Signed and Sealed #35 Local Association Name: Franklin COAM Duration: January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2021 Wage increases: 01/01/19 – 12/31/19: +2% 01/01/20 – 12/31/20: +3% 01/01/21 ...
The City of Howell, Michigan is seeking qualified applicants for two police officer positions. 2018 Starting Salary: $44,117 – $45,760/year. Current maximum salary after 4 years: $64,646. Reimbu...
POAM supports those who support us! Dick Garber has been a real friend to POAM and its members. Because we are thankful for his loyalty to POAM, we couldn’t say no when asked to be part of an ...
Below are two articles that ran in Gongwer and MIRS regarding the passage of the OPEB bills. HOUSE, SENATE SEND PENSION, OPEB REFORMS OFF TO GOVERNOR “Just say haste makes waste” was Rep....
Brief Summary of the Senate Bills Senate Bill 686 would create the Protecting Local Government Retirement and Benefits Act (the proposed Act) in Michigan law. The bill states that it is intended to re...
POAM Secures Significant Legislative Victory; Governor’s Task Force Recommendations Adopted Via Kenneth E. Grabowski, POAM Legislative Director After several weeks of discussion and negotiations, th...
Dear Michigan State Senators and State Representatives, The Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM) absolutely opposes the legislation as written. The bills are being rushed through without pro...
Latest Pension and HealthCare Legislative Update Via Kenneth E. Grabowski, POAM Legislative Director Both the House and Senate Michigan Competitiveness Committees voted on and passed the 16-bills impa...
Official POAM Statement on Senate Bills 686-701 After we published all 16 Senate Bills, many of you have been asking for a breakdown. Our official statement is below. “As we continue to engag...
State Senator Tonya Schuitmaker issued the following statement on Friday: Senator Tonya Schuitmaker said, “The men and women who serve our communities as law enforcement officers and firefighter...