansing - In a recent editorial regarding the budget for the Michigan HB 4030 has been introduced and we Department of Corrections, the Jackson Citizen Patriot opined, “Any time such need all members to mobilize and write, tough measures are required, you can be sure that safety and security are the call or e-mail their Representative. most important considerations. Period.” Governor Granholm has vowed to sign The Michigan Corrections Organization, representing state correctional the bill if it reaches her desk. officers, agrees that safety and security must be the primary focus when consid- ering budget cuts. Yet, the current year’s budget for MDOC does not put safety The House Appropriations and security first. Subcommittee on Corrections held a To balance the budget, hundreds of corrections-officer vacancies remain hearing on the MDOC budget on March unfilled while the prison population increased by 4,000 to 5,000 inmates in 23rd. In the hearing, Rep. Pastor (R) three years. MDOC indicates it plans to keep these vacancies open. This made the suggestion, supported by the dangerous officer/inmate ratio is not only a potential threat to security in our Committee Chair Rep. Brandenburg (R), institutions, it is a threat to the public. that the state should begin privitizing In a typical prison, corrections officers are charged with preserving the prisons. He suggested selling the safety of approximately 1,500 prisoners and 500 prison employees. It is also Jackson prison complex to generate our responsibility to protect the public from dangers prisoners might present. revenue! There are only three members We do this armed only with the support of fellow officers. We carry no of this committee, the third being Rep. weapons. Inadequate staffing endangers those in and outside our prisons. Smith (D), and they hold a lot of power The budget also reduced or eliminated staffing of gun towers at facilities in deciding the fate of next year’s housing our state’s most dangerous offenders. Gun towers are a known deter- Corrections budget. We need your help! rent to inmate escape and melees. Towers assist in protecting officers, staff and the public from escapes. As noted in your editorial, the MCO successfully To assist members in this venture, challenged these cuts in court, citing the safety risk to officers, inmates and the MCO will be launching a new website public. in a platform that will allow you to “take Cuts in the MDOC budget that keep important positions vacant, limit action” and write your legislators with overtime for needed staffing and eliminate gun towers may begin to address the the click of a button. This transition is state’s overall deficit, but at what security costs? scheduled to occur in May, and we are Corrections policy can’t be driven by the state’s budget woes. The doing our best to make the new website protection of our citizens is far too important. easy to navigate so that you can still find Tom Tylutki, state president the key information you look for now. Michigan Corrections Organization

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Special MCO Rate FRONT COVER

UNION NEWS MCO hosted an OJT Reception on Thursday, March 3rd for the Bill Martin Class, currently in train- May 23-26, 2005 ing at the Demarse Academy. only $99/night for a Family Suite There was a great turnout of and 4 Waterpark passes nearly 100 cadets who had the opportunity to learn about MCO, or meet and greet with their Labor only $129/night for a Wolf Den Reps and MCO Board Members. and 4 Waterpark passs. Must enter group code 5A29OT RUO/Sgt. First Class Thomas Bain from Standish Max We’re glad to have a new class For complete details, visit our (far left) in front of one of Saddam’s palaces with fellow members of his 1/182 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems coming on board! website at www.mco-seiu.org/ unit. He has been in the Operation Iraqi Freedom concert.htm theatre since January, and will be conducting Convoy Security Missions for at least the next 18 months.

Although the BCBSM logo appears on this piece, there are six other health care carriers participating in the MIChild program. Call the toll-free number that appears on this page to identify those carriers.

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2005 MICHIGAN CORRECTIONS OFFICER OF THE YEAR

After intense interviews Lifesaving Award in December on February 17th, at the 2004 for his heroic actions Demarse Academy in Lansing, when he came to the aid of a CSR Ken Hatfield was chosen Probation Officer and her as the Michigan Department of young children after their Corrections 2005 Correctional vehicle had rolled over and Officer of the Year! trapped them inside.

Officers are selected based Ken has established an on their work ethic, MDOC extensive network with Social policy compliance, communica- Security, Telephone Agencies, tion skills and professionalism. the FBI, US Marshals Service and others to conduct the Hatfield has worked for effective “safe street sweep” the Department for 9 years in operation. various positions ranging from CO, RUO to CTO, and was a Ken also serves as a part- member of the Emergency time police officer in Portland, Response Team during that time MI, and is actively involved in as well. He has served as a CSR his community Crimestoppers in the Absconder Recovery Unit program, giving talks to rescue since 2003, covering 60 missions’ staff, law enforcement counties in the mid-Michigan CSR agencies and other community area. organizations. KENNETH E. HATFIELD In the past year Hatfield has Hatfield, the four finalists been directly involved in the and all Facility Corretional apprehension of approximately 134 with nearly 85 patrons at the time, Officers of the Year will be honored at escapees and parole violators. He is taking one hostage. Hatfield took a a formal banquet at the Kellogg Center always conscientious about using proper leadership role by constantly talking to at Michigan State University on tactical procedures to protect the safety the absconders, and simultaneously Wednesday, May 4th. of citizens, fellow officers and offend- helping to get the patrons out of the Hatfield was also selected as one of ers when arresting fugitives in what can restaurant safely. The absconder was five finalists for the International be a very dangerous situation. ultimately shot and taken into custody. Association of Correctional Officers, Hatfield’s professionalism and calm Correctional Officer of the Year for One apprehension became life demeanor were critical in managing this 2005 Award. He will be traveling to threatening when two absconders exited situation. Washington DC the end of April for their vehicle with guns. They then fled the Awards Ceremonies. into a local restaurant, which was filled Hatfield was awarded the MDOC

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CO TOM CO CHERYL GREENHOE MASKER I-MAX BARAGA

Officer Greenhoe CO Masker served has been a CO at as a CO, a RUO, I-Max since 1987. and now holds a bid He started out as a positions as the Certified Firearms Information Desk Instructor for his Officer for Baraga shift, but as time passed his involvement increased and at Max. She is the first and last face visitors and vendors see this time he is also a Certified PA 415 Trainer, Certified Trans- when they visit and her dedication, spirit, and efficiency have portation Officer, and a Certified Firearms Instructor. He proven to put a positive image on the institution. She is largely routinely goes the extra mile to assist officers off the clock responsible for starting the Employee Club and is routinely with their firearms training. Greenhoe has also been the Presi- at the facility after her shift working on various projects as dent of the Employees Club since 1996 and has taken it from part of that organization. Several years ago she saved the a deficit to nearly $10,000. He is known for going out of his life of a child who was being dragged underneath a vehicle. way to recognize employees who have excelled, and to sup- Officer Masker, through her kindness and generosity in times port those in need, even if it means coming in on his day off. of need, has truly distinguished herself as a quiet hero.

RUO MIKE RUO JOHN TAYLOR MAYER MARQUETTE CARSON CITY

RUO Taylor has With nearly 20 served Marquette years of service, Branch Prison since RUO Mayer has 1985. In addition, proven to be he has been a local an excellent role Chief Steward for model. Mayer is the last 12 years, and is currently a State Executive Board responsible for the development and implementation of Member at Large. Through his union activities, Mike has numerous procedures for the segregation unit, including been instrumental in improving the workplace and commu- de-escalation practices, budget and property control systems, nication between staff of all levels within the Department. custody and security procedures, and a prisoner tracking It is well known that “things will run well” when Mike is on system for the seg unit. John’s training includes CPR, First the job. In his off time, Taylor and his wife have helped to Aid and Survival, which comes from his participation in the raise nine kids from the Juvenile Court System over the last local Cub and Boy Scouts, but also benefits him while on the 10 years. He has also been a USA and Michigan High School job. He is also active with the local Knights of Columbus Athletic Association Hockey Referee and Official for the last and in local school athletics. Mayer also works with the Michi- 24 years, and is active with Marquette Junior Hockey. gan Youth Challenge Academy to stabilize troubled youth.

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NOTICE REGARDING UNION SECURITY AGREEMENTS AND AGENCY FEES As a general matter, employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement containing a union security clause are required, as a condition of employment, to pay an agency fee. While the wording of these clauses is not perfectly uniform, none requires more than the payment of this agency fee to retain employment. Under the Michigan Corrections Organization’s agency fee procedure, employees who are not members of the Union, pursuant to a union security clause, will pay an agency fee that is based on certain kinds of Union expenditures. Briefly stated, MCO’s agency fee procedure works as follows: 1. The agency fee payable by non-members will be based on MCO’s expenditures for those activities or projects normally or reasonably undertaken by the Union to represent the employees in the bargaining unit with respect to their terms and conditions of employment. Among these “chargeable” expenditures are those going for negotiations with the employer and employing departments, enforcing collective bargaining agreements, informal meetings with representatives of the employer or employing departments, discussion of work-related issues with employees, handling employees’ work-related problems through the grievance procedure, administrative agencies or informal meetings, and union administration. In the past, approximately 85% of the Local Union’s (MCO) expenditures have gone for such activities. Reflected in this percentage is the chargeable portion of the affiliation fees (per capita) paid to SEIU International Union. The percentage of the International Union’s expenditures on “chargeable” activities has been generally 75-80%. Among the expenditures treated as “non-chargeable,” which non-members will not be required to support, are those going for community service, public relations activities, support of political candidates, cost of affiliation with organizations (and unions) other than SEIU International Union, recruitment of members to the Union and members-only benefits. In the past, approximately 15% of MCO’s expenditures have gone for such “non- chargeable” activities. The percentage of SEIU International Union’s expenditures on “non-chargeable” activities has been generally between 20-25%. 2. Non-members will be given a full explanation of the basis for the fee charged to them. The explanation will include a more detailed list of the categories of expenditures deemed “chargeable” and those deemed “non-chargeable,” and the independent certified public accountants’ report showing the Union’s expenditures on which the fee is based. Audited financial information relating to the chargeable, non-chargeable expenses of SEIU Interna- tional Union will be provided at the same time. Non-members will have the option of challenging the Union’s calculation of the fee before an arbitrator, pursuant to the American Arbitration Association (AAA) Rules of Impartial Determination of Union Fees. Details on the method of making such a challenge and the rights accorded to those who do so are found in MCO’s Agency Fee Procedure, a copy of which will be provided to non-members along with the explanation of the fee calculation. EN:cs/opeiu459afl-cio

IDENTITY THEFT A THREAT TO EVERYONE Identity Theft is more than just credit card fraud. In fact, the majority of ID Theft cases involve other issues including bank accounts, mortgage fraud, medical records fraud, phony drivers licenses and even criminal cases. The news reminds us daily that we are all at risk of having our identities stolen. In recent days: * 145,000 Americans (including 2,318 in Michigan) have been notified by data company ChoicePoint that their personal information has been sold to identity thieves * Bank of America “lost” a computer tape with sensitive personal information on 1.2 million customers * Hackers published personal information stolen from Paris Hilton’s “smart” cell phone You can be careful with your personal information, but these stories demonstrate that you can still be a victim of Identity Theft. According to government figures, there have been more than 20-million victims of identity theft in the last two years! Pre-Paid Legal now has an identity theft protection plan available for members. The plan, which covers you and your spouse, includes: * A copy of your credit report, your credit score and a professional analysis so you can check for errors as well as an existing case of Identity Theft * 24/7 monitoring of your credit report, watching for signs that someone has stolen your identity. You find out right away instead of letting the crooks get a huge headstart on destroying your good name * If your identity is stolen, licensed professional investigators from Kroll Inc., the worldwide giant in security, relieve you of the hundreds of hours of work it takes to restore your identity. The protection costs just $12.95/month and covers both you and your spouse. For Pre-Paid Legal Family Plan members, there is a $3/month discount. For more information, contact MCO’s Pre-Paid Legal representative at 517-655-8010 or 888-925-8767. A donation is made to the MCO Crisis Fund for services purchased through Pre-Paid Legal Services.

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7 Non-Profit Michigan Corrections Organization Organization 421 W. Kalamazoo Street U.S. POSTAGE Lansing, MI 48933 PAID Lansing, Michigan Permit No. 533 Address Service Requested

MCO CHAPTER PRESIDENTS The MCO REPORT is an Larry Henley, Alger Maximum Kamal Cariuty, Jr., Lakeland award-winning publication Rick VanAlstine, Baraga Maximum Clayton Sharrard, Macomb of the Michigan Corrections Val Corl, Bellamy Creek Jerry Pope, Marquette Organization, Service Bryon King, Boyer Road James Prince, Mid-Michigan Employees Union Local Matthew Pohl, Brooks Correctional Adam Douglas, Mound Correctional Mark Nelson, Camps Vice President, Region I Julie Cabana, Muskegon 526M, AFL-CIO. The editor Rod Denley, Camps Vice President, Region II Gary VanSickle, Newberry reserves the right to refuse any Kip Smith, Camps Vice President, Region III Paul Golembiewski, Oaks Correctional incoming articles that are Bruce Waldron, Carson City Ronald Niemi, Ojibway Correctional detrimental to MCO, SEIU Cecil Pedrin, Chippewa Stuart Bridgewater, Parnall Correctional Local 526M and its policies John Ost, Corrections Centers Randy Burrow, Parr Highway and the policies of the SEIU. Bonnie Love, Cotton Facility Edward Cooley, Jr., Pine River All articles or letters must be Garry Brickley, Sr., Deerfield Marcus Polychuk, Pugsley Correctional submitted by the first of the Dave Tobias, Egeler Michael Wohlscheid, Riverside month prior to the next issue James Sims, Florence Crane Alfred West, Ryan Correctional John Fetters, Forensic Center Bill Henderson, Saginaw Correctional Randy Burrow, Gus Harrison Timothy Ryder, SAI Program MCO does not accept paid Dennis Beecham, Handlon Michigan Training Unit Stennis George, Scott Facility advertising in the MCO Michael Feighner, Hiawatha Brent Kowitz, Southern MI Report. No one is authorized Charles Wright, Huron Valley Corrections Facility Robert Davis, Standish Maximum to solicit advertising for the Phyllis White, Huron Valley Womens Ray Sholtz, St. Louis MCO Report in the name of Thomas Tefft, Ionia Maximum Jake Campbell, Straits MCO or SEIU Local 526M. Tim Roush, Jackson Cooper Street Gary Whitman, Thumb Correctional Gary Kott, Kinross Robert Sikkenga, West Shoreline To send e-mail to an MCO staff member, type his or her first name followed by: @mco-seiu.org. MCO CENTRAL STAFF Mel Grieshaber, Executive Director If you have changed your Mel Grieshaber, Political Director Ron Parkinson, Labor Relations Representative address or phone number, David VanKoevering, Labor Relations Coordinator Cherelyn Dunlap, Labor Relations Representative please inform MCO Cynthia Beal, Labor Relations Representative Cindy Sanderson, Administrative Assistant immediately at 1-800-451-4878 John Bowers, Labor Relations Representative Sacha Crowley, Communication Specialist (phone), 1-800-327-5266 (fax), Randy Eicher, Labor Relations Representative Cindy Kogut, Bookkeeper or send an email by following Tangee Laza, Labor Relations Representative Lori Iding, Grievance Coordinator the directions listed above. Karen Mazzolini, Labor Relations Representative Stephanie Short, Receptionist/Secretary

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UNION VOICES Ionia Courthouse for dismissing the case RESIDENTIAL UN AFFLE RAISES OVER P against the prisoner who assaulted G R ONDERINGS CO Jefferies with a lock-in-a-sock, $15,000! P ... requiring 50 some staples to the head. I would like to thank all the MCO ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The following are the winners of the Greetings! It’s members who participated in the Crisis MCO Crisis Fund Gun Raffle, held been a busy month Gun Raffle which netted over $10,000. at Central in Lansing on May 5th... with all of the activi- Special thanks to Mike Taylor who ties surrounding Correctional Officer organized the event. 1st Prize: Daniel Cropsey - Jackson Week, E-Council, and our Central The new MCO Contracts should 700 BDM Remington 270 w/scope Committee Meeting. be to print this month. Then, barring (Leopold Rinds and base with Nikon -9mm scope) Recently I’ve toured Camp Sauble, any setbacks, mailed to every member 2nd Prize: Michael Martin - Ryan Forensic Center, MTU, Standish (all 3 in the state shortly thereafter. We will 700 Remington 30-06 Semi-Auto shifts), Saginaw, Parnall, I-Max, Scott also have the new contract available on Correctional on 2nd shift, and Riverside. our website as soon as possible. 3rd Prize: Jeff Johnson - Marquette I appreciate all the time Chapter Mel has given 22 years of devoted ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Spartan 20 Gauge Over and Under Leaders took to take me on the tours service to MCO as the VP and I would Shotgun and also the many MCO members for like to take this time to thank him and their valued input into our union. to welcome Andy Potter as MCO’s new 4th Prize: Jim Prince - Mid-Michigan MCO remains in a fight with both Vice President. Remington 1100 16 Gauge Semi- the MDOC and MDCH on short In closing, help us get our message Auto Shotgun staffing of the institutions. We are across to the public on the lack of beginning another public awareness staffing in our Prisons, Camps and 5th Prize: Jon Olson - Parma campaign with a picket on May 25, 2005 Centers. Come out and support your Remington Express 12 Gauge Shot- at the Marquette Branch Prison. We fellow officers by participating in our gun have to educate the public on what goes public demonstrations. on in Michigan Prisons, because they 6th Prize: Mike Smith - Chippewa can’t see beyond the walls. At the Together we will make Knight Wolverine ss/Comp. 50 Cal Forensic Center there is a meeting on 209 May 18, 2005 on staffing. We will plan a difference. a course of action with the local leaders pending the outcome of that meeting. MCO’s new website is scheduled To: Tom Tylutki to be on line in late May. Although there From: Boyer Road Chapter are many new features, a few that stand Tom, out are the ability to easily locate your We here at the Boyer Road Chapter would like to extend our thanks for Legislators and the means to communi- responding so quickly to our request for an officer’s family. cate with them on important issues like It is comforting to know that the Crisis fund is available when our Privatization of Prisons and Defined members have emergency needs. Benefit Retirement for all MCO members. Thanks Again. On May 31st MCO will picket the

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MCO and the Coldwater Complex Employees Club together donated $500 to the Jefferson Elementary Andy Potter was appointed by School Playground. The President Tylutki to serve as the new community has been raising Vice President of MCO, filling the money to put up a complex position vacated by Mel Grieshaber. called “Rocket World.” Potter was unanimously confirmed Construction is set for May by the Executive Board. He is an 19th. officer at MTU, Chair of the Health and Safety Committee, and was appointed by the Governor to the LOBBYING LEGISLATORS ON PRIVATIZATION AND STAFFING Corrections Officers Training Council. MCO Executive Director Mel Grieshaber, President Tylutki, Vice President Andy Until now he held the position of Potter, Executive Board Member Ray Sholtz, and MCO Members Val Corl, Jim Board Member at Large for MCO. Prince, Garry Brickley, Tom Tefft, Dennis Beecham, Robert In the coming month Tylutki will Taylor, and Mike Wohlscheid met with Representative Hummel appoint a new Board Member-at-Large and Senator Cropsey to fill the seat vacated by Potter. on May 4th. MCO Grieshaber was honored at Central gave firsthand obser- Committee for serving on MCO’s vations on the effect Executive Board for 22 years... the Rep. Hummel low staffing has on longest serving Board Member in safety of the officers and the communi- MCO’s history. ties, as well as the situation with the Congratulations go out to Andy as Youth Prison in Baldwin and the current we welcome him into his new role as discussion in the House Appropriations Corrections Sub-Committee regarding VP! privatization.

HEPATITIS AWARENESS MONTH YOUR JOB PUTS YOU AT RISK... KNOW THE FACTS AND PROTECT YOUR FAMILY Hepatitis A and hepatitis B are both vaccine-preventable through immunization. Those at risk for hepatitis A, which is usually transmitted by drinking food or water that has been contaminated though fecal matter containing the virus, include children in high-rate states, travelers to high-rate geographic areas, and men who have sex with men. Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood or body fluids and often affects health care workers, people who live with an infected individual, people who inject illicit drugs or have sex with multiple partners.

Unfortunately, not all diseases can be prevented through immunization or maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Four million Americans have been infected with hepatitis C, a bloodborne virus for which there is no vaccine. People at risk for hepatitis C include injection drug users, people who received a blood transfusion or organ transplant before 1992, people who have unprotected sex with multiple partners or get a tattoo or body piercing in unsanitary conditions.

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DEPENDANT ELIGIBILITY AUDIT! article provided by the Department of Civil Service The State of Michigan is carefully provided with a document that describes Each situation will be reviewed on a reviewing its group insurance costs. dependent eligibility guidelines and the case-by-case basis. Appropriate action Total insurance costs for active employ- required documentation that will need will be determined based on the circum- ees and retirees will reach nearly $1 to provide for each enrolled dependent. stances. billion during the next year, highlight- Employees will be required to confirm If an employee is unable to locate ing the need to carefully review plan that their dependents are eligible for the required documentation, the State costs. benefits by signing of Michigan Vital Records Office has An area identified the Dependent Cer- records of births, deaths, marriages, and as needing statewide tification Statement divorces that occurred in Michigan. review is dependent and returning the Records may be ordered online at http:/ coverage under the signed certification /www.michigan.gov/mdch using a state’s health, dental, with the documen- debit or credit card. An employee can and vision insurance tation verifying print the online application and mail plans. Active employ- their dependents’ their request, or call the Vital Records ees who qualify for benefits are entitled eligibility. If a dependent is no longer Office directly at 571-335-8666. If the to obtain health, dental, and vision ineligible, the employee must remove that birth or other vital event occurred in surance coverage only for those depen- dependent by entering both the name another state, www.vitalchek.com dents who meet the eligibility criteria. and address of the ineligible dependent provides an online service for ordering During the Group Insurance Open on the Dependent Certification State- documents. Enrollment period held in August 2004, ment. This audit is being conducted in all employees were asked to carefully The types of documentation phases over the next nine months. DCH review covered dependents to ensure employees will be asked to provide employees will be receiving the letters their eligibility for coverage. Eligibility include a copy of their marriage certifi- in May and DOC employees in Decem- criteria were included with the open cate, birth certificate(s), and adoption or ber. If you have any questions, please enrollment materials, and an amnesty guardianship records, to validate the contact the Civil Service Internal Audit period was offered during the open continued eligibility of enrolled depen- Group at (517) 373-1107. enrollment period which allowed dents, even if such documentation has WE NEED YOUR HELP! employees to drop ineligible dependents been previously provided. Failure to without penalty. It was also announced provide documentation for dependents THE FY05 BUDGET IS GOING that the State of Michigan would begin by the specified date may result in THROUGH THE LEGISLATURE. YOU HAVE a statewide dependent audit this fiscal termination of coverage for those ALREADY HEARD THAT MCO CONTINUES TO year. dependents. Appropriate action will be ENGAGE IN ARGUMENTS ON BETTER STAFFING, The statewide dependent audit is initiated if any employee fails to remove FIGHTING THE YOUTH PRISON CONTRACT AND THE ISSUE OF PRIVATIZATION AS A being conducted by the Department of an ineligible dependent. Actions may WHOLE. Civil Service Internal Audit Division, include (but may not be limited to) ANOTHER BILL OF UPMOST IMPORTANCE with the support and participation of the recovery of premiums and claims for IS HB4030 ON DEFINED BENEFIT Office of the State Employer. The ineligible dependents and, where appro- RETIREMENT. audit began with the Department of priate, corrective action. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND Civil Service employees. Over the next During the audit process, if an INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO CONTACT YOUR nine (9) months all agencies will be employee removes ineligible dependents LEGISLATORS REGARDING THESE ISSUES included in the audit process. that were not removed during the CRITICAL TO CORRECTIONS OFFICERS, READ Employees with covered depen- amnesty period, they may provide THE NEW POSTSINGS ON YOUR UNION dents will receive a letter and be explanation with their certification. BULLETIN BOARD.

4 PROUDLY REPRESENTING MICHIGAN'S CORRECTIONS OFFICERS AND FORENSIC SECURITY OFFICERS FOR OVER 25 YEARS MRSA CASES TO BE QUARANTINED We have been talking about MRSA Visiting for prisoners in Medical the approved cleaning solution. Clean- (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus 33 Quarantine will be suspended ing/sanitization of all cell furnishings Aureus) for over a year now. until the quarantine is lifted by medical must also take place prior to the place- As of April 14, 2005, the MDOC staff. ment of another prisoner in the cell/ has mandated that all prisoners with a While in Medical Quarantine, room. Prisoners who are required to do documented positive culture for MRSA 4 the prisoner must be: the cell/room cleanup must be trained be quarantined. Prisoners with suspect F Provided meals-in. in the biohazard clean up process. MRSA will NOT be placed in Medical Meals are to be provided in disposable The quarantine for the known Quarantine until the infection is containers, and disposable eating uten- positive MRSA cases and the uncon- confirmed, or unless the prisoner’s sils must be provided. firmed but difficult to manage cases wound cannot be easily contained. F Permitted to shower must remain in effect until there is no daily. Showers should take place after drainage or until a negative culture is The following all other prisoners have showered and obtained, whichever is first. steps must be the shower must be thoroughly cleaned If you have any further questions taken to ensure with the approved sanitizing cleaner about MRSA, that the infection immediately after the shower is your Chapter is contained: completed. Presidents F Provided laundry were provided The prisoner must be placed in service daily. All clothing, bedding, and an informa- 11 Medical Quarantine on the day bathing linens must be laundered daily. tion packet notification takes place. Seen daily by a nursing at E-Council staff memberF for wound evaluation and the first week Prisoners in Medical Quarantine dressing change. Housing unit staff of May. Also 22 must be housed without contact shall notify Health Services if the you may e-mail MCO’s new VP, Andy with other prisoners. If such housing is prisoner’s compliance with wearing, Potter, who sits on the Health and Safety not available at the facility, arrangements changing, and/or disposing of dressing Committee and is one of the point men must be made to transfer the prisoner to is questionable. on this issue. To contact him simply a facility which has the ability to keep visit our website and click on the the prisoner separate. The receiving It is important that Standard Executive Board link. facility must be advised that the trans- 55 Precautions be taken by staff fer is being initiated because of the need and prisoner workers who must interact NEW WEBSITE COMING for a Medical Quarantine bed for a with a prisoner who is in Medical MRSA case. To ensure that this notifi- Quarantine; this includes the use of LATE MAY! cation takes place, it is recommended disposable gloves when touching the that the coordination of these transfers person with the infection, or touching SAME ADDRESS... be done by the wardens of the respec- items that the infected person may have WHOLE NEW LOOK... tive facilities. If the prisoner is placed touched. After disposing of the gloves, LOTS MORE INFORMATION! in a two man cell, the CFA Classifica- staff should wash their hands. tion Director must also be advised of the quarantine, so that the second bed Once the quarantine has been may be taken temporarily off count 66 lifted, the cell/room that the until the prisoner is cleared to return to prisoner has been confined to must be general population by Health Care staff. thoroughly cleaned and sanitized with

5 MCO REPORT MAY 2005

MICHIGAN CORRECTIONS OFFICER OF THE Revenues Amount YEAR BANQUET - 2005 Membership Dues $4,534,398 Non-Member Fees 87,650 KELLOGG CENTER MSU - LANSING Interest 39,252 MAY 4, 2005 Expense refunds 1,274 Loss on Disposition of Fixed Assets -482

Total Revenues 4,662,092

Expenses Administrative Leave 144,564 Annual Leave 1,677 Arbitration 16,601 Books, Dues and Subscriptions 10,757 Casual labor 3,383 Governor Granholm and DOC Director Caruso with the Collective bargaining 50,551 finalists and winner for 2005 (left to right) Masker, Computer 27,335 Greenhoe, Mayer, Granholm, Caruso, Hatfield, Taylor (photo courtesy of the MDOC) Consulting 12,302 CTIVITIES Continuing Education 8,544 Contributions 266,510

Michigan Honor Guard A Decertification (challenge) 40,370

opened and closed the 31, 2004) evening with the presen- Depreciation 101,307 tation of the colors. OF Elections 776 Insurance 214,788

ECEMBER Leased Equipment 11,391

D Legal and Accounting 194,242 MCO Report 55,566 Meetings and Conferences 367,097

ENDING Office and Administrative 45,787 Organizational Unity Materials 73,649

EAR Pension Contribution 137,950

(Y Postage 24,016 Senator Cropsey and TATEMENT Professional Organization Membership Fees 53,501 Representative Hummel Athletic Team, Social Activity, Advertising, present MCOY 2005 News Release and Related Expenses 73,109 Hatfield with a tribute Repairs and Maintenance 29,989 signed by them and the Salaries 978,023 Governor. Scholarships 10,000 SEIU Political Education Account 51,000 Officer of the Year Hatfield was MCO S Settlement 7,974 also recognized as a finalist for Taxes - General 50,179 the National Correctional Officer of the Year Award Taxes - Payroll 75,182 presented by the International Taxes - Per Capita 1,407,240 Association of Correctional Telephone 46,548 Officers. He traveled to Utilities 28,621 Washington DC for their ceremony on April 30th, which Total Expenses 4,620,529 kicked off National Correctional Officer Week. Increase in Unrestricted Net Assets $41,563

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NAME CURRENT FACILITY DESIRED FACILITY FACILITY Phone Robert Mills, E-9 Newberry Kinross Area (906) 293-6200 Adam Earley, E-9 Deerfield St. Louis, Pine River, Mid-Michigan (616) 527-6320 Sheryl Jackson Huron Valley Mens JMF or Jackson Area (734) 572-9900 Andrew Mills, E-9 Huron Valley Mens Cooper Street, Cotton (734) 572-9900 Dalan Knox, E-9 Macomb Thumb (586) 749-4900 Brian Lierman, E-10 West Shoreline Grand Rapids Center (231) 773-1122 Jamie Willyerd, E-9 Mound Thumb (313) 368-8300 Brion Bradish, E-9 Cotton Pugsley (517) 780-5250 Yvonee LaPonsie, E-10 Newberry Kinross Area (906) 293-6200 Mark Bourdow, E-10 Mound Saginaw (313) 368-8300 Karen Becker, E-9 Oaks Puglsey, SRF, SLF, SPR, STF, DRF (231) 779-4332 Brian Leathed, E-9 Huron Valley Mens Any Jackson Facility (734) 572-9892 Charles Belt, E-9 Gus Harrison Jackson Area (517) 265-3918 Juanita Lambert, E-9 Macomb Thumb (586) 749-4900 Marcell Reno, E-10 Gus Harrison Ryan, Huron Valley Mens (517) 265-3918 Jamie Minto, E-8 Oaks Standish, Lehman, Pugsley (231) 779-4332 Alexander Samuel, E-8 Oaks St. Louis, Saginaw (231) 779-4332 Omar Stewart, E-8 Oaks Muskegon Area (231) 779-4332 Gary Blow, E-10 Brooks Oaks (231) 773-9200 John Russell, E-10 Boyer Road St. Louis/Mid-Michigan Area (989) 584-3941 Randy Glasgow, E-9 Newberry Pugsley, Oaks, Camp Lehman (906) 293-6200 Alexander Thompson, E-8 Oaks Muskegon Area (231) 779-4332 Jason Thomas, E-10 Muskegon Correctional Oaks (231) 773-2301 Donald Jennings, E-8 Oaks St. Louis or Saginaw (231) 779-4332 David Burnham, E-9 Standish Thumb (989) 846-7000 Kristina Wood, E-9 Camp Brighton Macomb or Thumb (734) 878-6623 Joe Stevenson, E-9 Mid-Michigan Thumb (989) 681-4361

7 Non-Profit Michigan Corrections Organization Organization 421 W. Kalamazoo Street U.S. POSTAGE Lansing, MI 48933 PAID Lansing, Michigan Permit No. 533 Address Service Requested

MCO STATE EXECUTIVE BOARD MCO’S 24-HOUR Tom Tylutki, President ANSWERING SERVICE Andy Potter, Vice President John Ost, Member at Large Bill Henderson, Financial Secretary Ray Sholtz, Member at Large When a critical incident Jim Johnson, Recording Secretary Scott Fischer, Member at Large occurs at your facility, contact Adam Douglas, Member at Large Michael Taylor, Member at Large MCO’s 24-Hour Answering Service by dialing 1-800-451- 4878 or 517-485-3310 ext. 29.

MCO CHAPTER PRESIDENTS The MCO REPORT is an Larry Henley, Alger Maximum Kamal Cariuty, Jr., Lakeland award-winning publication Rick VanAlstine, Baraga Maximum Clayton Sharrard, Macomb of the Michigan Corrections Val Corl, Bellamy Creek Jerry Pope, Marquette Organization, Service Bryon King, Boyer Road James Prince, Mid-Michigan Employees Union Local Matthew Pohl, Brooks Correctional Adam Douglas, Mound Correctional Mark Nelson, Camps Vice President, Region I Julie Cabana, Muskegon 526M, AFL-CIO. The editor Rod Denley, Camps Vice President, Region II Gary VanSickle, Newberry reserves the right to refuse any Kip Smith, Camps Vice President, Region III Paul Golembiewski, Oaks Correctional incoming articles that are Bruce Waldron, Carson City Ronald Niemi, Ojibway Correctional detrimental to MCO, SEIU Cecil Pedrin, Chippewa Stuart Bridgewater, Parnall Correctional Local 526M and its policies John Ost, Corrections Centers Randy Burrow, Parr Highway and the policies of the SEIU. Bonnie Love, Cotton Facility Edward Cooley, Jr., Pine River All articles or letters must be Garry Brickley, Sr., Deerfield Marcus Polychuk, Pugsley Correctional submitted by the first of the Dave Tobias, Egeler Michael Wohlscheid, Riverside month prior to the next issue James Sims, Florence Crane Alfred West, Ryan Correctional John Fetters, Forensic Center Bill Henderson, Saginaw Correctional Randy Burrow, Gus Harrison Timothy Ryder, SAI Program MCO does not accept paid Dennis Beecham, Handlon Michigan Training Unit Stennis George, Scott Facility advertising in the MCO Michael Feighner, Hiawatha Brent Kowitz, Southern MI Report. No one is authorized Charles Wright, Huron Valley Corrections Facility Robert Davis, Standish Maximum to solicit advertising for the Phyllis White, Huron Valley Womens Ray Sholtz, St. Louis MCO Report in the name of Thomas Tefft, Ionia Maximum Jake Campbell, Straits MCO or SEIU Local 526M. Tim Roush, Jackson Cooper Street Gary Whitman, Thumb Correctional Gary Kott, Kinross Robert Sikkenga, West Shoreline To send e-mail to an MCO staff member, type his or her first name followed by: @mco-seiu.org. MCO CENTRAL STAFF Mel Grieshaber, Executive Director If you have changed your Mel Grieshaber, Political Director Ron Parkinson, Labor Relations Representative address or phone number, David VanKoevering, Labor Relations Coordinator Cherelyn Dunlap, Labor Relations Representative please inform MCO Cynthia Beal, Labor Relations Representative Cindy Sanderson, Administrative Assistant immediately at 1-800-451-4878 John Bowers, Labor Relations Representative Sacha Crowley, Communication Specialist (phone), 1-800-327-5266 (fax), Randy Eicher, Labor Relations Representative Cindy Kogut, Bookkeeper or send an email by following Tangee Laza, Labor Relations Representative Lori Iding, Grievance Coordinator the directions listed above. Karen Mazzolini, Labor Relations Representative Stephanie Short, Receptionist/Secretary

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UNION VOICES RESIDENTIAL Marquette on 3rd shift and Scott NEW EXECUTIVE BOARD P Correctional facility on 2nd and 3rd MEMBER APPOINTED ONDERINGS shift. I also spent the day on the picket P ... line in Marquette on May 25th as we continue our battle on staffing levels and ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ As I write to security. you this month we I would like to thank the following are battling the bud- chapter leaders for arranging the tours gets currently moving through the House and devoting their own time to accom- and Senate that call for the closure of pany me; Larry Henley, Jerry Pope, CARY GROSS, COTTON the Newberry Correctional Facility and Benny Parker, Stennis George, and Camp Manistique, all while continuing Andre Chappell. State Board Member RUO Cary Gross from the Cotton to fund the private youth prison in Ray Sholtz used his own time to travel Correctional Facility in Jackson has Baldwin. with me up north for tours at facilities been appointed as the new Executive I was absolutely shocked to hear, on various shifts and the picket at Board Member to fill the vacancy just 15 minutes prior to the Senate Marquette. ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ created when Andy Potter became Vice Sub-Committee Hearing, that they were There was a great turn out in President. putting Newberry and Manistique on the Marquette and I would like to thank the Cary has worked at Cotton for ten chopping block. All this even though officers and other employees who years, serving the last five as Chief the Legislature’s Auditor General and walked the picket line on a beautiful Steward. Fiscal Agencies reported the private afternoon. A special thanks to Jim and Congratulations Cary! youth prison is more expensive to run Dorothy Johnson, Rick Benson and than Newberry and Camp Manistique. wife, and Tim Lee and Larry Henley THE BUDGET FIGHT The reviews prove that who traveled to join the picket. PROVES IT! privatization costs more, yet in their I’m happy to welcome Cary Gross, THE MCO PAC NEEDS YOUR HELP! determination to pursue it they are Chief Steward at Cotton Facility, to the ignoring the costs...both to the state and State Executive Board. I look forward MCO’s new PAC enrollment allows to the citizens of Michigan. to working with Cary and thank her for individuals to designate their contri- I am very proud of the many MCO stepping up in a very challenging time. butions go to a particular political members that have responded by In closing, as Legislators call on party if they so choose. contacting their Senators and Represen- the Department to remove male To join the PAC, there are two tatives opposing this budget. We have officers from the female prisons MCO simple ways to make your donation. heard directly from legislators on the is under great pressure. We know a few 1. One-time check made payable number of calls and e-mails their offices bad apples tainted all officers. I’m proud to “MCO PAC” and mailed to MCO have been receiving. When we work of all the officers who work with the Central together we can make them listen and female inmates. The gender-based law- 2. Automatic electronic funds make a difference. Continue your calls, suit at this time has been sent to the U.S. deduction from your bank account e-mails, and faxes. Make them account- Supreme Court. throughout the year... (as little as $2/ able. Until next time, my union pay period) Since our last talk I’ve toured Pine Brothers and Sisters, continue the great Call your Labor Rep for more info... River, Newberry on evenings, Alger Max effort on fighting privatization. “Public Employees Make on 1st and 2nd shift, Camp Cusino, Politics Work”

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NEW CONTRACT ONLINE! LABOR REP RESIGNS

The new 2005-2007 MCO Contract Labor Representative Ron is now available in its final version on Parkinson has decided to move on in our website at www.mco-seiu.org. Click on the “On his career and has resigned with MCO the Job” button and you will find a link to it along with other usefull infor- effective June 24, 2005. mation such as the MCO/SEIU bylaws, Garity Rights, and Grievance Forms. His region, the western Upper The new contracts have been sent to the printer and once printed will be Peninsula, is being reassigned to other mailed to all MCO members. This process will take several weeks not representatives. including mail time. If you’ve moved recently and not updated your address with MCO, now is the time to do it! All of MCO wishes Ron the Either call the main office at (517) 485-3310 or simply complete the online address change form on the main page of the website. It’s that easy! best!

Thursday, May 26, 2005

Chapter Presidents from Reg. II and MCO leaders held an open forum with RPA Wolfe to get to know each other, exchange information and discuss issues of concern that have arisen in the region. CO IS LOCAL HERO Back in May, Officer Debra Smith Thanks to the E-board from from Ionia risked her life to save three the Hudson area MCO broth- citizens who were drowning on Jordan ers and sisters. Your support Lake. of our children in the athletic Four people; a 30 yr old man, 22 yr. programs is much appreciated! old woman and her 2 yr. old daughter, and a 19 yr. old man were all canoeing On May 21st, RUO Joe Leahy of the Huron when their boat capsized and sank. Valley Mens Facility took 3rd place in the None of the individuals had life jack- light heavy weight division at the NPC ets or knew how to swim. Michigan State Championship. This Officer Smith raced to them on her placement qualified him for the National jet ski and saved the lives of the 30 yr. Championship in Las Vegas. He is a old man, the mother and her daughter member of the Emergency Response Team and dove in to rescue the 19 yr. old male and is on the MDOC Honor Guard. but was unable to reach him in time.

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THE INS AND OUTS OF WORKERS’ COMP by Holly Secord NOTE: The following article was submitted by Communication with Citizen’s with a physician of the employer’s choice for the Ms. Holly Secord, Claim Manager at Citizens Management: first 10 days of the employer’s knowledge of the injury. If you choose to treat with a physician of Management Inc. (CMI). MCO had extended CMI expects that any employee of the State of your choice prior to the expiration of the 10 days, an opportunity to CMI to share information Michigan contacting CMI will be treated with cour- you may be responsible for the payment of these on the workers’ compensation process, the tesy, dignity and respect. CMI expects its staff to medical expenses. responsibilities of all participants and CMI’s receive similar treatment from State employees. After 10 days of treatment, the WC Statute internal practices. The intent is to ease the We understand that the WC process is not easy, states that you can choose to treat with a physician application process and expedite claims. If you and it is our goal to ensure that you understand of your choosing. You must advise your need to discuss your individual claim, please any action or decision that is made on your claim. employer and your worker’s compensation adjuster contact your examiner or Ms. Secord, if neces- We cannot always provide individuals with infor- of your choice. The statute requires that this sary. The toll-free number for CMI is 1-800- mation they want to hear (for example, advising notification be made in writing. 324-9901. an employee that their claim is denied); however, The WC statute provides that an employer/ we want to make sure you understand how and carrier can dispute medical treatment if it is deter- why a decision was reached so that you can make mined to be unreasonable or unnecessary. The State of Michigan hired an informed decision as to your next course of The WC Statute does not require the employer action. Citizens Management Inc (CMI) in /carrier to pre-authorize medical services. If the October 2002 to administer the State’s Establishing Burden of Proof: adjuster is able to determine that a future medical workers’ compensation claims in accor- The provisions for establishing burden procedure will be covered under the WC claim, dance with the Workers’ Disability of proof are covered under Section they can provide authorization for the service. Compensation Act of 1969 (the Act). 418.851 of the Act. However, if it is determined that the procedure or treatment is not clearly related to the work-injury, The claimant is responsible for proving his or This entails investigating and determin- the adjuster may request the physician to provide her entitlement to benefits. ing compensability of all claims submit- the supporting medical documentation follow- Was there a prompt reporting of all incidents/ ing the treatment or procedure. The employee is ted by employees. The claims adjuster injuries occurring at work? encouraged to consult their health insurance contacts any employee disabled over Does the information specify all body parts carrier to determine if the procedure would be seven (7) days within 24 hours of when injured. covered under their health plan if not found to be Was there any documentation of any witnesses CMI receives the claim. A claim packet compensable under the workers’ compensation that includes a medical release, a fact to the injury? Was a detailed medical history provided to claim. information sheet, and a document for the treating physician? Independent Medical Examinations the first wage payment is also mailed to Was there a medically distinguishable change in (Evaluations) [IME’s]: the employee. Any employee submit- condition as a result of the work injury. Independent Medical Examinations ting a workers’ compensation claim, but How are Benefits Calculated: (Evaluations) is covered in Section who is not missing time from work, is Wage loss benefits are covered under 418.385 of the Act. sent a letter advising them of their claim Section 418.371 of the Act. The employer/carrier has the right to schedule number and the name and phone The Average Weekly Wage is calculated using an independent medical examination with a phy- number of their adjuster. the highest 39 weeks of wages (including over- sician of the employer’s choosing. This IME is at Below are some of the items that time) of the 52 weeks preceding the injury date. the employer’s expense. The employee is paid The Average Weekly Wage considers marital mileage in advance of the scheduled appointment. may be beneficial for you to be aware and dependent status. Failure to attend an IME could result in forfei- of when you prepare to submit a claim The worker’s compensation rate is based upon ture of your wage loss benefits. If you are sched- for workers’ compensation benefits. The 80% of the after-tax wage. uled for an IME and have a scheduling conflict, claims adjuster at CMI will analyze the Workers’ Compensation Medical you should contact your adjuster immediately. facts and information you provide, and Providing documentation supporting the conflict Treatment: (i.e. physician note that you have another appoint- that is gathered in the normal evalua- Medical treatment is addressed in Sec- ment that same day, etc.) is recommended. tion process, to make a determination tion 418.315 of the Act. You are entitled to a copy of the IME report. if the claim should be processed. The WC Statute requires employees to treat The WC statute requires you to submit a written continued on page 6

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MCO PRESIDENT TOM TYLUTKI (BOTTOM) AND BOARD MEMBER MIKE TAYLOR (RIGHT) SPEAK TO ABC CH. 5&10 AND NBC CH. 6 FOR THEIR EVENING NEWS.

OVER 150 OFFICERS SHOWED UP ON THE LINE THROUGHOUT THE MARQUETTE DAY MAKING THEIR C HAPTER VOICES HEARD... PRESIDENT JERRY POPE AND MCO EXECUTIVE B OARD MEMBER MIKE TAYLOR KEPT THE BRATS COOKING AND THE LINE FED FROM BREAK- FAST THROUGH DINNER!

THANKS TO THOSE WHO TOOK THE TIME AND STOOD THEIR GROUND!

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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, CONTINUED... NEW MCO WEBSITE request. However, it is generally CMI’s practice GOES ONLINE! to mail a copy to you as a courtesy. Mileage Reimbursement: Mileage issues are covered under MCO launched a new website on Section 408.45, Rule 15(2) of the Act. May 20th with even more information The WC Act provides for reimbursement for and online tools than before, as well as mileage expenses (to and from medical appoint- a whole new look! ments). The current rate is $.405 per mile. To request mileage reimbursement, you should NEW FEATURES INCLUDE... provide a written request which lists the date of each appointment, the name of your physician or facility in which treatment was Worksite Profile Pages for every facility rendered, and the round-trip mileage for each with contact information, link to e-mail visit. Your name and claim number should be your Labor Rep, list of Chapter clearly identified on the request. We also encour- Officials, link to your Contract, and age you to retain a copy of your request. This meeting notices all in one place! allows you to easily recall what date you last requested reimbursement, and also will allow you to reconcile your reimbursement with your Central Events Calendar listing both MCO Central meetings as well as request. any chapter activities. Return to Work: Return to Work provisions are Press Center with archived MCO press releases. addressed in Section 418.301 of the Act. Online forms to request an MCO Memorial Bible, change your mail If your physician releases you to return to or e-mail address, and coming soon an online Critical Incident work with restrictions and your employer is able Submission Form. to offer you work that is within these restrictions, you are obligated to attempt to return-to- List of MCO Central Office Staff and Labor Representatives with their work or risk forfeiting your rights to further wage loss benefits. responsibilities and a link to e-mail them directly with your questions. Any concerns, questions, or difficulties with performing restricted work should be addressed And the last step of the “Get Active” with your HR representative or Case Manager, program, which will be finalized in and your CMI adjuster. coming weeks, will allow MCO to make Additional Resources: writing to your legislators as easy as the Additional information can be click of a button... obtained by visiting the Workers’ Compensation Agency’s website: All of the information that you are http://www.michigan.gov/wca Click on Publications familiar with including past KYI’s and Click on ‘A Summary of Your Rights and MCO Reports, Board Meeting Minutes, Responsibilities’. MCO Member discounts on auto, home and entertainment are here and more... The Worker’s Compensation Agency toll so take some time, explore and check free number is: 1-888-396-5041 back often as it is updated almost daily! We at Citizen’s Management express our sincere hope that the information WWW.MCO-SEIU.ORG provided in this article is helpful to you.

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NAME CURRENT FACILITY DESIRED FACILITY FACILITY Phone Robert Mills, E-9 Newberry Kinross Area (906) 293-6200 Sheryl Jackson Huron Valley Mens JMF or Jackson Area (734) 572-9900 Dalan Knox, E-9 Macomb Thumb (586) 749-4900 Brian Lierman, E-10 West Shoreline Grand Rapids Center (231) 773-1122 Jamie Willyerd, E-9 Mound Thumb (313) 368-8300 Brion Bradish, E-9 Cotton Pugsley (517) 780-5250 Yvonee LaPonsie, E-10 Newberry Kinross Area (906) 293-6200 Mark Bourdow, E-10 Mound Saginaw (313) 368-8300 Karen Becker, E-9 Oaks Puglsey, SRF, SLF, SPR, STF, DRF (231) 779-4332 Brian Leathed, E-9 Huron Valley Mens Any Jackson Facility (734) 572-9892 Charles Belt, E-9 Gus Harrison Jackson Area (517) 265-3918 Juanita Lambert, E-9 Macomb Thumb (586) 749-4900 Marcell Reno, E-10 Gus Harrison Ryan, Huron Valley Mens (517) 265-3918 Jamie Minto, E-8 Oaks Standish, Lehman, Pugsley (231) 779-4332 Alexander Samuel, E-8 Oaks St. Louis, Saginaw (231) 779-4332 Omar Stewart, E-8 Oaks Muskegon Area (231) 779-4332 Gary Blow, E-10 Brooks Oaks (231) 773-9200 John Russell, E-10 Boyer Road St. Louis/Mid-Michigan Area (989) 584-3941 Randy Glasgow, E-9 Newberry Pugsley, Oaks, Camp Lehman (906) 293-6200 Alexander Thompson, E-8 Oaks Muskegon Area (231) 779-4332 Jason Thomas, E-10 Muskegon Correctional Oaks (231) 773-2301 Donald Jennings, E-8 Oaks St. Louis or Saginaw (231) 779-4332 David Burnham, E-9 Standish Thumb (989) 846-7000 Kristina Wood, E-9 Camp Brighton Macomb or Thumb (734) 878-6623 Joe Stevenson, E-9 Mid-Michigan Thumb (989) 681-4361 Gloria Bogan, E-9 Macomb Thumb or Saginaw (586) 749-4900 Santiago Gomez Thumb Saginaw or Standish (810) 667-2045 Troy Chrisman, E-8 Lakeland Guss Harrison or Parr Hwy (517) 278-6942 Rick Salinas, CTO-10 Standish Max Saginaw (989) 846-7000 Jerry Fink, E-9 Mound Scott (313) 368-8300 Thomas Grayson, E-8 Macomb Saginaw, Standish, St. Louis (586) 749-4900 Jason Huyck, E-9 Newberry Kinross area (906) 293-6200

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MCO STATE EXECUTIVE BOARD MCO’S 24-HOUR Tom Tylutki, President ANSWERING SERVICE Andy Potter, Vice President John Ost, Member at Large Bill Henderson, Financial Secretary Ray Sholtz, Member at Large When a critical incident Jim Johnson, Recording Secretary Scott Fischer, Member at Large occurs at your facility, contact Adam Douglas, Member at Large Michael Taylor, Member at Large Cary Gross, Member at Large MCO’s 24-Hour Answering Service by dialing 1-800-451- 4878 or 517-485-3310 ext. 29.

MCO CHAPTER PRESIDENTS The MCO REPORT is an Larry Henley, Alger Maximum Kamal Cariuty, Jr., Lakeland award-winning publication Rick VanAlstine, Baraga Maximum Clayton Sharrard, Macomb of the Michigan Corrections Val Corl, Bellamy Creek Jerry Pope, Marquette Organization, Service Bryon King, Boyer Road James Prince, Mid-Michigan Employees Union Local Matthew Pohl, Brooks Correctional Adam Douglas, Mound Correctional Mark Nelson, Camps Vice President, Region I Julie Cabana, Muskegon 526M, AFL-CIO. The editor Rod Denley, Camps Vice President, Region II Gary VanSickle, Newberry reserves the right to refuse any Kip Smith, Camps Vice President, Region III Paul Golembiewski, Oaks Correctional incoming articles that are Bruce Waldron, Carson City Ronald Niemi, Ojibway Correctional detrimental to MCO, SEIU Cecil Pedrin, Chippewa Stuart Bridgewater, Parnall Correctional Local 526M and its policies John Ost, Corrections Centers Randy Burrow, Parr Highway and the policies of the SEIU. Bonnie Love, Cotton Facility Edward Cooley, Jr., Pine River All articles or letters must be Garry Brickley, Sr., Deerfield Marcus Polychuk, Pugsley Correctional submitted by the first of the Dave Tobias, Egeler Michael Wohlscheid, Riverside month prior to the next issue James Sims, Florence Crane Alfred West, Ryan Correctional John Fetters, Forensic Center Bill Henderson, Saginaw Correctional Randy Burrow, Gus Harrison Timothy Ryder, SAI Program MCO does not accept paid Dennis Beecham, Handlon Michigan Training Unit Stennis George, Scott Facility advertising in the MCO Michael Feighner, Hiawatha Brent Kowitz, Southern MI Report. No one is authorized Charles Wright, Huron Valley Corrections Facility Robert Davis, Standish Maximum to solicit advertising for the Phyllis White, Huron Valley Womens Ray Sholtz, St. Louis MCO Report in the name of Thomas Tefft, Ionia Maximum Jake Campbell, Straits MCO or SEIU Local 526M. Tim Roush, Jackson Cooper Street Gary Whitman, Thumb Correctional Gary Kott, Kinross Robert Sikkenga, West Shoreline To send e-mail to an MCO staff member, type his or her first name followed by: @mco-seiu.org. MCO CENTRAL STAFF Mel Grieshaber, Executive Director If you have changed your Mel Grieshaber, Political Director address or phone number, David VanKoevering, Labor Relations Coordinator Cherelyn Dunlap, Labor Relations Representative please inform MCO Cynthia Beal, Labor Relations Representative Cindy Sanderson, Administrative Assistant immediately at 1-800-451-4878 John Bowers, Labor Relations Representative Sacha Crowley, Communication Specialist (phone), 1-800-327-5266 (fax), Randy Eicher, Labor Relations Representative Cindy Kogut, Bookkeeper or send an email by following Tangee Laza, Labor Relations Representative Lori Iding, Grievance Coordinator the directions listed above. Karen Mazzolini, Labor Relations Representative Stephanie Short, Receptionist/Secretary

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E Page 2-3 Union News and Views Page 9 Crisis Fund Golf Registration Page 4-5 Legislation, Politics and MCO Page 10 Statement of Activities Page 6-7 Privatization and Newberry Page 11 Exchange/Transfers List Page 8 Gender Lawsuit Page 12 MCO Contacts MCO REPORT JULY/AUGUST 2005

UNION VOICES PRESIDENTIAL PONDERINGS... MCO 2005 SCHOLARSHIP In the last WINNERS month I’ve spent quite a bit of time in Newberry addressing the ridiculous James Snyder KINROSS notion of closing NCF and Camp

Manistique instead of the private youth Kurtis Monroe PUGSLEY facility as recommended by Governor Congratulations to Granholm and Director Caruso. Jordan Mason DEERFIELD MCO’s 2005 I was proud to see well over 100 Anthony Pope MARQUETTE officers attend the town hall meeting in Scholarship Newberry and several hundred partici- Lacy Gregg MARQUETTE recipients! pate in the picket on June 17th. The community involvement and support Amanda Moore BARAGA MAX was unprecedented. Ashley Kivela MARQUETTE On June 21st we targeted the

Capitol with our message on Jamie Salinas COTTON privatization. At the press conference, THESE STUDENTS Governor Granholm spoke out, stating, Rebecca Wagner MTF WERE SELECTED BY “This will not pass my desk.” Great job Jason Johnson KINROSS Newberry and officers statewide who are THE SCHOLARSHIP in the fight...they can hear you now! Michael Morgan BARAGA MAX OMMITTEE AFTER Keep contacting your legislators until it’s C over. Keep Fighting! Rachel Bertucci MARQUETTE REVEIW OF THEIR MCO has met with DCH in a Kelly Reid SCOTT APPLICATION Departmental Labor Management Meeting to address staffing, safety and Patrick Marnell ALGER MAX INCLUDING TEST SCORES, many other issues of concern at the new GRADES AND AN ESSAY Forensic Center. Kristi Henricks PARR . In these tough economic times and EACH STUDENT Jamie Thompson CHIPPEWA with the budget battle in midstream I RECEIVED $500 encourage you to remain professional at Alanna Hartley SAGINAW all times on and off the job. Outside TOWARDS CONTINUING forces are scrutinizing our behavior, job Peter Dezelski PUGSLEY THEIR EDUCATION performance, and efficiency. Stay . Stephen Sannery HVC together and strong as we battle the many obstacles in our path. Amy Coucke FORENSIC

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UNION NEWS

To Fellow Union Members:

Thank you for your support defending Newberry and Camp Manistique against closure. Please continue calling, writing, and e-mailing your State Representa- tives and State Senators. This particular issue has such partisan overtones it is very important that those of you with Republican Representatives be especially vigilant contacting them. UNION FAMILY FAIR DAY THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2005 Privatization and degradation of government services normally performed by government workers are part of the economic “Race To The Bottom” just as Entry for union members is $2 in surely as sending American jobs overseas and letting millions of illegals into advance, $4 at the gate. Ride bands the country to drive the price of labor down are. are $7 per person in advance, $16 at the fair. Advance tickets are Please fellow MCO members wake up! We have got to get political and available until Tuesday, August 2, support those politicians that support us. Yes, the rich are getting richer and 2005. Contact Joe Guenther at (517) the poor are getting poorer. Some of the people our leaders want to make 393-9464 for more information. poorer are you and me. Don’t let politicians with “For Sale” signs on their backs devastate our prison system, our state, and our country.

TWO OFFICERS RECEIVE The private prison at Baldwin is expensive and inefficient. Staff are poorly STATE HONORS trained and poorly paid. Yet many of our politicians desperately want to keep RUO Dorn, a former chapter it open at any price, and the taxpayer getting a good deal for his tax dollar be president at JCF, and CO Johnson from damned. Why? Money! GEO has highly paid lobbyists and a fat cat CEO LCF teamed up to capture the 2nd place making more then $2 million a year working for a huge corporation that is overall at the West Michigan Law lining the pockets of politicians all over the country. This goes on while their Enforcement Invitational. This was a workers make sub-standard wages and benefits. This is truly “The Race to the combined Pistol shoot event put on by Bottom”. Fremont MI Police Department and Newaygo Sheriff’s Department last It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that if the politicians are willing to fight as September that matches skills in Camp hard as they have been to keep Baldwin open, they have plans for future Perry and Combat shooting. privatization. That’s your life and your future they are threatening. They also took home individual The Great American Middle Class is being annihilated while we stand and awards: Dorn with 1st in combat pistol cheer and support it out of misguided patriotism. Don’t wait until it’s your and 3rd in Camp Perry “Strong Hand prison they are closing or you are eating out of garbage bins behind restaurants only” and Johnson with 2nd in combat in your older years because Social Security has been trashed, speak out now. pistol and 4th in “Strong Hand only.” You are not your brother’s keeper, you are your brother’s brother, and if they Congratulations! can do it to your brother, they can and will do it to you. Watch for more details about the 10th Annual trap shoot this September. Thank you, This is an MDOC/civilian champion- Jim Ramelis, 2nd VP Newberry ship challenge at the Gun Shop in Quincy Michigan.

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DON’T THROW MCO JOINS AFL-CIO IN RADIO ADS WAY In conjunction with other media events such as the Capi- A tol Rally and picket, radio ads were run in Representative Tom Casperson’s district about his recent voting record on As the recent the budget. battles in the Casperson, a Republican from Escanaba who represents Legislature con- the southern UP, voted for the budget that calls for the tinue, and MCO closure of Newberry and Camp Manistique. fights against The radio ad goes something like this... privatization, the “You can tell a lot about a state representative by who they stand for importance of the and who they stand against. Representative Tom Casperson stood MCO PAC fund becomes against the Upper Peninsula and with the Lansing insiders by voting self-evident. Now, more than ever, politicians for a state budget which closes the Newberry Correctional Facility, are playing a direct role in DOC operations. cutting 345 jobs from our community; would cut funding to Northern You will be receiving a letter in August about Michigan University by 31 percent over five years while college budgets downstate increased dramatically; and he voted to endanger our Great MCO’s Political Action Committee. Just think Lakes by making it easier for companies to sell our water for profit of the strength MCO’s PAC would have if and ship our water to other states.” every member donated just $20 a year. We would be one of the largest in Lansing. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE NEED POLITICS TO WORK! There are also ways to be involved aside from With budget challenges, privatization, retirement a monetary donation. We need members who legislation and all the other areas that concern MCO are willing to write letters to their local newspa- members and workers everywhere, it points out all the more pers, their legislators, and to talk to anyone and need for each of us to get involved. As public employee’s, everyone they meet about the effects some our work is affected by decisions made by elected officials. decisions in Lansing are having on you, the line Our involvement is critical and our jobs may even depend upon it. officer. Contact your legislator and governor when needed. Get So, when you get that letter, take a moment your family and neighbors to help. Make sure they know to learn about the options available to you. In our issues and don’t let up. Like it or not, money is impor- the meantime, if you have any questions, or tant in politics. There’s a reason unions, organizations, would like to participate in the political process, associations and corporations pour tons of money into contact your Labor Representative or Mel election efforts. MCO needs to build its PAC fund as well to play in this game. Please consider contributing to our Grieshaber at (517) 485-3310. PAC. Twenty dollars a couple of times a year go a long ways when a lot of us donate. MCO supports candidates from both parties and now you can even designate your contri- OUR HANCE TO AKE bution to candidates of a certain party. ...Y C M Let’s help MCO get stronger—get active, contribute A IFFERENCE and show those politicians MCO members are unified. We D can make politics work!

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POLITICS-LEGISLATION-ISSUES -Mel Grieshaber, Executive Director and John Vandeventer, MCO staff Next year’s state budget is the Made no effort to improve nation and is working to develop current big legislative issue for MCO. worsening staffing levels. alternate solutions. The House and Senate each used a different process this year. In June, the Our veteran officers know that Suggested closing optional House reported out one giant budget that trying to balance the state budget on the prisoner activities at a included funding for many departments, backs of corrections officers is nothing facility when staffing levels and the Senate used the traditional new. However, this year’s legislature has are inadequate. Recommendation is approach by passing separate budgets for been particularly harsh on the bottom written into final House budget. each department. Both versions hit line. That’s why MCO has made this correctional officers hard and gutted legislative fight a top priority. Over the The Legislature has moved into some of the Governor’s recommenda- past few months, MCO has worked to the main negotiation stage of the tions. Reconciliation among all the build partnerships with several labor budget process, meaning Public versions could take most of the groups, community leaders, and various hearings are done and decisions are summer. The following are some of the organizations to strengthen support for being made behind closed doors. MCO highlights: our causes. We have seen support from continues to meet with legislators and the Governor, officer-friendly legislators, the Governor, however, on a regular Governor proposed discon- the SEIU State Council, and even the basis. Our concerns have been, and tinuing the private youth Department on several issues. The continue to be, voiced loud and clear in prison contract. Both House following is a summary of some of the Lansing. MCO will continue the fight and Senate keep the private prison. key components in MCO’s fight: and continue to keep you up-to-date until we know what next year’s budget House and Senate call for Launched massive campaign has in store for our members. closing Newberry and Camp against continuance of Manistique. Governor is fight- private prison contract and CLOSER TO HOME TRANSFERS ing to keep them open. closure of Newberry and DUE IN OCTOBER Camp Manistique. Thousands of offic- The Closer to Home Transfer Governor recommended hiring ers and supporters lobbied their legisla- window opens each year from a couple hundred new correc- tors. Senate was forced to schedule October 1-31st for officers wishing to tional officers. House and additional hearing to reconsider issue. transfer in the next calendar year. To Senate versions basically eliminated apply send your request to MCO funding for any training or academies. Drafted plan to use 35% indicating name, address, phone, surcharge for Corrections current and desired facility. Requests House and Senate place a instead of State Police. will NOT be accepted before 35% surcharge on prisoner Funds could be used to pay for a new October. purchases but earmark funds officer-training academy. Plan has been Keep in mind, the Seniority trans- raised for a new state trooper school. presented to Senate and House leaders fer list has priority over the Closer to as well as the Governor. Home list and that your name doesn’t Detroit News article launches carry over from year to year. Eligibil- hearings in Senate and House Filed appeal with U.S. ity criteria can be found in your new on sexual abuse in prisons. Supreme Court regarding the contract under Article 15, Part D. Senate calls for removal of male removal of male officers from More reminders will be posted as the officers in female housing units in their female housing units. MCO window nears. budget. maintains this is gender-based discrimi-

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CASPERSON TOWN HALL MEETING NEWBERRY HIGH SCHOOL JUNE 10, 2005 ADAMINI

MCDOWELL

PRUSI CROPSEY

Officer Ross, his wife Theresa, and his seven daughters Christa, Courtney, Kayla, Catherine, Rebekah, Elizabeth, and Katie (not pictured) being Teachers interviewed by NBC Ch. 6 and MSEA join the line to support NCF

NEWBERRY PICKET JUNE 17, 2005

Adamini and McDowell being interviewed by the Marquette Mining Journal, Fox 33 and ABC 9 & 10

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PRESS CONFERENCE AND RALLY AT THE CAPITOL LANSING, MI JUNE 21, 2005

“This will not pass my desk!”

SENATE HEARING JUNE 21, 2005

The Senate Sub-Committee on Corrections (l to r) Garcia, Brown, Cropsey, Switalski, Prusi.

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GENDER LAWSUIT AWAITS U.S. SUPREME COURT

As the Department agree to negotiate with the De- males, MCO wants minimal of Corrections moves partment over the issue because impact on our members. forward in implement- we believe a “uniform is a The Department’s effort to ing its plan to uniform” regardless of remove males from the housing remove all male gender. units started in 1999, when officers from female As the Governor Director Bill Martin ordered it housing units and certain and Legislature work to done. MCO supported a suit by other positions, MCO reconcile their budget members, claiming discrimination. continues to look for differences, MCO is The case was won in U.S. District ways that would help pushing the idea that if Court, but later lost at the U.S. mitigate the harm and the legislature would at Court of Appeals, prompting disruption to our least fund a new MCO to support an appeal to the members, male and fe- academy for new female U.S. Supreme Court. It is unknown male. MDOC demanded MCO corrections officers, most of the at this point whether the Supreme support withdrawal of the appeal harm to current male and female Court will hear the case. to the U.S. Supreme Court as a officers could be avoided. condition for negotiations to take Although we still disagree with place. However, MCO could not MDOC intent to remove the

CHAPTER LEADERSHIP ELECTIONS TO BE HELD IN SEPTEMBER Chapter level elections will be held statewide throughout the month of September. If you would like to run for a position on the chapter executive board, you can nominate yourself by submitting your name to the Chapter Elections Committee during the month of August. Simply write the following: “I (name) accept the nomination for (position) at the (name of your facility)” and give it to you Chapter Election Committee.

OTHER LEGISLATION: House Bill 4030 – would allow state employees to choose either the defined benefit or the defined contribution retirement plan. Currently in the House Government Operations Committee, it is very unlikely the bill will be taken up. MCO strongly supports the option to be in either pension system. The republican leadership in the House is saying it’s too expensive and they will not move it. Members need to contact their state representative and let them know how important this issue is to all of us.

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Entries must be received no later than August 12, 2005. Checks or money orders should be made out to: MCO Crisis Fund, and mailed to: MCO Golf Outing, 421 W. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933. MCO REPORT JULY/AUGUST 2005

Revenues Amount FOR $2 YOU COULD WIN A CAR! Membership Dues $1,074,543 As a part of the 32nd Annual Clinton Fall Non-Member Fees 22,288 festival, raffle tickets are being sold for $2. Interest 9,575 Of that $2, $1 goes to the MCO Crisis Fund! Total Revenues 1,106,406 1st Place wins their choice of a 2005 Jeep Wrangler, 2005 Ford Mustang, 2005 Chevrolet Expenses Cobalt or $15,000 in cash. Administrative Leave 34,967 2nd Place wins $2,500 in cash Annual Leave 1,243 3rd Place wins $1,500 in cash Arbitration 16,203 Books, Dues and Subscriptions 1,341 Tickets have been sent to Chapter Computer 1,470 Presidents, so get yours today! Consulting 4,380 CTIVITIES Continuing Education 479 Contributions 42,950 A

31, 2005) Depreciation 25,686

OF Insurance 47,442 ARCH Leased Equipment 2,866 M Legal and Accounting 10,910 MCO Report 16,471

ENDING Meetings and Conferences 44,516

Office and Administrative 14,818 Organizational Unity Materials 1,637 Pension Contribution 32,822 TATEMENT TATEMENT

(S Postage 3,002 Professional Organization Membership Fees 13,176 Athletic Team, Social Activity, Advertising, News Release and Related Expenses 1,650 Repairs and Maintenance 6,090

MCO S Salaries 186,237 Taxes - Payroll 23,553 Taxes - Per Capita 375,501 Telephone 8,990 Utilities 3,381

Total Expenses 921,781

Increase in Unrestricted Net Assets $184,625

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EXCHANGE TRANSFERS If you are interested in placing your name on the Exchange Transfers list, (Article 15, Part D, Section A-6) please send the following information: your name, your home phone number, classification (E-9, E-10), etc.), current institution, desired institution and your facility’s phone number. Please mail to: Sacha Crowley, c/o MCO Report, 421 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48933, or send via e-mail to [email protected]. If you would like your “ad” in the next issue, you must submit your information no later than the first of the prior month. Please note all transfer requests must be submitted in writing and must be approved by both institutions’ wardens. Please contact us as well if you need to remove your name from the list. NAME CURRENT FACILITY DESIRED FACILITY FACILITY Phone Robert Mills, E-9 Newberry Kinross Area (906) 293-6200 Sheryl Jackson Huron Valley Mens JMF or Jackson Area (734) 572-9900 Dalan Knox, E-9 Macomb Thumb (586) 749-4900 Brian Lierman, E-10 West Shoreline Grand Rapids Center (231) 773-1122 Jamie Willyerd, E-9 Mound Thumb (313) 368-8300 Brion Bradish, E-9 Cotton Pugsley (517) 780-5250 Yvonee LaPonsie, E-10 Newberry Kinross Area (906) 293-6200 Mark Bourdow, E-10 Mound Saginaw (313) 368-8300 Karen Becker, E-9 Oaks Puglsey, SRF, SLF, SPR, STF, DRF (231) 779-4332 Brian Leathed, E-9 Huron Valley Mens Any Jackson Facility (734) 572-9892 Charles Belt, E-9 Gus Harrison Jackson Area (517) 265-3918 Juanita Lambert, E-9 Macomb Thumb (586) 749-4900 Marcell Reno, E-10 Gus Harrison Ryan, Huron Valley Mens (517) 265-3918 Jamie Minto, E-8 Oaks Standish, Lehman, Pugsley (231) 779-4332 Alexander Samuel, E-8 Oaks St. Louis, Saginaw (231) 779-4332 Omar Stewart, E-8 Oaks Muskegon Area (231) 779-4332 Gary Blow, E-10 Brooks Oaks (231) 773-9200 John Russell, E-10 Boyer Road St. Louis/Mid-Michigan Area (989) 584-3941 Randy Glasgow, E-9 Newberry Pugsley, Oaks, Camp Lehman (906) 293-6200 Alexander Thompson, E-8 Oaks Muskegon Area (231) 779-4332 Jason Thomas, E-10 Muskegon Correctional Oaks (231) 773-2301 Donald Jennings, E-8 Oaks St. Louis or Saginaw (231) 779-4332 David Burnham, E-9 Standish Thumb (989) 846-7000 Kristina Wood, E-9 Camp Brighton Macomb or Thumb (734) 878-6623 Gloria Bogan, E-9 Macomb Thumb or Saginaw (586) 749-4900 Santiago Gomez Thumb Saginaw or Standish (810) 667-2045 Troy Chrisman, E-8 Lakeland Guss Harrison or Parr Hwy (517) 278-6942 Rick Salinas, CTO-10 Standish Max Saginaw (989) 846-7000 Jerry Fink, E-9 Mound Scott (313) 368-8300 Thomas Grayson, E-8 Macomb Saginaw, Standish, St. Louis (586) 749-4900 Jason Huyck, E-9 Newberry Kinross area (906) 293-6200 John Schulz, E-8 Egeler Alger or Marquette (517) 780-5600 Willie Phillips, E-10 Oaks Muskegon Area (231) 723-8272 Ernest Landrum, E-10 Lakeland Jackson Area (517) 278-6942 Kris Bolan, E-9 Gus Harrison SAI Cassidy Lake (517) 265-3900

11 Non-Profit Michigan Corrections Organization Organization 421 W. Kalamazoo Street U.S. POSTAGE Lansing, MI 48933 PAID Lansing, Michigan Permit No. 533 Address Service Requested

MCO STATE EXECUTIVE BOARD MCO’S 24-HOUR Tom Tylutki, President ANSWERING SERVICE Andy Potter, Vice President John Ost, Member at Large Bill Henderson, Financial Secretary Ray Sholtz, Member at Large When a critical incident Jim Johnson, Recording Secretary Scott Fischer, Member at Large occurs at your facility, contact Adam Douglas, Member at Large Michael Taylor, Member at Large Cary Gross, Member at Large MCO’s 24-Hour Answering Service by dialing 1-800-451- 4878 or 517-485-3310 ext. 29.

MCO CHAPTER PRESIDENTS The MCO REPORT is an Larry Henley, Alger Maximum Kamal Cariuty, Jr., Lakeland award-winning publication Rick VanAlstine, Baraga Maximum Clayton Sharrard, Macomb of the Michigan Corrections Val Corl, Bellamy Creek Jerry Pope, Marquette Organization, Service Bryon King, Boyer Road James Prince, Mid-Michigan Employees Union Local Matthew Pohl, Brooks Correctional Adam Douglas, Mound Correctional vacant, Camps Vice President, Region I Julie Cabana, Muskegon 526M, AFL-CIO. The editor Rod Denley, Camps Vice President, Region II Gary VanSickle, Newberry reserves the right to refuse any Kip Smith, Camps Vice President, Region III Paul Golembiewski, Oaks Correctional incoming articles that are Bruce Waldron, Carson City Ronald Niemi, Ojibway Correctional detrimental to MCO, SEIU Cecil Pedrin, Chippewa Stuart Bridgewater, Parnall Correctional Local 526M and its policies John Ost, Corrections Centers Randy Burrow, Parr Highway and the policies of the SEIU. Bonnie Love, Cotton Facility Edward Cooley, Jr., Pine River All articles or letters must be William Thomas, Deerfield Marcus Polychuk, Pugsley Correctional submitted by the first of the Dave Tobias, Egeler Michael Wohlscheid, Riverside month prior to the next issue James Sims, Florence Crane Alfred West, Ryan Correctional John Fetters, Forensic Center Bill Henderson, Saginaw Correctional Randy Burrow, Gus Harrison Timothy Ryder, SAI Program MCO does not accept paid Dennis Beecham, Handlon Michigan Training Unit Stennis George, Scott Facility advertising in the MCO Michael Feighner, Hiawatha Brent Kowitz, Southern MI Report. No one is authorized Charles Wright, Huron Valley Corrections Facility Robert Davis, Standish Maximum to solicit advertising for the Phyllis White, Huron Valley Womens Ray Sholtz, St. Louis MCO Report in the name of Thomas Tefft, Ionia Maximum Jake Campbell, Straits MCO or SEIU Local 526M. Tim Roush, Jackson Cooper Street Gary Whitman, Thumb Correctional Gary Kott, Kinross Robert Sikkenga, West Shoreline To send e-mail to an MCO staff member, type his or her first name followed by: @mco-seiu.org. MCO CENTRAL STAFF Mel Grieshaber, Executive Director If you have changed your Mel Grieshaber, Political Director address or phone number, David VanKoevering, Labor Relations Coordinator Cherelyn Dunlap, Labor Relations Representative please inform MCO Cynthia Beal, Labor Relations Representative Cindy Sanderson, Administrative Assistant immediately at 1-800-451-4878 John Bowers, Labor Relations Representative Sacha Crowley, Communication Specialist (phone), 1-800-327-5266 (fax), Randy Eicher, Labor Relations Representative Cindy Kogut, Bookkeeper or complete the online form Tangee Laza, Labor Relations Representative Lori Iding, Grievance Coordinator on our website. Karen Mazzolini, Labor Relations Representative Stephanie Short, Receptionist/Secretary Visit us on the web at: www.mco-seiu.org

“Were it not for the labor press, the labor movement would not Editor - Sacha Crowley be what it is today, and any man who tries to injure a labor paper is a traitor to the cause.” --Samuel Gompers SEPTEMBER 2005 MCO REPORT TELLING OUR SIDE

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E Page 2-3 Union News and Views Page 6 Closer to Home/LTD Update Page 4 SCF/MCO Picnic Page 7 Exchange/Transfers List Page 5 The Legal Watch -Child Page 8 MCO Contacts Custody and Suport MCO REPORT SEPTEMBER 2005

UNION VOICES RESIDENTIAL written, called, or lobbied, and we urged Huron Valley Womens, Carson City, P them to continue the fight. MCO will Boyer Road, and Huron Valley TRV ONDERINGS not back down and is still arguing our Center all on 2nd, and finally Scott. I P ... case with the Governor, Legislators, and would like to thank Mary Ann Hocking, Let me start off more. Privatization weakens our prison Rick VanAlstine, Jerry Pope, Mike by saying that our system. We won’t stop until the threat Taylor, Bruce Waldron, Dave Kavanagh, thoughts and prayers of it is put away forever. and John Ost for donating their own time go out to the family of On August 11th, in Newberry, to attend the various tours. Officer Morgan who died in the line of MCO met with all Region 1 Chapter Vice President Andy Potter and I duty in Tennessee last month. Officer Presidents and R.P.A MacMeekin. were present for the trial of prisoner Morgan, an AFSCME brother, was Many issues were discussed and Blands on his vicious assault of C/O gunned down by the wife of the inmate resolved and MacMeekin pledged to Jefferies last fall. We still await the he was escorting from a hearing. The follow up with Chapter Presidents. judge’s decision on the main offender. wife was a former prison nurse who had Thanks Mac. With the slight increase in revenues been fired the previous year for sneak- Since our last talk I’ve toured projected for next year, MCO’s battle for ing food to an inmate, and who Muskegon Correctional on 2nd shift, staffing and safety is in full force. subsequently married this prisoner with Baraga Max on 1st and 2nd, Marquette, Hang in There! the Warden’s permission. This and the recent events in Baraga have shed a bad Letter to the Editor, The Detroit News July 6, 2005 light on corrections in the public eye, and CORRECTIONS OFFICERS DO THEIR JOBS HONORABLY left us inside wondering who we can I am writing in response to the recent Detroit News series “Sexual trust to watch our backs. Abuse Behind Bars” (May 22-24). As president of the Michigan Corrections In my visit to Baraga, I had the Organization, the union that represents Michigan state corrections officers, I opportunity to talk to many officers who was disappointed and personally offended to see old news about former MDOC were angry and betrayed. After review- employees rehashed in The News. The series gave the impression that today’s ing all the information and photos I’m corrections officers continue this despicable behavior and that the MDOC here to tell the MCO membership has been slow to reform our prison system. That’s just not true. I’m proud of the job the officers did The truth is, Michigan’s corrections officers are among the most highly at Baraga. It is very disturbing when trained, professional officers in any prison system today. The Department of you have two employees that undermine Corrections implemented policies and procedures to protect everyone involved. the security of the institution and Our officers face a lot of tough challenges today—staffing levels are disregard public safety. Their fate, right- dangerously low, legislators are attempting to close much-needed correctional fully so, is in the hands of the judicial facilities, and privatization is threatening to weaken our entire prison system. system facing life in prison. But one thing we should never have to worry about is carrying the stigma Many issues have surfaced since created by a few, corrupt individuals a decade ago. our last talk. The fight for Newberry On behalf of all 10,000 Michigan corrections officers, I’m proud of the and Camp Manistique and against job we do to keep our communities and prisons safe, and I’m proud to be a privatization continues. On August 10th, part of one of the best prison systems in the nation. myself, Lt. Governor Cherry, Rep. Tom Tylutki McDowell, and the President of MSEA, President Jack Yoak, spoke at a press conference Michigan Corrections Organization praising the efforts of everyone who has Lansing

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UNION NEWS OFFICER MACKENZIE RIDES FOR OFFICERS GATHER TO “DADS OF MICHIGAN” DEDICATE MEMORIAL Officer Robb MacKenzie, who has 18 years in the MDOC, primarily at the Baraga Max Correctional Facility, rode his bike from the L’Anse Michigan Court House to the Capitol in Lansing hoping to raise awareness for DADS of Michigan. DADS of Michigan is a non-profit affiliate of the American Coalition for Fathers and Children Officer MacKenzie and his daughter whose goal is to restore equal rights for all parties at the Capitol in Lansing. affected by divorce, the break-up of the family, or children born to unmarried parents. Officer Thumb Correctional Facility Chapter President MacKenzie became involved with DADS of Michigan Gary Whitman standing at the memorial about five years ago when he began fighting the court system for joint custody of his daughter. On July 27th, officers gathered in To prepare for his journey he sold his motorcycle, front of the Thumb Correctional bought a Trek road bike, and began riding to and from Facility for a ceremony to dedicate a work at Baraga Max every day; a 44 mile round-trip. new memorial. Officer MacKenzie left L’Anse at sunrise on August 6th and rode approximately 100 miles a day, The plaque reads... stopping in Munising, St. Ignace, Kalkaska, Remus, Charlotte, Jackson, and finally the Capitol in Lansing on August 12th; 463 miles later. He was met at the “THIS MEMORIAL IS A TRIBUTE TO Capitol by the media, officials from DADS of Michigan, MCO, and family DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS STAFF members. After completing a ceremonial ride around the Capitol Building he was MEMBERS WHO HAVE PASSED ON WHILE warmly greeted by many Senators and Representatives. EMPLOYED AT THUMB CORRECTIONAL MacKenzie’s progress was tracked throughout the journey on the DADS FACILITY. EACH OF THEIR ACCOM- website. He went through five flat tires - three of them in one day - and several PLISHMENTS WERE SIGNIFICANT AND severe rainstorms. Passing cars often honked in appreciation, and on several INSTRUMENTAL IN UPHOLDING THEIR occasions he was delayed at rest areas COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING A SAFE, talking with concerned citizens. Robb SECURE, AND HUMANE ENVIRONMENT was successful in gaining the national FOR ALL STAFF AND PRISONERS. THESE attention he hoped to and hinted that a FELLOW EMPLOYEES SHALL FOREVER “ride to DC” might be the next step! REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS.” For more information about DADS of Michigan, visit them online at There are 15 names on the plaque www.dadsofmichigan.org or call at which sits above a memorial rock (248) 559-DADS. just outside the entrance to the facility. Talking to WILX Ch.10 in Lansing upon his arrival at the Capitol

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4 PROUDLY REPRESENTING MICHIGAN'S CORRECTIONS OFFICERS AND FORENSIC SECURITY OFFICERS FOR OVER 25 YEARS THE LEGAL WATCH

CHILD CUSTODY AND SUPPORT By: Attorney Daniel A. Pawluk Many citizens go through their lives Twenty years ago, the custodial parent children, a Petition for Change or Modifi- with little or no contact with the courts and was almost always the mother, with the cation of Custody may be warranted. legal system. However, Family Law is one father receiving parenting time on alternat- Similarly, the issue of child support area of the law that frequently exposes ing weekends, holidays, and for a period of frequently causes distress. Child Support people to the court system. People who time during the summer. Much has changed guidelines are in place that specifies the have children and are divorced or are since that time. In an ideal world, when amount of support the non-custodial raising a child on their own will have to deal parents separate, the children should spend parents should pay for support. If the with the majority of disputes that arise as close to one half of their time with each parents are unable to agree on the amount through the Family Division parent because that is fair. Of of support, the guidelines specify the of the Circuit Court or the course, with school schedules, amount. If the custodial parent receives any Friend of the Court. The transportation difficulties and sort of public assistance, the guidelines “Friend of the Court” seems other factors, it is often not specify the amount. If the non-custodial like it should be everybody’s possible or convenient. There parent has the children for 128 overnight “friend”, but it is extremely are two types of custody — periods or more during the year, the child bewildering to most people. physical and legal custody. support is based on the “Shared Economic Many individuals who “Physical” custody is exactly that Responsibility” formula, which calculates come to this law firm with – who the children live with support based on each party’s income and family law issues need some- physically. “Legal” custody has the number of days spent with each parent one to run interference on their to do with who makes the during the year. behalf with Friend of the important decisions affecting the Child support becomes a greater Court issues like child support, children. These important problem if the payor of support falls parenting time, changes in custody and so decisions have to do with where the behind on payments. Income Withholding on. The Friend of the Court routinely deals children attend school, whether they engage Orders from the payor’s job prevent many with most issues relating to children and in extracurricular activities, need counseling, difficulties. However, an eight percent makes recommendations to the Court which when they begin dating, medical care and surcharge is added twice each year to becomes the Order of the Court unless an other important matters. Most courts amounts that are past due. After an objection is filed by either party. The Friend routinely order joint legal custody, which arrearage in support is accumulated, the of the Court has forms which are available means that the parents share this responsi- Friend of the Court will issue an Order to to the general public, are intended to be user bility equally. If the parents are unable to Show Cause for the payor of support to friendly and to enable citizens to handle agree on an important decision, it is some- appear. At this hearing, acceptable payment problems without attorney involvement. times necessary to bring the issue in front of arrangements need to be made, or a jail Those who have attempted to take care of a Friend of the Court Referee or a Judge. sentence will often be imposed. a problem In Pro Per, or without an Once children have had a living People frequently petition for a attorney, can attest to the fact that the relationship with one or both parents, we modification of support. The custodial “system” is not as easily navigable as it is have an “established custodial environment.” parent believes that purported to be. Most people find that their In order to warrant a change in the physical more money is requests are taken more seriously and dealt custody of the children, there must ordinarily needed to help with with more promptly when they are repre- be some sort of change in circumstances the expenses associ- sented by counsel. Part of the reason is that warranting the change. In all issues regard- ated with raising attorneys are trained with regard to what ing children, the standard of “the best children. The non- needs to be said to warrant the relief interests of the children” applies. If the custodial parent requested. In addition, attorneys are famil- custodial parent is experiencing difficulties may feel that the iar with the Judges and their assistants, the such as drug use, inappropriate discipline, a support money is not Friend of the Court employees, referees and new spouse or partner who disrupts being used for the the other attorneys involved in the cases. continuity or other change affecting the children’s benefit and

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CHILD CUSTODY AND SUPPORT (CON’T) that too much support is being paid. Many factors EXTEND YOUR VOICE BEYOND THE WALLS... come into play with regard to the support ordered. Payors of support who petition for reduction in the MAKE CO’S HEARD! amount paid frequently find that the Friend of the You should have received a letter within the last month asking Court recommend an increase in the amount paid. you to consider making a donation to the MCO PAC Fund. While Needless to say, all of these issues are critically important because the effect they have is very the PAC Fund has been around for over a decade, we’ve recently personal. Parents prioritize matters relating to their revamped the program to make our voice stronger than ever. For the children because the children are the most important first time, members can earmark their contributions for the political event in their lives. Frequently when citizens attempt party of their choice. MCO, as well as SEIU, strongly believes that to resolve these matters on their own, they wind up we can make politics work if we focus our time and money on our coming to an attorney later on to try to fix a problem core issues. As SEIU President Andy Stern says, “we don’t have any which is now compounded. It is wise to seek the permanent friends or permanent enemies, only permanent interests.” assistance of an attorney from the onset to help you And, like it or not, money is an important factor in protecting our navigate your way through the Friend of the Court permanent interests. and the Family Division of the Circuit Court. Many But it’s not the only factor. Another way to make politics work attorneys offer a free initial consultation where you for Michigan’s correctional and forensic officers is to become a can discuss the difficulty you are having and whether you need an attorney’s assistance. A consultation can member activist. Politics is not a spectator sport. By becoming a help point you in the right direction when you are Member Political Organizer (MPO), you can help advance MCO’s dealing with these important family matters. agenda by becoming politically involved in your community and across the state. MPOs perform crucial tasks like raising funds, lobbying Daniel A. Pawluk is a principal of Pawluk Law Group, decision makers, and educating members on important issues. P.C. and is a participating panel attorney for the Union Plus In addition to our program, we want to encourage MCO members Legal Services Plan, a division of Union Privilege. His office is to consider taking an active part in their own political party. By at 302 S. Waverly Rd., Suite 2, Lansing, MI 48917, (517) becoming a precinct delegate, registered member of your party, or 321-3211 even running for office, you’ll be helping to insure that MCO’s interests are the interests of decision makers throughout Michigan. NOTICE: If you’re ready to donate to the PAC Fund or become an MPO, THE CLOSER-TO-HOME TRANSFER contact MCO Central. We are currently developing a new MPO WINDOW PERIOD WILL BE THE orientation program to be launched later this fall. We have an MONTH OF OCTOBER. PLEASE WATCH important election coming up in 2006 and our fight in the State Legislature is ongoing. Our voice must be heard loud and clear in THE KYI’S TOWARD THE END OF Lansing and throughout Michigan. SEPTEMBER FOR MORE INFORMATION, ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, AND INSTRUC- Remember: public employees need TIONS ON HOW TO PLACE YOUR NAME politics to work! ON THE LIST.

NEW LTD ADMINISTRATOR EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2005 CMI, currently the State’s Workers’ Compensation Administrator, will also assume the role as the State’s Long-Term Disability Administrator. Letters were sent out in August to current LTD recipients and a follow-up letter will be sent as the transition date nears with relevant phone/fax and claims specialist information. Broadspire, the current LTD Administrator, is working with CMI to make the transition as smooth as possible to avoid any interruption in service.

6 PROUDLY REPRESENTING MICHIGAN'S CORRECTIONS OFFICERS AND FORENSIC SECURITY OFFICERS FOR OVER 25 YEARS EXCHANGE TRANSFERS If you are interested in placing your name on the Exchange Transfers list, (Article 15, Part D, Section A-6) please send the following information: your name, your home phone number, classification (E-9, E-10), etc.), current institution, desired institution and your facility’s phone number. Please mail to: Sacha Crowley, c/o MCO Report, 421 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48933, or send via e-mail to [email protected]. If you would like your “ad” in the next issue, you must submit your information no later than the first of the prior month. Please note all transfer requests must be submitted in writing and must be approved by both institutions’ wardens. Please contact us as well if you need to remove your name from the list. NAME CURRENT FACILITY DESIRED FACILITY FACILITY Phone Robert Mills, E-9 Newberry Kinross Area (906) 293-6200 Dalan Knox, E-9 Macomb Thumb (586) 749-4900 Brian Lierman, E-10 West Shoreline Grand Rapids Center (231) 773-1122 Jamie Willyerd, E-9 Mound Thumb (313) 368-8300 Brion Bradish, E-9 Cotton Pugsley (517) 780-5250 Yvonee LaPonsie, E-10 Newberry Kinross Area (906) 293-6200 Mark Bourdow, E-10 Mound Saginaw (313) 368-8300 Karen Becker, E-9 Oaks Puglsey/SRF/SLF/SPR/STF/DRF (231) 779-4332 Brian Leathed, E-9 Huron Valley Mens Any Jackson Facility (734) 572-9892 Charles Belt, E-9 Gus Harrison Jackson Area (517) 265-3918 Juanita Lambert, E-9 Macomb Thumb (586) 749-4900 Marcell Reno, E-10 Gus Harrison Ryan, Huron Valley Mens (517) 265-3918 Jamie Minto, E-8 Oaks Standish/Lehman/Pugsley (231) 779-4332 Alexander Samuel, E-8 Oaks St. Louis/Saginaw (231) 779-4332 Omar Stewart, E-8 Oaks Muskegon Area (231) 779-4332 Gary Blow, E-10 Brooks Oaks (231) 773-9200 John Russell, E-10 Boyer Road St. Louis/Mid-Michigan Area (989) 584-3941 Randy Glasgow, E-9 Newberry Pugsley/Oaks/Camp Lehman (906) 293-6200 Alexander Thompson, E-8 Oaks Muskegon Area (231) 779-4332 Jason Thomas, E-10 Muskegon Correctional Oaks (231) 773-2301 Donald Jennings, E-8 Oaks St. Louis/Saginaw (231) 779-4332 David Burnham, E-9 Standish Thumb (989) 846-7000 Kristina Wood, E-9 Camp Brighton Macomb/Thumb (734) 878-6623 Gloria Bogan, E-9 Macomb Thumb/Saginaw (586) 749-4900 Santiago Gomez Thumb Saginaw/Standish (810) 667-2045 Troy Chrisman, E-8 Lakeland Guss Harrison/Parr Hwy (517) 278-6942 Rick Salinas, CTO-10 Standish Max Saginaw (989) 846-7000 Jerry Fink, E-9 Mound Scott (313) 368-8300 Thomas Grayson, E-8 Macomb Saginaw/Standish/St. Louis (586) 749-4900 Jason Huyck, E-9 Newberry Kinross area (906) 293-6200 John Schulz, E-8 Egeler Alger/Marquette (517) 780-5600 Willie Phillips, E-10 Oaks Muskegon Area (231) 723-8272 Ernest Landrum, E-10 Lakeland Jackson Area (517) 278-6942 Kris Bolan, E-9 Gus Harrison SAI Cassidy Lake (517) 265-3900 Kimberly Johnson Camp Brighton Jackson Area/Carson City (734) 878-6623 Brian Lyons, E-10 Oaks Standish/St.Louis/Saginaw (231) 723-8272 Brad Pratt, E-9 Camp Lehman Pine River (989) 348-8101 MCO Memorial Bible Program MCO MEMORIAL BIBLE REQUEST If you lose a loved one and would like a bible in his or her memory, please fill out the request form and submit it one of the MCO Member Deceased's Name following three ways: 1. Mail it to Sacha Crowley, c/o MCO, 421 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48933 Relationship to Deceased Deceased's Date of Death 2. E-mail your request to: [email protected] 3. Complete the online form under Chapter, Chapter President Religious Preference “MCO Tools” at www.mco-seiu.org

7 Non-Profit Michigan Corrections Organization Organization 421 W. Kalamazoo Street U.S. POSTAGE Lansing, MI 48933 PAID Lansing, Michigan Permit No. 533 Address Service Requested

MCO STATE EXECUTIVE BOARD MCO’S 24-HOUR Tom Tylutki, President ANSWERING SERVICE Andy Potter, Vice President John Ost, Member at Large Bill Henderson, Financial Secretary Ray Sholtz, Member at Large When a critical incident Jim Johnson, Recording Secretary Scott Fischer, Member at Large occurs at your facility, contact Adam Douglas, Member at Large Michael Taylor, Member at Large Cary Gross, Member at Large MCO’s 24-Hour Answering Service by dialing 1-800-451- 4878 or 517-485-3310 ext. 29.

MCO CHAPTER PRESIDENTS The MCO REPORT is an Larry Henley, Alger Maximum Kamal Cariuty, Jr., Lakeland award-winning publication Rick VanAlstine, Baraga Maximum Clayton Sharrard, Macomb of the Michigan Correc- Val Corl, Bellamy Creek Jerry Pope, Marquette tions Organization, Service Bryon King, Boyer Road James Prince, Mid-Michigan Employees International Matthew Pohl, Brooks Correctional Adam Douglas, Mound Correctional vacant, Camps Vice President, Region I Julie Cabana, Muskegon Union, Local 526M. The Rod Denley, Camps Vice President, Region II Gary VanSickle, Newberry editor reserves the right to Kip Smith, Camps Vice President, Region III Paul Golembiewski, Oaks Correctional refuse any incoming articles Bruce Waldron, Carson City Ronald Niemi, Ojibway Correctional that are detrimental to MCO, Cecil Pedrin, Chippewa Stuart Bridgewater, Parnall Correctional SEIU Local 526M and its John Ost, Corrections Centers Randy Burrow, Parr Highway policies and the policies of the Bonnie Love, Cotton Facility Edward Cooley, Jr., Pine River SEIU. All articles or letters William Thomas, Deerfield Marcus Polychuk, Pugsley Correctional must be submitted by the first Dave Tobias, Egeler Michael Wohlscheid, Riverside of the month prior to the next James Sims, Florence Crane Alfred West, Ryan Correctional John Fetters, Forensic Center Bill Henderson, Saginaw Correctional issue Randy Burrow, Gus Harrison Timothy Ryder, SAI Program Dennis Beecham, Handlon Michigan Training Unit Stennis George, Scott Facility MCO does not accept paid Michael Feighner, Hiawatha Brent Kowitz, Southern MI advertising in the MCO Charles Wright, Huron Valley Corrections Facility Robert Davis, Standish Maximum Report. No one is authorized Phyllis White, Huron Valley Womens Ray Sholtz, St. Louis to solicit advertising for the Thomas Tefft, Ionia Maximum Jake Campbell, Straits MCO Report in the name of Tim Roush, Jackson Cooper Street Gary Whitman, Thumb Correctional MCO or SEIU Local 526M. Gary Kott, Kinross Robert Sikkenga, West Shoreline To send e-mail to an MCO staff member, type his or her first name followed by: MCO CENTRAL STAFF @mco-seiu.org. Mel Grieshaber, Executive Director Mel Grieshaber, Political Director If you have changed your David VanKoevering, Labor Relations Coordinator Cherelyn Dunlap, Labor Relations Representative address, phone number, or Cynthia Beal, Labor Relations Representative Cindy Sanderson, Administrative Assistant e-mail, please inform MCO John Bowers, Labor Relations Representative Sacha Crowley, Communication Specialist immediately at 1-800-451-4878 Randy Eicher, Labor Relations Representative Cindy Kogut, Bookkeeper (phone), 1-800-327-5266 (fax), Tangee Laza, Labor Relations Representative Lori Iding, Grievance Coordinator or complete the online form Karen Mazzolini, Labor Relations Representative Stephanie Short, Receptionist/Secretary on our website.

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UNION VOICES RESIDENTIAL they will hear. This battle has gone on attend chapter meetings, give the newly P for years and MCO realizes the many elected chapter officials your input ONDERINGS disruptions it has generated but this and issues for them to take to Labor P ... board believes “a uniform is a uniform” Management. Most of all, give them It appears all and we are fighting the Department to your support in these challenging the hard work the end. times. You are the MCO and we can of MCO members, A new class of 120 cadets is accomplish many goals when we stick their friends, and tentatively scheduled to be hired together. families statewide have saved Newberry October 24th. It is our understanding Until next month, be safe. See you and Camp Manistique as a budget that 50 females are in this class, which in the trenches. agreement has been reached that funds will help get officers out of the Huron both facilities. The generation of Valley Women’s Facility who were thousands of e-mails and phone calls frozen from the HVC closure. and our attendance at protests and As most MCO members realize, rallies got our message across and we the much discussed BLT program comes nd won. It shows just one example of to an end on October 22 and will be the power MCO has when members reflected on your check for November mobilize in a common effort. 3, 2005. Longevity payments will also Congratulations and Thank You! hit your checks at the same time in MCO continued the pressure on the addition to the 1% wage increase and MARQUETTE RAISES Governor to line item veto the funding the increased Uniform Allowance from CRISIS FUNDS for the Private Youth Prison when the $250 to $575 for those members already Through a combination of Bill reached her desk. We don’t need receiving the allowance and to $325 for fundraisers, including a Golf Outing the beds and privatization weakens our those members who were not. and a Rummage Sale, Officers at system. We are happy to see that Prisoner Marquette raised $1100 dollars for the The Department has moved ahead Freeman will be tried for his part on the MCO Crisis Fund. with the plan of moving male officers violent assault of C/O Jeffries at MTU This fund, used to help out MCO out of the housing units at the female last fall. Inmate Bland was sentenced members who have experienced a life prisons. As most members are aware by to 9-20 years for assault with intent to crisis, such as a devastating fire, a now, MCO is fighting this notion and will commit great bodily harm less than loved one battling cancer, etc., is not back down. Initially the suit was murder. I feel without these prosecu- sustained by voluntary contributions. won by MCO in U.S. District Court, but tions it would have been open season These contributions come from MCO then it was appealed by the Attorney on our officers. Once again, the Members, officers and staff, statewide th General to the 6 Circuit Court of pressure from MCO members banding fundaisers, as well as the proceeds from Appeals which ruled against MCO. The together made a difference. Many calls, the annual MCO Crisis Fund Golf MCO Executive Board appealed the e-mails, and a demonstration were outing, which raised nearly $9,000 this case to the U.S. Supreme Court, which planned at one point when it looked year. st is back in session October 1 and like Freeman might not be charged. Since January of this year, 76 is reviewing the cases they received over Thankfully, he will be held accountable members have received a total of just the summer at this time. They have over for his actions. over $26,000 to assist them in times 1,000 cases to review, from which they Chapter Elections have now been of need. will make a determination on the cases completed. I urge every member to

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UNION NEWS GOVERNOR VETO’S PUNK PRISON SCHWARZ SUPPORTS The Governor has signed the MCO lobbied against the private CORRECTIONS ISSUES budget covering Community Health and youth facility since is first opened in Congressman Schwarz has signed Corrections, which included funding 1999 citing its high turnover rates, lower onto house resolution (H.R. 1806) for both the Newberry and Camp wages and benefits, and lack of public which would require federally funded Manistique Correctional Facilities. accountability as factors leading to private prisons the same duty to release Governor Granholm exercised her right increased safety risks. information as a government owned and to line-item veto funding for the run facility under the Freedom of

Michigan Youth Correctional Facility, a Information Act. With Prison funding and Corrections ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ privately run prison near Baldwin. issues in the media now more than ever, UES NCREASE This is a major victory for both it highlights how politics play a role in D I MCO members statewide and citizens our profession. Please take the time In accordance with in Newberry. In an amazing effort, we to consider contributing to the MCO our contract, your MCO union generated thousands of e-mails, faxes PAC fund. For more information or to membership dues are equal to a certain and calls, held a picket, several rallies make a donation, simply contact your step for an E-9. and press conferences to battle the Labor Rep or send a check made Thus, in conjunction with the 1% proposed closure of these facilities and payable to: the MCO PAC Fund, 421 wage increase that goes into effect the continuance of a private prison W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48933 October 1, 2005, union dues will contract that was fiscally irresponsible. increase $.20 per pay period. CORRECTIONS OFFICERS COMING TOGETHER FOR KATRINA Facilities and Officers from dents who are directing their funds Or, you can donate online at around the state have come together in specifically to CO’s and other www.seiu.org NOTE: Contributions to great numbers to aid those suffering in correctional line staff. Make your check this fund are NOT tax deductible. the wake of Hurricane Katrina. payable to: THE SALVATION ARMY - make the The Scott Correctional Facility NAAWS(Hurricane Relief) and mail to: check payable to The Salvation Army acted immediately and held a hot dog/ Gloria Hultz and mail to: NAAWS Executive Treasurer hamburger fundraiser on September 9th, The Salvation Army PO Box 11037 generating just over $750 for the Red P.O. Box 4857 Albany, NY 12211-0037 Jackson, MS 39296-4857 Cross relief effort. Other agencies collecting donations While it has been over a month please mark the check “disaster relief” for those in need include: Or, you can donate online at now, and the hurricane is less and less in SEIU - In addition to the www.salvationarmyusa.org the news, the need for assistance hasn’t International Union’s contribution of THE AMERICAN RED CROSS - make dwindled. Especially now that $100,000, SEIU has established the the check payable to American Red Hurricane Rita has hit additional areas SEIU Hurricane Relief Fund to Cross and mail to: and futher battered cities like New specifically assist SEIU members and American Red Cross Orleans. their families. P.O. Box 37243 If you would like to make a Checks should be made payable to: SEIU Washington, DC 20013 donation, below are some organizations Hurricane Relief Fund and mailed to: please mark the check “disaster relief fund” dedicated to the relief efforts. SEIU Hurricane Relief Fund Or, you can donate online at NAAWS- North American 1313 L Street, NW www.redcross.org Association of Wardens and Superinten- Washington, DC 20005

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS MICHIGAN AND MCO HOLD RAFFLE DRAWING Special Olympian Nick Ward, members of the MCO cut back on programming as people have made donations Executive Board and staff, as well as Law Enforcement Torch towards the tsunami and hurricane relief instead. Run participants CO Losey from RGC, CO Morgan from URF Without MCO support and volunteers, they would not and CO Kaiser from RGC gathered at MCO Central to hold be able to provide the programs they currently do. Over the the drawing for the Special Olympics Michigan Trip Raffle. years MCO’s participation has grown to the point that we The winner of the raffle was Brian Card from the outnumber all other agencies including MSP, FOP, FBI, and Saginaw area, who gets his choice of either a Disney Land & Sheriff’s Offices. Officers volunteer at the Summer Games Cruise package, a Mexican Riviera Cruise, Mediterranean in Mt. Pleasant in June and the Winter Games in Traverse Cruise, Caribbean or Panama Canal Cruise, or $2,500 in cash. City in February to hand out medals, as well as selling raffle Through this raffle, they were able to raise nearly tickets and other fundraising events throughout the year, in- $13,000 for Special Olympics Michigan, which serves nearly cluding the Torch Run which was held last week. 14,000 athletes throughout the state. Special Olympian Nick Ward, whose father is an MCO Olympics Michigan is a non-profit organization that member at Egeler, was the athlete representative receives no to the Inter- federal or national state fund- Special ing. Like Olympic many other Games in non-profits, Japan in for the first February of time in this year. years they CO Losey with have had to the winning ticket CLOSER-TO-HOME TRANSFERS st October 1-31 is the window period for Closer-to-Home Transfers. If you are interested in placing your name on the list, you must submit a letter indicating your name, address, telephone, classification, current facility, desired facility (within a 40 mile radius of your home) and if you have any current discipline in your file. Please send or fax this letter to: Michigan Corrections Organization Attn: Cherelyn Dunlap - Labor Representative 421 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48933 Fax# (517) 485-3319

st st MCO will not accept any letters received before October 1 or after October 31 . Please keep in mind that if you have placed your name on the list during prior enrollment windows, you will need to re-apply. The list basically clears at the end of each year. To be eligible for a Closer-to-Home transfer the employee must have attained status, have not voluntarily transferred during the 12 month period prior to the application date and have no record of disciplinary action, or unsatisfactory service rating during the two years proceeding the date of the filling of the position. For more information on the Closer-to-Home procedure and requirements, it is covered under Article 15, Part D, Section A, #5, on pages 79-80 of your new contract.

4 PROUDLY REPRESENTING MICHIGAN'S CORRECTIONS OFFICERS AND FORENSIC SECURITY OFFICERS FOR OVER 25 YEARS THE LEGAL WATCH LICENSE RESTORATION BEFORE THE DRIVERS LICENSE APPEAL DIVISION By: Attorney Daniel A. Pawluk A driver’s license issued by the substance abuse evaluation, a hearing alcohol or drugs. As further support, the State of Michigan is a privilege and not can then be requested in writing. It is driver may provide proof of his or her a right. An individual’s driving privileges imperative that the evaluation supports past and current structured support can easily be suspended or revoked from a period of complete abstinence from program, preferably ongoing and verified simply accumulating too many points or, any use of alcohol and/or drugs for not AA or NA meetings. more typically, for multiple substance less than 6 consecutive months. And, The hearing itself is for the most abuse based convictions. at the hearing, the referee can require part informal. It is a tape recorded The Drivers License Appeal proof of abstinence for at least 12 session where the driver and witnesses Division (DLAD) is the governing body consecutive months if the evidence are sworn in under oath. The hearing with the power to grant or deny establishes a longer period of abstinence officer proceeds to question the driver driving privileges. is necessary. to determine whether his or her The very first step It is helpful to substance abuse problem is under con- in the process of know, the definition trol and whether it will remain under petitioning the of “Abstinence” control. It is the driver’s burden to prove DLAD for a by the DLAD. to the hearing referee by “clear and license restoration Abstinence, as convincing evidence” that his or her is to obtain your defined by DLAD, substance abuse is under control. This driving record. means to “refrain is demonstrated by the submitted This is necessary completely from substance abuse evaluation, letters to determine what consuming any of community types of license sanctions were taken. amount of any type of alcohol members support- The most common type of suspensions beverage, including, but not limited to, ing proof of or revocations is typically for multiple nonalcoholic beer or controlled sobriety, AA/NA convictions for drinking and driving substance…” unless prescribed meetings, urinaly- offenses. An individual is not eligible (R257.301 – emphasis added). sis and testimony for a DLAD hearing until after the A driver, whose privileges have at the hearing. conviction review date. In addition, the been revoked due to multiple drunk The hearing driving record also will reflect what, if driving convictions, must demonstrate officer may any, administrative suspensions were to the DLAD that he or she is not a grant restricted added by the Secretary of State. threat to the community. As further privileges following the hearing or take Oftentimes, administrative suspensions support to the substance abuse evalua- the case under advisement to further must be set aside by motion in Circuit tion recommendation, the driver is review the proofs. If the hearing officer Court, clearing the record for the DLAD advised to provide at least three does not grant driving privileges, the hearing. independent reference letters demon- driver may appeal to the Circuit Court. Next, a substance abuse evaluation strating the driver’s “community proof Stay tuned! is required. DLAD provides and of sobriety”. The content of the letters requires the use of its evaluation form should be in conformity with the Daniel A. Pawluk is a principal of Pawluk Law to be completed by a qualified counse- requirements laid out by DLAD. The Group, P.C. and is a participating panel attorney lor. The substance abuse evaluation can hearing officer may further require the for the Union Plus Legal Services Plan, a division not be older then 90 days when submit- driver to present current urinalysis drug of Union Privilege. His office is at 302 S. Waverly Rd., Suite 2, Lansing, MI 48917, (517) 321- ted. Following and subject to the screening to support the abstinence of 3211

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ARBITRATION REPORT By: David VanKoevering, Labor Relations Representative This arbitration was the culmination positions. Additionally, the Department would be inconsistent with public policy of a grievance that was written because maintained that its denial of this and sound labor relations. In addition, the Michigan Department of Correc- information to the local representatives by providing the Union with informa- tions refused to submit time and is consistent with a prior arbitration tion needed to process the grievance and attendance records of certain supervi- decision. Further, the Employer argued thereby determine its merits, the parties sors. The Union’s claim of disparate that management had no obligation to at the very early stages of the grievance treatment for time and attendance provide such information to the Union, process would be better able to review violations arose out of the lack of because the data is irrelevant to any and resolve grievances. The arbitrator action by management; failing to treat determination on whether bargaining also stated that he found that it would supervisors the same as bargaining unit unit members were treated disparately. be doubtful that the parties would employees for the same time and MCO countered that the contract negotiate a provision that would attendance violations. and a prior Arbitration award did not frustrate the settlement of grievances at At the hearing, MCO argued that give the Department the latitude to the local level and thereby exacerbate the Department violated the Union’s decide at what level of the grievance labor management tension and conflict rights by denying the Chief Steward’s procedure the information requested at the local level. request for the time and attendance was to be provided, nor do they permit In the above case the arbitrator records that he had timely requested that information be provided only at the gave the following award… under the Contract - Article 9, Section higher steps of the grievance procedure. G. Article 9, Section G, provides that the “The Employer shall provide to Union The Employer’s position is that they Union is authorized to have access to representatives at the local level time and are not required to provide the requested specific documents or records pertinent attendance records when such information is documents to the local union represen- to a grievance under consideration. relevant to a consideration of a grievance tatives because their contractual The arbitrator ruled that the under review.” disclosure obligation is satisfied when Employer has essentially acknowledged they share the information with Union the Union’s right to disclosure, it seeks ENIORITY representatives at Step 3 of the to limit its scope, by providing access S grievance procedure. The Department to the requested documents only to a BASED TRANSFERS maintained at the hearing that the higher level union representative. The documents were presented to the Union Employer maintained that it is inappro- The window period for during the pre-arbitration discussions priate to share information on supervi- Seniority Based Transfers is and this thereby satisfied their sors with subordinate employees and November 1-31st for transfers that will obligation for disclosure. that their obligation under Article 9, occur between January 1st and June 30th The Employer also maintained that Section G, is satisfied by their 2006. Additional information and it needs to strike an appropriate balance willingness to provide the requested requirements can be found under between the Union’s right to know and documents to Union representatives at Article 15, Part D, Section A, #2 on the non-bargaining unit employees’ right the Step 3 level or in Pre-Arbitration pages 78-79 of your new contract. to confidentiality. The Department did discussions. Watch for further details in the not believe that management should The arbitrator found this argument November MCO Report provide time and attendance records to be unpersuasive and that accepting and upcoming KYI’s. of supervisory staff to subordinate the Employer’s position would be to employees, regardless of their Union adopt a contractual interpretation that

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EXCHANGE TRANSFERS If you are interested in placing your name on the Exchange Transfers list, (Article 15, Part D, Section A-6) please send the following information: name, home phone number, classification (E-9, E-10), current institution, desired institution and your facility’s phone number. Please mail to: Sacha Crowley, c/ o MCO Report, 421 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48933, or send via e-mail to [email protected]. If you would like your name in the next issue, you must submit your information no later than the first of the prior month. Please note all transfer requests must be submitted in writing and must be approved by both institutions’ wardens. Please remember to contact MCO to remove your name from the list once you’ve transferred. NAME CURRENT FACILITY DESIRED FACILITY FACILITY PHONE Robert Mills, E-9 Newberry Kinross Area (906) 293-6200 Dalan Knox, E-9 Macomb Thumb (586) 749-4900 Brian Lierman, E-10 West Shoreline Grand Rapids Center (231) 773-1122 Jamie Willyerd, E-9 Mound Thumb (313) 368-8300 Brion Bradish, E-9 Cotton Pugsley (517) 780-5250 Yvonee LaPonsie, E-10 Newberry Kinross Area (906) 293-6200 Mark Bourdow, E-10 Mound Saginaw (313) 368-8300 Karen Becker, E-9 Oaks Puglsey/SRF/SLF/SPR/STF/DRF (231) 723-8272 Brian Leathed, E-9 Huron Valley Mens Any Jackson Facility (734) 572-9892 Charles Belt, E-9 Gus Harrison Jackson Area (517) 265-3918 Juanita Lambert, E-9 Macomb Thumb (586) 749-4900 Marcell Reno, E-10 Gus Harrison Ryan, Huron Valley Mens (517) 265-3918 Jamie Minto, E-8 Oaks Standish/Lehman/Pugsley (231) 723-8272 Alexander Samuel, E-8 Oaks St. Louis/Saginaw (231) 723-8272 Omar Stewart, E-8 Oaks Muskegon Area (231) 723-8272 Gary Blow, E-10 Brooks Oaks (231) 773-9200 John Russell, E-10 Boyer Road St. Louis/Mid-Michigan Area (989) 584-3941 Randy Glasgow, E-9 Newberry Pugsley/Oaks/Camp Lehman (906) 293-6200 Alexander Thompson, E-8 Oaks Muskegon Area (231) 723-8272 Jason Thomas, E-10 Muskegon Correctional Oaks (231) 773-3201 Donald Jennings, E-8 Oaks St. Louis/Saginaw (231) 723-8272 David Burnham, E-9 Standish Thumb (989) 846-7000 Kristina Wood, E-9 Camp Brighton Macomb/Thumb (734) 878-6623 Gloria Bogan, E-9 Macomb Thumb/Saginaw (586) 749-4900 Santiago Gomez Thumb Saginaw/Standish (810) 667-2045 Troy Chrisman, E-8 Lakeland Guss Harrison/Parr Hwy (517) 278-6942 Rick Salinas, CTO-10 Standish Max Saginaw (989) 846-7000 Jerry Fink, E-9 Mound Scott (313) 368-8300 Thomas Grayson, E-8 Macomb Saginaw/Standish/St. Louis (586) 749-4900 Jason Huyck, E-9 Newberry Kinross area (906) 293-6200 John Schulz, E-8 Egeler Alger/Marquette (517) 780-5600 Willie Phillips, E-10 Oaks Muskegon Area (231) 723-8272 Ernest Landrum, E-10 Lakeland Jackson Area (517) 278-6942 Kris Bolan, E-9 Gus Harrison SAI Cassidy Lake (517) 265-3900 Kimberly Johnson Camp Brighton Jackson Area/Carson City (734) 878-6623 Brian Lyons, E-10 Oaks Standish/St.Louis/Saginaw (231) 723-8272 Brad Pratt, E-9 Camp Lehman Pine River (989) 348-8101 Boyd Baker, E-10 Handlon Macomb (616) 527-3100 Joe Stevenson, E-9 St. Louis Saginaw/Thumb (989) 681-4361 Matthew Boerema, E-9 Brooks Oaks (231) 773-9200 Daniel McClelland, E-10 Bellamy Creek St. Louis (989) 527-2510 Eric Hoffman, E-8 Pugsley Camp Lehman (231) 263-5253 Mark Chalker, E-9 Southern MI Saginaw/Thumb/Standish (517) 780-6503 MCO Memorial Bible Program EMORIAL IBLE EQUEST If you lose a loved one and would like a bible in MCO M B R his or her memory, please fill out the request form and submit it one of the following three MCO Member Deceased's Name ways: 1. Mail it to Sacha Crowley, c/o MCO, 421 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48933 Relationship to Deceased Deceased's Date of Death 2. E-mail your request to: [email protected] 3. Complete the online form under “MCO Tools” at www.mco-seiu.org Chapter, Chapter President Religious Preference

7 Non-Profit Michigan Corrections Organization Organization 421 W. Kalamazoo Street U.S. POSTAGE Lansing, MI 48933 PAID Lansing, Michigan Permit No. 533 Address Service Requested

MCO STATE EXECUTIVE BOARD MCO’S 24-HOUR Tom Tylutki, President ANSWERING SERVICE Andy Potter, Vice President John Ost, Member at Large Bill Henderson, Financial Secretary Ray Sholtz, Member at Large When a critical incident Jim Johnson, Recording Secretary Scott Fischer, Member at Large occurs at your facility, contact Adam Douglas, Member at Large Michael Taylor, Member at Large Cary Gross, Member at Large MCO’s 24-Hour Answering Service by dialing 1-800-451- 4878 or 517-485-3310 ext. 29.

MCO CHAPTER PRESIDENTS The MCO REPORT is an Larry Henley, Alger Maximum Kamal Cariuty, Jr., Lakeland award-winning publication Rick VanAlstine, Baraga Maximum Ponda Esu, Macomb of the Michigan Correc- Harold Warr, Bellamy Creek Jerry Pope, Marquette tions Organization, Service Bryon King, Boyer Road Arthur Harter, Mid-Michigan Employees International Anthony Hurst, Brooks Correctional Adam Douglas, Mound Correctional Doug Bonno, Camps Vice President, Region I Julie Cabana, Muskegon Union, Local 526M. The Rod Denley, Camps Vice President, Region II Jerry Derusha, Newberry editor reserves the right to Kip Smith, Camps Vice President, Region III James Schiebner, Oaks Correctional refuse any incoming articles Bruce Waldron, Carson City Ronald Niemi, Ojibway Correctional that are detrimental to MCO, Cecil Pedrin, Chippewa Kenneth Miller, Parnall Correctional SEIU Local 526M and its John Ost, Corrections Centers Randy Burrow, Parr Highway policies and the policies of the Glenn King, Cotton Facility Bernie McClain, Pine River SEIU. All articles or letters William Thomas, Deerfield Marcus Polychuk, Pugsley Correctional must be submitted by the first Dave Tobias, Egeler Michael Wohlscheid, Riverside of the month prior to the next James Sims, Florence Crane Kenneth Gibson, Ryan Correctional John Fetters, Forensic Center Jeff Foldie, Saginaw Correctional issue Randy Burrow, Gus Harrison Timothy Ryder, SAI Program Dennis Beecham, Handlon Michigan Training Unit Ralph Golidy, Scott Facility MCO does not accept paid Michael Feighner, Hiawatha Brent Kowitz, Southern MI advertising in the MCO Phil Fleury, Huron Valley Mens Robert Davis, Standish Maximum Report. No one is authorized Greg Parker, Huron Valley Womens Ray Sholtz, St. Louis to solicit advertising for the Thomas Tefft, Ionia Maximum Jake Campbell, Straits MCO Report in the name of Jack Hamlin, Jackson Cooper Street Gary Whitman, Thumb Correctional MCO or SEIU Local 526M. Gary Kott, Kinross Robert Sikkenga, West Shoreline To send e-mail to an MCO staff member, type his or her first name followed by: MCO CENTRAL STAFF @mco-seiu.org. Mel Grieshaber, Executive Director Mel Grieshaber, Political Director If you have changed your David VanKoevering, Labor Relations Coordinator Cherelyn Dunlap, Labor Relations Representative address, phone number, or Cynthia Beal, Labor Relations Representative Cindy Sanderson, Administrative Assistant e-mail, please inform MCO John Bowers, Labor Relations Representative Sacha Crowley, Communication Specialist immediately at 1-800-451-4878 Randy Eicher, Labor Relations Representative Cindy Kogut, Bookkeeper (phone), 1-800-327-5266 (fax), Tangee Laza, Labor Relations Representative Lori Iding, Grievance Coordinator or complete the online form Karen Mazzolini, Labor Relations Representative Stephanie Short, Receptionist/Secretary on our website.

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I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E Page 2-3 Union News and Views Page 9 Union Holiday Shopping Page 4 Central Conference Review Page 10 Statement of Activities Page 5 Arbitration Report Page 11 Exchange Transfer List Page 6-7 Orientation/New Academy Page 12 MCO Contacts Page 8 Statement of Activities MCO REPORT NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2005

UNION VOICES RESIDENTIAL William Overton class, the first to go P through training at the MSP Academy in Lansing. I’ve toured I-Max, MTU, PONDERINGS... HOLIDAY PACKAGES ON Camp Ottawa, Ojibway (2nd & 3rd After enjoying a shifts), Camp Cusino, Newberry, URF, THEIR WAY... very short window Oaks, and Pugsley. I also traveled to MCO members should be of victory with the Huron Valley Mens to assist the receiving a Holiday Package funding of Newberry Chapter Board and their Labor Rep. containing your new 2006 and Camp Manistique and the Dave VanKoevering in addressing Calendar during the month Governor’s line item veto of the private numerous grievances and issues with the of December. If you do not youth prison in Baldwin, MCO was Department. informed the U.S. Supreme Court Moving on to Member Benefits... receive it as the end of the refused to hear the Gender-based Check out MCO’s website at month approaches, give lawsuit. www.mco-seiu.org. Bill Henderson, our MCO Central a call at (517) MCO has battled this suit for many Treasurer, has added many vendors in 485-3310 so that we can years, spending well over 1/2 Million recent months that offer discounts verify we have the Dollars, fighting for officers’ rights. I am exclusively to MCO members. Also you correct address and get a proud of the officers who have done can sign up to receive the MCO Report, their job professionally in the female the KYI, and other breaking Bulletins replacement out to you as prisons for years, and of the many State electronically, which helps keep our soon as possible. Executive Boards who have continued membership more informed and hence to fight this with the view that a “uni- more powerful. form is a uniform.” Most of you by now have heard of MCO, TOM TYLUTKI AND It is an outrageous notion by some the inmate murdered at Camp Cusino. MCO REPORT officers to believe this union has done The prisoner suspected in the murder I would like to thank nothing to try to protect their rights. had 10 major tickets and 5 MCO for the support given Orientation was held for the new minor tickets and it is MCO’s view that to me and my family. Presidents and new Chief Stewards to he should not have been doing time in give them the tools and information they the Camp system. I feel very fortunate need to better serve their members. The current fiscal year’s budget is having a union who fought More in-depth regional training will underfunded, creating the downward so diligently on my behalf. commence after the 1st of the year. pressure to reclassify inmates and house A very special thank you In addition to 120 new officers in them in lower security institutions. to Tom Tylutki, Andy Potter, training, the MDOC has hired most of We have many struggles and Val Corl, and also Tangee the staff from the private youth prison. fights ahead. Together we will make a The expectation of another 100 new stronger MCO and a safer work Laza. officers in early 2006 will increase staff environment. safety and reduce staffing shortages. Sincerely, Please welcome all the new officers to Happy the MCO family as we unite to fight as one. Harry Vriese Since our last talk I’ve visited the Holidays

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UNION NEWS 2006 MCO & SEIU SCHOLARSHIP 2006 UNION PLUS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES MCO Members have two college scholarship programs The 2006 Union Plus Scholarship applications are now their children are eligible to apply for; one through MCO and available for download through their website at one through our parent union, SEIU. www.unionplus.org. These scholarships, which range from The MCO Scholarship Application will be available $500 - $4000 for eligible undergraduate students, are and included in your March issue of the MCO Report. The available to MCO Members through our labor affiliations. forms will also be available for download through our website Awards are based on academic achievement and at www.mco-seiu.org. potential, character, leadership, social awareness, career goals The deadline for the MCO Scholarship application is and financial need. The applications are reviewed by a June 1, 2006. committee of post-secondary educators. The SEIU Scholarship Application for the 2006-2007 Applications must be completed and post-marked by Academic year will be available for download from their January 31, 2006, in order to be considered for an award. website at www.seiu.org the beginning of December. For further information, or to download the application SEIU offers several different scholar- simply visit www.unionplus.org/scholarships. ships which require separate applications. If you do not have Internet access and would like an If you do not have Internet access and application mailed to you, simply call MCO Central and ask need the forms mailed to you, simply for Sacha. contact Sacha at MCO Central. The SEIU application deadline is usually March 1st.

BARAGA CO OIEN TAKES 3RD PLACE AT LONG TERM DISABILITY CHECKS TO BE WORLDS! TAXED Officer Wayne Oien placed first The Michigan Department of Treasury informed Employee Health Management that State of Michigan when he competed in the 2005 Income Taxes must be deducted from long-term disability Drum Corps Midwest Invitational payments made by the State of Michigan Long-Term Snare Drum Competition in July. Disability Plan. He then traveled to Pennsylvania A letter is being mailed to LTD claimants shortly that over the Labor Day holiday to informs them of this new procedure which will go into compete in the World Champion- effect on any benefit checks scheduled to be received after ships. December 1, 2005. Oien placed third at the Worlds It is vital that LTD claimants complete the MI-W4 form this year, having placed fifth in included in the mailing and return it, or the maximum tax 2003, and fourth in 2004. deductions will be made, thus possibly lowering benefit checks Officer Oien has over 12 years more than necessary. in the MDOC and works at the Any questions regarding this new procedure can be Baraga Max Correctional Facility. directed to your CMI claims adjuster. Way to go Wayne!

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CENTRAL COMMITTEE REVIEW One hundred and thrity two this year’s state budget is underfunded borne, but a bacterium, and thus easily delegates gathered at the Holiday Inn in and that the union believes the Depart- prevented with the use of universal Lansing for Central Conference on ment will be hitting us with something precautions. October 26, 2005. new in staffing. We must stand together A group of CTO’s is being A brief synopsis of what was like we did earlier this year. If we picket, gathered in preparation for a meeting discussed follows: show up and make it a successful picket. with the DOC to discuss several issues. It’s just a start. PRESIDENT’S REPORT - Tom Tylutki “You are all a part of a new thrust EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT - Mel opened the day with a moment of in this union. Members expect more Grieshaber reviewed some items in the silence for the officer in Tennessee who from me, this Executive Board, you and new contract, including the 1% pay was killed in the line of duty and for staff...and we will deliver.” increase in October 2005, another 1% those affected by recent assaults here in in April 2006, that the BLT program has Michigan. VICE-PRESIDENT’S REPORT - Andy concluded and the increase in the A reminder went out that Potter began with a Health and Safety Uniform Allowance. volunteer donations from the members report indicating that they are working Mr. Grieshaber also discussed to the Crisis Fund are a major funding to get small personal hand sanitizers for CTO issues, the Gender-based lawsuit, source and to consider this when filling those officers who are isolated, such as Officer Orientation and Staffing in the out travel vouchers. yard officers, and unable to wash their prisons. Tom reported that despite taking hands after pat searches. In addition, The MCO Website and all the new the Gender issue to the U.S. Supreme the Committee is looking into alternate information and capabilities available Court, we have lost the case. prisoner glasses that cannot be so easily was discussed, including the electronic A recap of the attempt to close turned into tools, as well as a padlock distribution of the MCO Report and the Newberry and Camp Manistique was with rounded corners made out of a KYI which is not only more timely, but given and Tom recognized the many lightweight material so that it would be cost effective for the Union. members statewide, Executive Board less damaging if used as a weapon. In addition, the new system will members, and Local Chapter leaders in Andy also reported on the Ad-Hoc allow us to send out a “call to action” Newberry for their hard work during this Committee that was bargained into our which makes it as simple as the click of fight. Because we all came together we new contract to address infectious a button to contact your legislators on had the strength to win this fight, and diseases, including MRSA, Hepatitis C, key topics of interest to CO’s. to win the line item veto of the private etc. The state will be putting out in the Some of the legislation we are youth prison funding. near future a new A.R.O. manual to addressing includes HB 5219 and 5220, Tom shared the positive feedback better guide officers on preventative and which deal with gender discrimination, from the Orientation that was held the precautionary measures to take. The HB 4030 on retirement and HR 1806 day before for new Chapter Presidents. MCO Executive Board took action and which is on the federal level dealing with Similar Orientation will be held the day allowed the Committee to contact an the Freedom of Information Act. after Central for new Chief Stewards as outside doctor, a specialist from the Senator Schauer has several bills well. University of Michigan, to review the he’s working on that would eliminate Discussion occured on the Gun state’s protocol. The Committee also any possiblity of continuing the private Towers as E-8 positions and closing of interviewed the doctor extensively on youth prison and would not allow assignments as current issues the union MRSA. The doctor was quite confident Michigan prisoners to be placed in is contending with. in the DOC’s new protocol and private prisons. The President also reported that reminded us that MRSA is not blood Information on these bills as well (continued on pg. 10)

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ARBITRATION REPORT By: John Bowers, Labor Relations Representative In this case an officer was charged Failure to Make Proper Security Rounds. Inspector/RUM stated she had not with four work rule violations. Accord- This violation was the nexus of the counseled the Grievant for poor perfor- ing to the Employer’s Statement of Employer’s case. The Employer mance in the past. Charges, the Grievant was engaged in attempted to establish that the Griev- The final charge, Work Rule #31 - an extended conversation with a ant did not make a round during the fifty Failure to Take Proper Security Precau- co-worker for about 50 minutes and minutes the camera focused on her. tions, alleged that the Grievant did not therefore did not observe her assigned However, the videotape showed the properly secure here PPD, pager, radio, area or make a security round. Addition- Grievant get up from the podium and handcuffs and keys by placing the items ally, it is stated she was not within arm’s leave for 4 minutes. The Deputy on the podium prior to shift change. length of her critical tools (keys and Warden, who was controlling the Testimony by the Inspector indicated radio) for a period of 10 minutes. The camera, panned the unit so erratically she believed the above stated items had incident was recorded on tape. The and quickly, that it was impossible to to be on the officer at all times. When officer, an eight-year employee, had no determine where the officer might have the Warden testified, he contradicted discipline on her record. The grievant been. Additionally, there were two other that belief and stated if the items were received a three-day suspension for work cameras in the area that could have been within arm’s length of the officer at shift rule violations #27 - Dereliction of reviewed to see if the Grievant was change, it was adequate. The Union was Duty, #31 - Failure to take proper secu- someplace else in the unit, but were not quick to point out that if those in charge rity rounds, #32 - Inattention to Duty, utilized by the Employer. The premise cannot agree on what is the correct and #37 - Failure to Make Required was that the Grievant was guilty and the method or operating procedure, how was Rounds. Employer was only looking for evidence the Grievant supposed to know. The At the hearing, the Union explored to prove it. Even if found guilty of this videotape clearly showed the Grievant each violation with the Employer violation, the maximum penalty was a was very close to the podium with her through cross-examination. According written reprimand. equipment in plain sight. to the grid, Work Rule #27 carried the The third work rule violation, rule Both parties submitted written briefs highest penalty. In questioning the In- #32 - Inattention to Duty, was described and the Union drew the Arbitrator’s vestigator, this rule violation occurred in the summary by the Investigator - also attention to the CAJ 231. The document when a prisoner came to the podium area the RUM for the Unit - as sitting and restated all four charges but only and was seen leaving without any sign talking with a co-worker for a prolonged described two. The Union argued that of recognition by the officers. The period of time (50 minutes). The Union as the Grievant’s supervisor for many Union argued that since the tape believed this to be a silly argument. The years, the Inspector/RUM had to have contained no audio, any possible Investigator admitted in cross-examina- had knowledge of the Grievant’s conversation between the officers and tion that she had been the Grievant’s habits, including chatting with her the prisoner could not be heard and supervisor for many years. In this co-worker and her method of exchang- therefore the employer could not detect capacity, the Union argued, the RUM ing equipment during shift change. if the officers spoke to the prisoner or would have had many opportunities to Therefore, the Employer had lost its not. The camera was pointing straight observe the Grievant’s work habits and ability to raise this behavior as work rule down at the officers and when the tendencies. The Grievant testified she violations without first informing her it prisoner moved back from the podium, had performed her duties in this method was not acceptable. Furthermore, the it could not be determined where the for a very long time. There are slow Union argued that the camera used to prisoner was or what the officers told periods on every shift and the RUM pan the unit was too erratic and panned him. should have been aware of any deficien- too fast to find the grievant. The The second violation was rule #37 - cies in the Grievant’s work habits. The Employer also failed to utilize the other (continued on pg. 8)

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ORIENTATION AIDS OFFICERS IN NEW ROLES

On October 25th & 27th, over 40 new Chapter Presidents and Chief Stewards gathered in Lansing for an all day orientation to the Union and their new roles and responsibilities as chapter leaders.

MCO Central staff and the new leaders had the chance to put faces with names and get to know their union liaisons. While a few in attendance had previously held other union positions, most were completely new to chapter leadership.

Main topics for the orientation included Grievance Handling and Disciplinary Conferences. Special attention was given to grievances and the notion that many issues can be dealt with at the local level before going through the grievance process. Procedures and recommendations were given on how to handle and process grievances with and without merit, and to consider the ramifi- cations of your grievance on other facilities and officers statewide before you proceed.

Feedback from those in attendance indicates that the orientation was helpful, informative and gave them a broader perspective on the responsibilities of union leaders.

In addition, a resource binder with information on Union structure, politics, grievance handling, communication, disciplinary conferences, ULP’s and more was prepared and distributed to all Chapter Presidents, Vice Presidents and Chief Stewards at Central. While the binder can’t answer all questions and cover all topics, it does provide a strong foundation and the information on who to contact for various situations.

MCO is taking a different approach to training after the start of the New Year. Instead of bringing large groups of individuals to MCO Central in Lansing, Labor Representatives will be traveling to various regions throughout the state and holding smaller, more specific training sessions. This strategy will allow for more timely, and more in-depth discussions. Often there are common issues or problems within distinct geographic areas and so this kind of regional training can help to address them and make sure that all of the facilities in that area are handling it the same way and not working against each other. This is also a more fiscally responsible method as it lowers admin and travel costs to the union.

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WILLIAM OVERTON CLASS STARTS AT ACADEMY On October 24th, Union President Tom Tylutki and Labor Relations Representative Dave VanKoevering spoke to the new William Overton class at the Academy. They were introduced to a little bit of MCO’s history, current union benefits, and guidance on their future with the MDOC. The class received new employee packets with a MCO membership pin, a copy of the contract and other union information. This is the first class to go through training at the Michigan State Police Training Academy after recent budget cuts forced the closure of the MDOC DeMarse Training Academy. Of the 120 hired for this class, 75 are female. This is the result of a request by MCO to hire at least 50 female officers to staff the female facilities in light of recent actions by the DOC which mandate that only female officers staff female housing units. With the denial of the U.S. Supreme Court to hear our appeal on the Gender based lawsuit, our case has gone as far as it can. By hiring new female officers to staff these facilities, however, it will allow the existing female officers, who have been forced to staff Huron Valley Womens and Scott Correctional, the ability to transfer. The MCO Executive Board was joined by members of the class at the OJT Reception on November 8th. Chapter presidents Ralph Goliday from Scott and Greg Parker from Huron Valley Womens were also in attendanc since their facilites aree receiving the majority of this class. It was a great chance to meet and greet these new officers in a more casual environment than at the Academy and gave the Union the chance to answer any questions they had about the MDOC and MCO. With the addition of this Academy and the officers from Baldwin we should be able to lessen some of the staffing issues we have been fighting against throughout the state.

And any increase in staffing is an increase in our safety...

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ARBITRATION REPORT, CON’T Revenues Amount cameras available in the unit to determine if the Griev- Membership Dues $2,130,790 ant was elsewhere and out of sight of the camera the Non-Member Fees 43,667 Deputy was controlling. Interest 21,071 After reviewing the written briefs, the Arbitrator agreed with the Union’s position. In her decision, she Total Revenues 2,195,528 opined; “It was apparent that the failure to make the appropriate rounds was the more serious of the two charges. Therefore, I shall dispose of the keys and Expenses equipment allegation first. None of the provisions Administrative Leave 67,296 Grievant is charged with violating states that the keys Annual Leave 1,243 and cuffs should be on the officer’s person. Rather, the Arbitration 27,303 verbiage used is that they are to be available and in Books, Dues and Subscriptions 1,757 serviceable condition. From Employer’s testimony, their Computer 2,090 witnesses had decided this meant within arm’s length. Consulting 4,402 From my viewing of the videotape, the keys were on the Continuing Education 1,054 podium and within arm’s length… Accordingly, that CTIVITIES Contributions 69,350 charge must fall of its own weight.” Depreciation 51,694

“The more serious charge was a failure to make A Insurance 105,489

rounds…the camera – such as it was – showed her 30, 2005) Leased Equipment 5,777 leaving once during that period, but not where she went; OF UNE rather it jumped or panned around some parts of the Legal and Accounting 33,827 J facility. Employer testimony revealed that there were other MCO Report 33,960 cameras in use but for some unstated reason the Meetings and Conferences 135,815

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Office and Administrative 28,729 other cameras. This could have been critical. Accordingly, Organizing 1,678 insufficient evidence was presented to find the Grievant Organizational Unity Materials 3,146 did not make rounds at least once during this 50-minute Pension Contribution 69,092 period.” TATEMENT

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In the end, the union prevailed with the arbitrator TATEMENT granting the grievance; making the Grievant whole for Postage 9,490 the 3-day suspension. Professional Organization Membership Fees 28,901 Athletic Team, Social Activity, Advertising, FFICER IS IRST ESPONDER O F R News Release and Related Expenses 10,145 On November 3, 2005, Officer Rohrig from the Repairs and Maintenance 14,251 Florence Crane Facility came upon a car accident on her

MCO S Salaries 426,155 way into town. When she approached the overturned car she found Taxes - Payroll 44,608 a distraught mother outside the vehicle while her 20 Taxes - Per Capita 754,199 month old was pinned inside by the caved in roof. Telephone 20,908 While others stopped at the scene, Officer Rohrig Utilities 9,549 was the only one to step in and calm the child and mother until the fire department and EMT’s arrived. The Jaws Total Expenses 1,963,719 of Life were used to free the child who was then taken to the local hospital for treatment. Way to go CO! Increase in Unrestricted Net Assets $231,809

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UNION FRIENDLY HOLIDAY SHOPPING! This holiday season shop with confidence. Confidence in the quality of your purchase and in the knowledge that you are supporting fellow working families at the same time. With the tough economy nationwide, working families are struggling more than ever. Often times, unionized companies are faced with competitors who offer similar products and services at lower costs. The reason some can offer these lower costs, however, is because they pay substandard wages, offer limited and highly expensive health care, and use unsafe work practices...Wal-Mart is a popular example. There has been a rash of recent headlines about Wal-Mart, specifically the high costs the communities pay because most of their employees are not eligible for or cannot afford the health care they offer. These employees are then forced to use state and government assistance for their health care needs. You will hear a lot about Wal-Mart this holiday season as a massive informative campaign has been launched. But Wal-Mart is not the only culprit. Union products and services sometimes cost more. This is no secret. But buy buying union, you are supporting companies who support us. Companies who have made the commitment to provide for working families while providing quality goods and services. Cheap prices can come at the cost of sub—standard living wages, low or no health care, increased public assistance and often foreign made goods. While the thought of researching your every purchase to make the “union” choice may seem a little daunting...there are some quick, easy, ways to help you out. There are two main on-line shopping sites that make it as simple as the click of a button…and they can also give you complete up to date lists of union products searchable by category or brand so that when you are out and about in the offline world you can make the right choices too! So, this holiday season and beyond...think twice before you pay the price. www.shopunionmade.com http://unionshop.aflcio.org

9 MCO REPORT NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2005

Revenues Amount CENTRAL CONFERENCE, CON’T as legislative maps will be posted on all facility union Membership Dues $3,344,846 bulletin boards so that members can easily determine who Non-Member Fees 67,779 to contact. Interest 33,415 Mel also discussed the MCO PAC fund and the new option of designating a political party for your donations. Total Revenues 3,446,040 Finally, the recent disaffiliation of the SEIU from the national AFL-CIO was reviewed for the delegates. Expenses The Bylaws Committee, chaired by Mike Taylor, Administrative Leave 104,224 reviewed proposed bylaw amendments. After discussion Annual Leave 3,553 and some adjustments, the delegates overwhelmingly Arbitration 28,876 approved a package of amendments. Once the amend- Books, Dues and Subscriptions 2,137 ments are approved by SEIU, the union is going to Computer 2,695 provide every member with a complete copy of both Consulting 4,380 MCO’s & SEIU’s current constitution and bylaws. Continuing Education 1,462 Contributions 72,350 ALERT! CTIVITIES Depreciation 77,619 The Exchange Transfer list clears at the Election 1,169

end of each year. If you would like A 30, 2005) Insurance 146,742 your name to remain on the list after Leased Equipment 8,084 December 31, 2005, you will need to OF Legal and Accounting 59,518 re-submit your information to Sacha at MCO Report 47,546 Central ASAP! EPTEMBER Meetings and Conferences 191,582 S Office and Administrative 57,193 MCO Memorial Bible Program Organizing 1,678

If you lose a loved one and would like a bible in his or her memory, ENDING Organizational Unity Materials 8,351 please fill out the request form and submit it one of the following Pension Contribution 102,952 three ways: 1. Mail it to Sacha Crowley, c/o MCO, 421 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, Picket 3,045 MI 48933 Postage 13,774 TATEMENT

2. E-mail your request to: [email protected] TATEMENT Professional Organization Membership Fees 35,666

3. Complete the online form under “MCO Tools” at www.mco- (S Athletic Team, Social Activity, Advertising, seiu.org News Release and Related Expenses 25,986 MCO MEMORIAL BIBLE REQUEST Repairs and Maintenance 25,899 Salaries 642,239

MCO Member MCO S Scholarship 10,000 Taxes - General 41,277 Taxes - Payroll 62,277 Relationship to Deceased Taxes - Per Capita 1,114,155 Telephone 29,482 Chapter, Chapter President Utilities 16,697

Deceased's Name Total Expenses 2,942,608

Religious Preference Date of Death Increase in Unrestricted Net Assets $503,432

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EXCHANGE TRANSFERS If you are interested in placing your name on the Exchange Transfers list, (Article 15, Part D, Section A-6) please send the following information: name, home phone number, classification (E-9, E-10), current institution, desired institution and your facility’s phone number. Please mail to: Sacha Crowley, c/o MCO Report, 421 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48933, or send via e-mail to sacha@mco- seiu.org. If you would like your name in the next issue, you must submit your information no later than the first of the prior month. Please note all transfer requests must be submitted in writing and must be approved by both institutions’ wardens. Please remember to contact MCO to remove your name from the list once you’ve transferred. NAME CURRENT FACILITY DESIRED FACILITY FACILITY PHONE Robert Mills, E-9 Newberry Kinross Area (906) 293-6200 Dalan Knox, E-9 Macomb Thumb (586) 749-4900 Brian Lierman, E-10 West Shoreline Grand Rapids Center (231) 773-1122 Jamie Willyerd, E-9 Mound Thumb (313) 368-8300 Yvonee LaPonsie, E-10 Newberry Kinross Area (906) 293-6200 Mark Bourdow, E-10 Mound Saginaw (313) 368-8300 Brian Leathed, E-9 Huron Valley Mens Any Jackson Facility (734) 572-9892 Charles Belt, E-9 Gus Harrison Jackson Area (517) 265-3900 Juanita Lambert, E-9 Macomb Thumb (586) 749-4900 Marcell Reno, E-10 Gus Harrison Ryan, Huron Valley Mens (517) 265-3900 Jamie Minto, E-8 Oaks Standish/Lehman/Pugsley (231) 723-8272 Alexander Samuel, E-8 Oaks St. Louis/Saginaw (231) 723-8272 Omar Stewart, E-8 Oaks Muskegon Area (231) 723-8272 Gary Blow, E-10 Brooks Oaks (231) 773-9200 John Russell, E-10 Boyer Road St. Louis/Mid-Michigan Area (989) 584-3941 Randy Glasgow, E-9 Newberry Pugsley/Oaks/Camp Lehman (906) 293-6200 Alexander Thompson, E-8 Oaks Muskegon Area (231) 723-8272 Jason Thomas, E-10 Muskegon Correctional Oaks (231) 773-3201 Donald Jennings, E-8 Oaks St. Louis/Saginaw (231) 723-8272 David Burnham, E-9 Standish Thumb (989) 846-7000 Kristina Wood, E-9 Camp Brighton Macomb/Thumb (734) 878-6623 Gloria Bogan, E-9 Macomb Thumb/Saginaw (586) 749-4900 Santiago Gomez Thumb Saginaw/Standish (810) 667-2045 Troy Chrisman, E-8 Lakeland Guss Harrison/Parr Hwy (517) 278-6942 Jerry Fink, E-9 Mound Scott (313) 368-8300 Thomas Grayson, E-8 Macomb Saginaw/Standish/St. Louis (586) 749-4900 Jason Huyck, E-9 Newberry Kinross area (906) 293-6200 John Schulz, E-8 Egeler Alger/Marquette (517) 780-5600 Willie Phillips, E-10 Oaks Muskegon Area (231) 723-8272 Ernest Landrum, E-10 Lakeland Jackson Area (517) 278-6942 Kris Bolan, E-9 Gus Harrison SAI Cassidy Lake (517) 265-3900 Kimberly Johnson Camp Brighton Jackson Area/Carson City (734) 878-6623 Brian Lyons, E-10 Oaks Standish/St.Louis/Saginaw (231) 723-8272 Brad Pratt, E-9 Camp Lehman Pine River (989) 348-8101 Boyd Baker, E-10 Handlon Macomb (616) 527-3100 Joe Stevenson, E-9 St. Louis Saginaw/Thumb (989) 681-6444 Matthew Boerema, E-9 Brooks Oaks (231) 773-9200 Daniel McClelland, E-10 Bellamy Creek St. Louis (989) 527-2510 Eric Hoffman, E-8 Pugsley Camp Lehman (231) 263-5253 Mark Chalker, E-9 Southern MI Saginaw/Thumb/Standish (517) 780-6000 Dan Quertermous, E-10 Mid-Michigan Thumb (989) 681-4361 Michael Chedister Mid-Michigan Thumb (989) 681-4361 Kirk Vogel, E-8 Oaks Standish/Camp Lehman/Saginaw (231) 723-8272 Wyatt Sederau, E-8 Lakeland Bellamy Creek/Ionia Area (517) 278-6942 Jeff Swint, E-9 Standish Saginaw (989) 846-7000 Randy Wheelock, E-10 St. Louis Pugsley (989) 681-6444

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MCO STATE EXECUTIVE BOARD MCO’S 24-HOUR Tom Tylutki, President ANSWERING SERVICE Andy Potter, Vice President John Ost, Trustee Bill Henderson, Financial Secretary Ray Sholtz, Trustee When a critical incident Jim Johnson, Recording Secretary Scott Fischer, Trustee occurs at your facility, contact Adam Douglas, Trustee Michael Taylor, Trustee Cary Johnson, Trustee MCO’s 24-Hour Answering Service by dialing 1-800-451- 4878 or 517-485-3310 ext. 29.

MCO CHAPTER PRESIDENTS The MCO REPORT is an Larry Henley, Alger Maximum Kamal Cariuty, Jr., Lakeland award-winning publication Rick VanAlstine, Baraga Maximum Ponda Esu, Macomb of the Michigan Correc- Harold Warr, Bellamy Creek Jerry Pope, Marquette tions Organization, Service David Kavanaugh, Boyer Road Arthur Harter, Mid-Michigan Employees International Anthony Hurst, Brooks Correctional Adam Douglas, Mound Correctional Doug Bonno, Camps Vice President, Region I Julie Cabana, Muskegon Union, Local 526M. The Rod Denley, Camps Vice President, Region II Jerry Derusha, Newberry editor reserves the right to Randy Fox, Camps Vice President, Region III James Schiebner, Oaks Correctional refuse any incoming articles Bruce Waldron, Carson City Ronald Niemi, Ojibway Correctional that are detrimental to MCO, Cecil Pedrin, Chippewa Kenneth Miller, Parnall Correctional SEIU Local 526M and its John Ost, Corrections Centers Randy Burrow, Parr Highway policies and the policies of the Glenn King, Cotton Facility Bernard McClain, Jr., Pine River SEIU. All articles or letters Robert Tingley, Deerfield Andrew Hughes, Pugsley Correctional must be submitted by the first Merlin Parlett, Egeler Michael Wohlscheid, Riverside of the month prior to the next James Sims, Florence Crane Kenneth Gibson, Ryan Correctional John Fetters, Forensic Center Jeffrey Foldie, Saginaw Correctional issue Randy Burrow, Gus Harrison Terrence Bridges, SAI Program Dennis Beecham, Handlon Michigan Training Unit Ralph Golidy, Scott Facility MCO does not accept paid Michael Feighner, Hiawatha Brent Kowitz, Southern MI advertising in the MCO Phillip Fleury, Huron Valley Mens Robert Davis, Standish Maximum Report. No one is authorized Greg Parker, Huron Valley Womens Ray Sholtz, St. Louis to solicit advertising for the Thomas Tefft, Ionia Maximum Jake Campbell, Straits MCO Report in the name of Jack Hamlin, Jackson Cooper Street Kevin Smith, Jr., Thumb Correctional MCO or SEIU Local 526M. Gary Kott, Kinross Robert Sikkenga, West Shoreline To send e-mail to an MCO staff member, type his or her first name followed by: MCO CENTRAL STAFF @mco-seiu.org. Mel Grieshaber, Executive Director Mel Grieshaber, Political Director If you have changed your David VanKoevering, Labor Relations Coordinator Cherelyn Dunlap, Labor Relations Representative address, phone number, or Cynthia Beal, Labor Relations Representative Cindy Sanderson, Administrative Assistant e-mail, please inform MCO John Bowers, Labor Relations Representative Sacha Crowley, Communication Specialist immediately at 1-800-451-4878 Randy Eicher, Labor Relations Representative Cindy Kogut, Bookkeeper (phone), 1-800-327-5266 (fax), Tangee Laza, Labor Relations Representative Lori Iding, Grievance Coordinator or complete the online form Karen Mazzolini, Labor Relations Representative Stephanie Short, Receptionist/Secretary on our website.