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Lake County Settlements

October 2, 2017

All the units (five, Deputy, Deputy Command, corrections, corrections command and dispatch) are three year contracts. Wages for deputy command: 5% 7% 5% Deputy 3% 4.75% 4.75% Dispatch 3% 4.25% 4.25% C...

September 2017 POAM Washington Report

September 19, 2017

Congress returned from its annual August recess on Monday, September 5, 2017. In the first week, President Trump and lawmakers reached agreement on a debt-limit and Hurricane Harvey aid package.

For Immediate Release | POAM Statement on Ex-Kent County assistant prosecutor

September 14, 2017

Statement from POAM President Jim Tignanelli on Ex-Kent County assistant prosecutor Joshua Kuiper. “POAM does not represent any of the individuals involved in this incident. We appreciate the co...

Department of Justice Priority Consideration Criteria for COPS Office Grants

September 12, 2017

This announcement comes in efforts to address illegal immigration and ensure that federal immigration authorities have full ability to enforce immigration laws to keep our communities safe.

Lake Orion Police Association Helps Teachers & StudentsPast

September 1, 2017

The Lake Orion Police Association (LOPA) has created a program that will help teachers and students at Blanche Sims Elementary school. The Lake Orion Police Department Chief took to Facebook to congra...

First POAM Leadership Council Meeting a SuccessPast

August 28, 2017

Last week, POAM had its first Leadership Council class. We couldn’t be more happy with the men who represent it. POAM has vetted and chosen individuals based on personal experience, each having...

POAM Leadership Council AnnouncementPast

August 21, 2017

POAM is proud to announce an effort to train and prepare future leaders in law enforcement labor representation. Our first Leadership Council Program will begin August 24th. We are very enthused about...

Grand Traverse County MERC Ruling

August 21, 2017

State of Michigan employment relations commission (MERC) labor relations division ruling This MERC ruling was a landmark case in Michigan in a variety of ways. The Employer had voted to change employe...

August 2017 POAM Featured Member Group: Ypsilanti POAPast

August 18, 2017

POAM would like to recognize the Ypsilanti POA for the job they do and the manner in which they have adjusted to the economy, the town, and their job. protecting & serving through struggle. In 199...

POAM’s Response to Governor’s Task Force Report & RecommendationsPast

July 18, 2017

Many of you may already have seen the letter that had been dispatched by the Governor’s Director of Strategy, John Walsh...

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COVID-19 Workers Compensation Emergency Order

POAM has made requests to cover members in case of COVID-19 illness. The State of Michigan has issued a Workers Compensation Emergency Order below that offers our union protection.

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