2014
MAPO representatives recently joined Gov. Rick Snyder (center) for the formal signing of HB 5097. From left to right are: Matt Kurda, Karoub and Associates, legislative advisor to MAPO, Rep. John Walsh, sponsor of the bill, Police Officers Labor Council Executive Committee Chair Paul Combs, MAPO Secretary/Treasurer and Michigan Association of Fire Fighters Director Fred Timpner, and Mike Sauger, President Warren POA and MAPO Executive Board member.
By Jennifer Foley, MAFF Editor with excerpts from www.michigan.gov
The wait has been long, but Gov. Rick Snyder approved a measure which removes Act 312 eligible public safety employees from earlier legislation restricting their collective bargaining rights. Snyder passed Public Act 322 of 2014, introduced by Rep. John Walsh (R-Livonia); honoring his earlier statements that he would support this change to Public Act (P.A.) 54 of 2011.
"Police officers and firefighters risk their lives daily to protect citizens across our state," Snyder said. "This legislation helps ensure these first responders continue to receive full compensation regardless of the status of their contract."
Under P.A. 54, once a contract expired public employees' wages were frozen, there were no step increases and no longevity - pay increases based on years of service. The law also prevented public employees from receiving retroactive wage or benefit increases greater than those in effect on the expiration date of the previous contract. P.A. 54 took one more swing at public employees by allowing employers to pass on up to 100 percent of health care cost increases once a contract expired.
HB 5097, now P.A. 322, no longer prohibits wage or benefit increases, including step increases, authorized under the expired contract for Act 312 eligible public employees. The law also does not prohibit retroactive application of a wage or benefit increase if the increase is awarded by an arbitration panel to a negotiated contract.
"It allows us to be able to negotiate retroactivity," said MAFF Director Fred Timpner.
Furthermore, when a collective bargaining agreement expires, Act 312 eligible employee costs for health care, dental, vision, prescription or other insurance benefits shall not exceed the employee's share under the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act. This Act requires the employer to pay no more than 80 percent and the employee to pay 20 percent or more of health care costs or choose a Hard Cap. The Hard Cap for the employer is:
• $5,500 times the number of employees with single coverage, plus
• $11,000 times the number of employees with two person coverage, plus
• $15,000 times the number of employees with family coverage.
The amount necessary to purchase health insurance for employees that exceeds this "cap" must be paid by employees.
P.A. 322, which is supported by Michigan Association of Police Organizations (MAPO) and Karoub Associates, legislative consultants for MAFF, takes affect immediately.
FIREFIGHTERS WORK RIGHTS EXPANDED
Snyder also signed HB 4624, now known as Public Act 323, sponsored by state Rep. Joe Haveman, which gives public fire department employees the right to work on a volunteer, part-time or on-call basis at another fire department as long as the employment does not conflict with their full-time fire fighter position. Public Act 323 adds fire fighting to the list of suitable part-time or volunteer positions allowed for fire fighters within their collective bargaining agreements.
Michigan Association of Police Organizations (MAPO) has endorsed the following candidates in the 2014 General Election to be held Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014:
| Secretary of State Ruth Johnson (R) |
United States Senator Gary Peters (D) |
| Attorney General Mark Totten (D) |
Representative in Congress
| 1st | Jerry Cannon (D) | 9th | Sander Levin (D) |
| 2nd | Bill Huizenga (R) | 10th | Candice Miller (R) |
| 4th | John Moolenaar (R) | 12th | Debbie Dingell (D) |
| 5th | Daniel T. Kildee (D) | 13th | John Conyers (D) |
| 7th | Pam Byrnes (D) | 14th | Brenda Lawrence (D) |
| 8th | Mike Bishop (R) |
State Senator
| 1st | Coleman Young (D) | 21st | John Proos (R) |
| 2nd | Bert Johnson (D) | 22nd | Joe Hune (R) |
| 3rd | Morris Hood (D) | 23rd | Curtis Hertel, Jr. (D) |
| 4th | Virgil Smith (D) | 24th | Rick Jones (R) |
| 5th | David Knezek (D) | 25th | Phillip Pavlov (R) |
| 6th | Hoon-Yung Hopgood (D) | 26th | Tonya Schuitmaker (R) |
| 8th | Jack Brandenburg (R) | 27th | Jim Ananich (D) |
| 9th | Steve Bieda (D) | 28th | Peter MacGregor (R) |
| 10th | Tory Rocca (R) | 29th | Dave Hildebrand (R) |
| 11th | Vincent Gregory (D) | 30th | Arlan Meekhof (R) |
| 12th | Jim Marleau (R) | 31st | Mike Green (R) |
| 14th | David B. Robertson (R) | 32nd | Ken Horn (R) |
| 15th | Mike Kowall (R) | 33rd | Judy Emmons (R) |
| 17th | Dale W. Zorn (R) | 34th | Geoff Hansen (R) |
| 18th | Rebekah Warren (D) | 35th | Darwin L. Booher (R) |
| 19th | Mike Nofs (R) | 36th | Jim Stamas (R) |
| 20th | Sean McCan (D) | 37th | Wayne A. Schmidt (R) |
| 38th | Tom Casperson (R) |
District Representative in State Legislature
2 year term (1) position
| 2nd | Alberta Tinsley Talabi (D) | 47th | Henry Vaupel (R) |
| 4th | Rose Mary C. Robinson (D) | 48th | Pam Farris (D) |
| 5th | Fred Durhal (D) | 49th | Phil Phelps (D) |
| 6th | Stephanie Chang (D) | 50th | Charles Smiley (D) |
| 7th | LaTanya Garrett (D) | 51st | Joseph Graves (R) |
| 8th | Sherry Gay-Dagnogo (D) | 52nd | Gretchen Driskell (D) |
| 9th | Harvey Santana (D) | 53rd | Jeff Irwin (D) |
| 10th | Leslie Love (D) | 54th | David Rutledge (D) |
| 11th | Julie Plawecki (D) | 55th | Adam Zemke (D) |
| 12th | Erika Geiss (D) | 56th | Tom Redmond (D) |
| 13th | Frank Liverati (D) | 57th | Nancy Jenkins (R) |
| 14th | Paul Clemente (D) | 58th | Eric Leutheuser (R) |
| 15th | George T. Darany (D) | 60th | Jon Hoadley (D) |
| 16th | Robert L. Kosowski (D) | 61st | John Fisher (D) |
| 17th | Bill LaVoy (D) | 62nd | Andy Hemboldt (D) |
| 18th | Sara Roberts (D) | 64th | Earl Poleski (R) |
| 19th | Laura Cox (R) | 66th | Aric Nesbitt (R) |
| 20th | Kurt L. Heise (R) | 67th | Tom Cochran (D) |
| 21st | Kristy Pagan (D) | 68th | Andy Schor (D) |
| 22nd | John Chirkun (D) | 69th | Sam Singh (D) |
| 23rd | David Haener(D) | 70th | Rick Outman (R) |
| 24th | Anthony G. Forlini (R) | 71st | Theresa Abed (D) |
| 25th | Henry Yanez (D) | 73rd | Chris Afendoulis (R) |
| 26th | Jim Townsend (D) | 74th | Rob VerHeulen (R) |
| 27th | Robert Wittenberg (D) | 75th | Brandon Dillon (D) |
| 28th | Derek E. Miller (D) | 76th | Winnie Brinks (R) |
| 29th | Tim Greimel (D) | 77th | Tom Hooker (R) |
| 30th | Jeff Farrington (R) | 78th | Dave Pagel (R) |
| 31st | Marilyn Lane (D) | 79th | Al Pscholka (R) |
| 32nd | Andrea LaFontaine (R) | 81st | Dan Lauwers (R) |
| 33rd | Ken Goike (R) | 82nd | Margaret Guerrero DeLuca (D) |
| 34th | Sheldon Neeley (D) | 83rd | Paul Muxlow (R) |
| 35th | Jeremy Moss (D) | 85th | Annie Braidwood (D) |
| 36th | Peter Lucido (R) | 86th | Lisa Posthumus Lyons (R) |
| 37th | Christine Greig (D) | 87th | Mike Callton (R) |
| 38th | Kathy Crawford (R) | 88th | Roger Victory (R) |
| 40th | Michael D. McCready (R) | 89th | Amanda Price (R) |
| 41st | Mary Kerwin (D) | 90th | Daniel Garcia (R) |
| 43rd | Dennis M. Ritter (D) | 91st | Collene Lamonte (D) |
| 44th | Jim Runestad (R) | 92nd | Marcia Hovey-Wright (D) |
| 45th | Michael Webber (R) | 93rd | Tom Leonard (R) |
| 46th | Bradford Jacobsen (R) | 94th | Tim Kelly (R) |
| 95th | Vanessa Guerra (D) | ||
| 96th | Charles M. Brunner (D) | ||
| 97th | Joel Johnson (R) | ||
| 98th | Joan M. Brausch (D) | ||
| 99th | Kevin Cotter (R) | ||
| 100th | Jon Bumstead (R) | ||
| 102nd | Phil Potvin (R) | ||
| 103rd | Bruce R. Rendon (R) | ||
| 104th | Larry Inman (R) | ||
| 106th | Peter Pettalia (R) | ||
| 108th | Ed McBroom (R) | ||
| 109th | John Kivela (D) | ||
| 110th | Scott Dianda (D) |
| Justice of Supreme Court 8 year term (2) positions |
Justice of Supreme Court partial term |
| Richard Bernstien | David Viviano (I) |
| Brian Zahara (I) | |
| Circuit Court Judges |
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| 6th Circuit Lisa Langston |
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| 14th Circuit Kathy Hoogstra (I) |
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| 16th Circuit Steve Fox |
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| 35th Circuit Deana M. Finnegan |
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| 37th Circuit Sarah Lincoln |
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| Wayne County Probate Court David Braxton |
The Fall 2014 edition of Flashpoint publication is now available. Click below to read on.
MAFF fire stations host Fire Prevention Week events
National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 5-11, 2014. Fire Prevention Week is observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which Oct. 9 falls to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The fire began on Oct. 8, but continued into and did most of its damage on Oct. 9, 1871.
Each year the NFPA releases a fire prevention week theme. This year's theme is: "Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives. Test Yours Every Month!"
Locally, Michigan Association of Fire Fighters-represented departments are hosting events for the public to attend, including the following:
• Chelsea Area Fire Authority Open House
Time: Noon - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19.
Location: 200 W. Middle St.
Contact: (734) 475-8755 or http://www.cafa6.org/
• Macomb Township Fire Department Open House
Time: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5.
Location: Macomb Township Fire Department Station 3, 47711 North Ave.
Contact: (586) 677-1262.
The event will include station tours and blood pressure checks. Live demonstrations will include use of fire extinguishers, firefighters rescuing victims, vehicle extrication with the Jaws of Life and fire safety for children.
• New Baltimore Fire Department Annual Pancake Breakfast
Time: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12.
Location: Fire Department Hall at 36535 Green St.
Contact: (586) 725-0990.
Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. Guests are asked to make a donation, which will be given to charities such as American Cancer Society, local burn camps and the Lions Club. The event will feature fire truck displays and many fire safety materials including tips for safely storing items in garages and around heaters and furnaces. There will be a 50/50 raffle and activities for children. New Baltimore 120th anniversary t-shirts will be sold to help the department support local charities.
• Rochester Hills Fire Department Emergency Apparatus Display
Time: 7 – 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3.
Location: Meijer parking lot (corner of Rochester Road and Auburn Road).
Contact: 248-656-4720 or visit www.rochesterhills.org/fire
Fire trucks, rescue vehicles and ambulances will be on display. The feature event will be a live fire demonstration.
• Rochester Hills Fire Department Open House
Time: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5.
Location: Open houses will be held at all five fire stations:
Rochester Hills Fire Station 1: 1111 Horizon Ct.
Rochester Hills Fire Station 2: 1251 E. Auburn
Rochester Hills Fire Station 3: 2137 W. Auburn
Rochester Hills Fire Station 4: 2723 Walton
Rochester Hills Fire Station 5: 251 E. Tienken
Contact: 248-656-4720 or visit www.rochesterhills.org/fire
See a live simulated fire attack at 1 p.m. at Station 1 (1111 Horizon Ct).
• Rochester Hills Fire Safety Display @ Home Depot
Time: 9 a.m. – noon Saturday, Oct. 18.
Location: 225 W. Avon
Contact: 248-656-4720 or visit www.rochesterhills.org/fire
Held in conjunction with the free Kids Workshop Home Depot hosts each month.
• The Village of Rochester Hills (shopping center) Fire Safety Display
Time: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11.
Location: 104 N. Adams Rd (corner of Walton Blvd. and N. Adams Rd.)
Contact: 248-656-4720 or visit www.rochesterhills.org/fire
• Troy Fire Department Open Houses
Time: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5.
Location: Open houses will be held at all six fire stations:
Troy Fire Station #1 – 1019 E. Big Beaver
Troy Fire Station #2 – 5600 Livernois
Troy Fire Station #3 – 2400 W. Big Beaver
Troy Fire Station #4 – 2013 E. Maple
Troy Fire Station #5 – 6399 John R
Troy Fire Station #6 – 5901 Coolidge
Contact: (248) 524-3419.
Visitors can tour a station, meet firefighters, look at the vehicles and equipment up-close, and watch various demonstrations. Stations will provide fire prevention related handout materials along with light refreshments. There will be limited parking at Station 6. Additional parking with free shuttle at Hamilton Elementary School on Northfield Parkway.
• White Lake Township Fire Department @ Home Depot Safety Day
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4.
Location: 9078 Highland Rd.
Contact: (248) 698-3335.
• White Lake Township Fire Department Elementary Visits
Time: Oct. 6 – 10.
Contact: (248) 698-3335.
Visits will be made to local elementary schools to promote fire safety.
• White Lake Township Fire Department Open House
Time: 1 – 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12.
Location: White Lake Township Fire Station 1, 7420 Highland Rd.
Contact: (248) 698-3335.
Visitors can meet firefighters and see fire trucks and equipment on display and spray water from the fire hose. The event includes fire safety information and demonstrations including vehicle extrication, simulated bandaging at the first aid station, blood pressure screenings, hot dogs, popcorn and face painting.
MAFF wins lawsuit filed over failure to arbitrate
Macomb Township officials were ordered to arbitrate three grievances filed by MAFF on behalf of two Macomb Township Fire Fighters in a Circuit Court ruling June 13. The decision was in response to a lawsuit filed by the Employer after MAFF filed a motion for summary disposition in an effort to compel the Employer to arbitrate the matters.
"Judge (Jennifer M.) Faunce ordered Macomb Township to participate in arbitration of three grievances," said MAFF attorney M. Catherine Farrell. "The Employer refused to arbitrate and brought a lawsuit to stop the arbitrations."
On Sept. 5, 2013, MAFF filed grievances and pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) took the grievances through the grievance procedure. The Employer alleged that the Union had not fully complied with Step Three by refusing to meet with the Township Board of Trustees. The language was ambiguous as to whether the Union was required to "meet" with the Township Board of Trustees. Judge Faunce agreed with MAFF that the issue of procedural arbitrability is for the arbitrator to decide, not the Court.
The Judge stated "... the CBA grants an arbitrator the authority to decide whether a misrepresentation or misapplication of a specific article has occurred, and the instant dispute centers on whether one of the parties has misinterpreted or misapplied the requirements under Step Three. This matter must therefore be decided by an arbitrator, rather than the Court."
- Grievance Seminars
- Welcome Chelsea Area Fire Authority
- MAPO Primary Election Endorsements
- Scholars 2014
- Welcome Back White Lake Township
- Belleville POC Fire Fighters New Members
- Flint Township Paid On-Call Fire Fighters 2014-15
- Karoub Legislative Update...
- MAPO Legislative Update
- 24th Annual Parsell Memorial Golf Outing
