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POAM Meets the Members of U.S. Congress

May 7, 2014

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POAM Legislative Director Kenneth E. Grabowski and President Jim Tignanelli travelled to Washington D.C. and discussed important law enforcement issues with Candice Miller, Kerry Bentivolio and other ...

Transfer Denial Cannot Support Discrimination Claim

April 30, 2014

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For many discrimination claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the employee must show that he/she was the subject of an “adverse employment action.” Roughly speaking, an adverse employmen...

Supreme Court Upholds Michigan’s Ban on Race and Gender Preferences in Employment, Education

April 30, 2014

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The United States Supreme Court continues to whittle around the edge of the basic constitutional question concerning affirmative action programs – do the equal protection guarantees of the Fourteent...

Due Process Requires Pre-Discipline Hearing Even if Appeal Rights Exist

March 31, 2014

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A common misperception is that if an employee has access to a meaningful post-discipline appeal, the employer need not grant the employee a pre-disciplinary hearing. As the Village of Minerva Park, Oh...

Emergency Action HB 5097 | Michigan Legislature

Emergency Action on House Bill 5097!

March 21, 2014

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You must communicate with your Michigan State Representative immediately! For the past two years, your POAM Legislative Team has worked relentlessly to correct PA 54, which among other things, freezes...

POAM January/March Washington Update

March 19, 2014

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In January, the U.S. Congress struck a deal to avert another federal government shutdown by passing an omnibus appropriations bill that will provide funding for federal government agencies through Sep...

Former POAM Leader Passes Away

March 10, 2014

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Previous President and Board Member William Powell passed away on February 19th at his home in Florida. “Bill” served our organization for many years as an active police officer and even a...

HB 5097 Testimony from POAM Legislative Director Kenneth E. Grabowski

March 6, 2014

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On March 5, 2014, POAM Legislative Director Kenneth E. Grabowski testified before the House Commerce Committee on House Bill 5097, which exempts police and fire employees from Act 54.

Oakland Sideshow Crowds are Getting Out of Hand

February 18, 2014

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On the streets of Oakland, it is not uncommon to encounter sideshow scenes that are filled with illegal activity. Recently referred to as the ‘Wild Wild West,’ Oaktown, is the host of many of th...

February Labor School Workshops

February 14, 2014

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Robert’s Rules When: Wednesday February 12, 2014 Time: 6:30-9:00PM Where: Room 116 State Hall, WSU Main Campus Fee: $40.00 This 2.5 hour workshop is a must for anyone who wants to learn how to effec...

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