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Vote Now for the OPEIU Triennial Convention DelegatesPosted December 1st, 2018
It is time to Vote for delegates to the OPEIU Triennial Convention June 10 - 14, 2019. Read More >>
$5,000 Signing and Retention Bonus for Nurses
Posted September 17th, 2018
MAGE advocated vociferously for two years before convincing the Civil Service Commission to create a rule paving the way for these bonuses. Read More >>
Announcing the OPEIU Free College Benefit
Posted June 28th, 2017
OPEIU is pleased to introduce the newest union benefit for all OPEIU members – the OPEIU Free College Benefit. Just as the name implies, OPEIU members and their families can now earn an associate degree completely free of charge!Read More >>
Ojibway Correctional Facility Closing
Posted September 17th, 2018
Our condolences go out to our dedicated members and all of the employees at Ojibway Correctional Facility which is now slated for closure in December of this year.
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MAGE Scholarship and Student Debt Reduction Award Winners Selected
Posted October 16th, 2018
On Saturday, Sept. 29 during the MAGE Board meeting, nine winners of $1,000 Scholarship or Student Debt Reduction Awards were selected at random from all entries. Read More >>
MAGE 1st Vice President Brant Wimbush Appoionted to the DHHS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council
Posted July 25th, 2018
The mission of the council is to create a plan to promote and foster a culture that values diversity. Read More >>
OPEIU Student Debt Reduction Program Now Open
Posted April 16th, 2018
Please read on for the application and regulations for the 2018 Student Debt Reduction Program. Read More >>
Nominations for MAGE Executive Committee and Board plus Resolutions Submitted for General Council 2018
Posted April 5th, 2018
The Nominations and Resolutions Committee presents the following slate of MAGE members who have indicated their intent to run for office for the next term by submitting a Nomination application. The Committee has determined these are members in good standing, and therefore the delegates to General Council will vote to elect these individuals during the meeting on May 19.
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The MAGE General Council - May 19, 2018
Posted January 24th, 2018
The MAGE General Council is our biennial meeting where members meet to elect officers, get information and vote on policy. If you would like to attend the MAGE General Council on May 19, 2018 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing please contact the MAGE office for reservations at 1-800-477-6243.
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Howard Coughlin Memorial Scholarship Winner
Posted June 26th, 2017
We are so happy to announce that Spenser Vasbinder, son of MAGE OPEIU Local 2002 member Dayna Vasbinder has been selected as a winner of a Howard Coughlin Memorial Scholarship.
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OPEIU Nurses Take Capitol Hill to Demand Nurse Safe Staffing Legislation
Posted May 11th, 2017
“It’s Your Health, Your Families and Your Constituents We’re Fighting to Protect” Washington, D.C. – Nurse members of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), AFL-CIO, from around the country descended on Capitol Hill on Friday, May 5, 2017, to meet with their legislators and demand safe nurse to patient ratio legislation aimed at protecting nurses, patients and their families.
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OPEIU Student Debt Reduction Program
Posted April 17th, 2017
OPEIU is happy to announce the Student Debt Reduction Program. This program provides five awards of $2,500 each year to a member who has completed an associate or undergraduate degree and who can demonstrate they have at least $10,000 in student debt and their account is current.
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Voting now open for Ratification of the changes to the MAGE Constitution
Posted June 1st, 2018
During the 2018 General Council, delegates adopted a housekeeping resolution to the MAGE Constitution. Members must vote to ratify these changes. Read More >>
Compensation Update for FY 17/18
Posted December 14th, 2016
The MAGE Compensation Process for the non-exclusively represented employees (NEREs) has culminated with the Civil Service Commission approving a 3% general wage increase, effective October 2017 and no increases in healthcare premiums. Read More >>
MAGE Board Selects the 2016 Scholarship Winners
Posted September 27th, 2016
The MAGE Board of Directors is pleased to announce the winners of the MAGE Scholarships for 2016. At the Board meeting held Sept. 17 the Board approved the payment of 5 scholarships, and each of these winners receives a $1,000 scholarship. Read More >>
Personal Leave Grant - Oct 1, 2016
Posted September 1st, 2016
On October 1, 2016 the State will grant personal leave to employees. Read the full story for details.Read More >>
2016 General Council
Posted May 23rd, 2016
On May 14, 2016 the MAGE General Council met at the Mt. Pleasant Comfort Inn Conference Center to elect the Board of Directors, and hear from many outstanding speakers. Read More >>
Cotter Proposal Would Make it Easier to Fire State Workers
Posted May 19th, 2016
House Speaker Kevin Cotter announced the introduction of a constitutional amendment that would make it easier to fire state government workers.
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THE SUPREME COURT HEARS CASE BETWEEN MAGE AND THE STATE OVER DENIED RAISES
Posted May 5th, 2016
The Michigan Supreme Court (MSC) heard oral arguments in case No. 147511 brought against the state by MAGE. Read More >>
MAGE and HotelStorm - A new benefit for you!
Posted April 26th, 2016
To use this benefit - log on the MAGE website (upper right hand corner of our main page). Go to Member Resources, then click on Member Benefits. There you will find a link for this MAGE member only discount! It pays to belong!Showdown Emerges On Prison Closures In Corrections Budget
Posted April 15th, 2016
A major disagreement has developed on the Department of Corrections budget with the chief senator on the topic backing a 2016-17 fiscal year budget proposal that would close two prisons and call for the department to lease and operate a privately owned prison in Baldwin.
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Please Welcome Peter Neu to the MAGE Labor Relations Team
Posted February 19th, 2016
Peter comes to us with more than 15 years experience. Having served most recently as a Labor Relations Specialist for the MI Dept. of State.Read More >>
MAGE Assists Flint
Posted January 26th, 2016
Saturday the MAGE Board of Directors voted to assist Flint by donating water through UFCW 951 & Meijer.
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2016 General Council
Posted January 7th, 2016
General Council is the biennial meeting for MAGE members.Read More >>
Civil Service Commission Approves Pay Increases for FY 16/17
Posted December 16th, 2015
MAGE President Al Quattrin testifies at the Civil Service Commission. Also presenting for MAGE were Carolyn Madding, Cassandra Craig and Bobbie Tigues. MAGE is successful in getting a change to the sick leave usage policy.Read More >>
Mandatory Overtime for RNs
Posted October 16th, 2015
As you may know, MAGE has been addressing this issue of mandatory overtime for our RN supervisors in DHHS for a very long time. We have met with numerous state representatives and convened countless meetings with the department.
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Meet the 2015 MAGE Scholarship Winners
Posted October 8th, 2015
Congratulations to the 4 recipients of MAGE Scholarships for 2015! Read More >>
Coordinated Compensation Process
Posted September 22nd, 2015
Well, another summer just flew by and here we are already preparing for the Coordinated Compensation Hearings for NEREs. Unlike the unions who may reach 3-year agreements, the Coordinated Compensation Panel Hearings for NEREs happen each and every year.
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New CS-100 Grievance Form
Posted September 22nd, 2015
MAGE members should be aware that Civil Service has updated the CS-100 grievance form and regulations.
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MAGE Scholarships Awarded
Posted May 28th, 2015
During the Board meeting Saturday, President Quattrin selected the 4 scholarship winners at random from all entries. Please congratulate: Alanna Phillips, Chelsea Havenor, Callie Wightman and Raymond Bressette. Read More >>
MAGE attends MiSACWIS meeting.
Posted June 12th, 2015
Pictured L - R , Director Nick Lyon, CPS-MAGE Member Nichole Jackson and MAGE Director of Labor Relations, John DeTizioRead More >>
Supreme Court Issues Rulings
Posted July 29th, 2015
Our attorney, Brandon Zuk has informed us that the Supreme Court has issued decisions in the RTW and 4% Cases.Read More >>
Maggots found in potatoes at G. Robert Cotton Facility
Posted June 3rd, 2015
State corrections officials confirmed Tuesday that lunch at a Jackson prison was interrupted Tuesday when an inmate and private food worker discovered maggots in raw potatoes they were preparing.
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Prison Food Contractor Aramark wants a raise
Posted May 22nd, 2015
Here we go again, it's the same old story. When the private profiteer take over jobs historically performed by public employees. Bid the contract low, then demand more money....even when they've been doing a deplorable job.
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Another Aramark?
Posted May 21st, 2015
Could this be another case of the state using the private sector to do prison work when the track record of the company in question is in question?
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Meeting Held with Corrections regarding Taser Implementation
Posted May 5th, 2015
On May 19 a meeting was held with DMOC Staff Michael Curley and Kathy Warner. Read More >>
ENRON Billionaire John Arnold has a problem with Librarian's Pensions
Posted April 21st, 2015
Former Enron trader and hedge fund billionaire John Arnold is launching a multimillion dollar national PR campaign attacking the hard-earned pensions of public sector workers.
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State Axing 30 more jobs in Prison Stores
Posted April 8th, 2015
About 30 state prison workers have been told they will lose their jobs as the state eliminates regional prison stores in Ionia, Jackson and the Upper Peninsula.
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Michigan's Middle Class has shrunk, making it hard to feel the economic "comeback"
Posted March 20th, 2015
If you're not basking in the warm glow of Michigan's economic "comeback," you're not alone.Read More >>
Aramark employee was ordered to serve rat eaten cake.
Posted September 25th, 2014
Latest Aramark scandal shows republicans' blind faith in prvatization is half-baked.
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Deadline to file for OPEIU Scholarships is March 31
Posted March 6th, 2015
The deadlines for the John Kelly and Howard Coughlin Scholarships are March 31, 2015, and the Romeo Corbeil/Gilles Beauregard Summer Camp is May 15, 2015. Read More >>
Despite $454 Million Budget Crunch Michigan Senators push for new offices.
Posted February 13th, 2015
The move, proposed last year by then Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville (R-Monroe), would move senators into renovated office space while other state departments are being told to brace for cuts.Read More >>
Department of Human Services Reduction in Force
Posted December 23rd, 2014
DHS is preparing plans for a reduction in force which will affect union and non-exclusively represented employees (NEREs) here...
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Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
Posted November 17th, 2014
Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital a 'powder keg' with volatile patients and overworked staff, nurses' rep says
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Testimony and emails shed light on right-to-work turmoil.
Posted October 31st, 2014
The State of Michigan and other defendants have denied in court filings that any violations of the Open Meetings Act took place during passage of right-to-work legislation
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Meet the Five MAGE Scholarship Winners for 2014
Posted October 8th, 2014
These 5 children of MAGE members received $1,000 scholarships. The winners were selected through a random drawing held by the MAGE president, Alan Quattrin during the Board meeting in Detroit on September 6th.
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Civil Service Commission 9/17/14
Posted September 18th, 2014
Civil Service Commission deadlocked again.
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MAGE Convenes Meeting with ORS
Posted August 22nd, 2014
MAGE convened a meeting with the Office of Retirement Services on August 19th to address the the concerns of MAGE members regarding proposed and pending changes in your 401k plan.
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MAGE Scholarship Application Period Down to One Week
Posted August 22nd, 2014
This is the second year that MAGE has offered members and their children the opportunity to receive a scholarship award of $1,000. Read More >>
FREE MAGE Mobile App Available Now!
Posted July 9th, 2014
I am proud to announce the free MAGE Mobile Phone App. is now available ! This app is part of our organizing effort that began at our General Council 2014. Read More >>
Letter to Editor
Posted July 18th, 2014
My name is Al Quattrin. I am the President of MAGE (Michigan Association of Governmental Employees). MAGE represents the Sergeants, Lieutenants, Captains and Wardens in the MDOC. I spent 32 years in the MDOC. I testified to the Civil Service Commission regarding the Aramark contract and warned of the dire consequences...Read More >>
2014 General Council Report
Posted May 19th, 2014
The 2014 General Council was held May 10th at the Best Western Plus Hotel in Lansing. The opening session was called to order at 10 a.m. by President Quattrin. Read More >>
General Council 2014 - Nominations and Resolutions
Posted April 10th, 2014
On May 10, 2014 the MAGE General Council will be held at the Best Western Plus Hotel in Lansing. Nominations and Resolutions were due in the MAGE office on March 15, and the following is a report of those items.
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The Issues with Aramark Continue to Mount
Posted March 25th, 2014
5 More Aramark Employees Kicked Out of State Prisons, MCSC Unimpressed
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MAGE Member is a Candidate
Posted January 30th, 2014
MAGE member Ken Darga is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Michigan's 8th congressional district to run against Mike Rogers.
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Civil Service Commission Approves Pay Increases and Insurance Changes
Posted January 16th, 2014
Pictured are 2nd Vice President Wimbush, Commissioners Swanson and Blockett and President Alan Quattrin (L-R)
MAGE members will recall that the state has been at an impasse with the unions and MAGE over pay and demanded insurance concessions for FY 14/15. The State had demanded that all employees be placed into the new State Health Plan which would increase deductibles, co-pays, co-insurance and total out of pocket costs. Read More >>
OPEIU Scholarship Applications are now available
Posted January 16th, 2014
The OPEIU Scholarships are a great benefit for OPEIU members and their families. Read More >>
Aramark Update
Posted January 16th, 2014
Michigan prison official denies claims of Aramark worker having sex with inmate.
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OPEIU Announces Added Benefits for MAGE members!
Posted December 12th, 2013
Be sure to save your Fall/Winter issue of the White Collar! This issue contains your new towing/service card and 2 new benefits - a $2,000 Death Benefit and a $2,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefit.
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Letter to the Governor
Posted October 1st, 2013
Please see the attached letter to our Governor. I think it's about time that our Senators, Representatives and Governor start recognizing the hard work and dedication of State employees.
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OPEIU Local 2002
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Lansing, MI 48911
OPEIU Local 2002
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Lansing, MI 48911
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