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LABOR RELATIONS
Randy Mason is the Director of Labor Services. Randy can be reached at his Kalamazoo office (269) 353-8598, Lansing office 1-888-367-6424, by fax at (269) 353-8576 or by e-mail at
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Randy Mason has been an FOP member for 40 years ever since he joined the Kalamazoo Police Department ( now the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety) in January 1970 as a Patrolman. In 1978 Randy was promoted to Detective and maintained that classification until retirement in January 1995.
During his Police career he served for 20 of his 25 years on the bargaining team and the last 10 years as President. Randy served in about every elected office, including President of his local FOP and the State FOP.
After retirement Randy did consulting for area labor groups and received training and licensing in the insurance and investment industry. He worked in this arena for several years until he was hired to be Director of Labor Services for the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council in 2003.
Randy has attended numerous seminars and symposiums on all aspects of labor. He has taught Police labor negotiations and grievance resolution at the State and National level.. He is also honored to serve on the National FOP Labor Committee.
David Bukala, FOP Labor Representative
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Cell: (231) 855-0103
Home (231) 744-4092
Fax (231) 744-2120
David received his BA, MA, EdS degree from Michigan State University and he also attended Grand Rapids Community College Police Academy. David retired from the Muskegon Heights Police Department which he served as patrolman, community officer and a union steward. He was also a former Corrections Officer, Teacher and a School Administrator. He has experience in contract negotiation and grievance experience from both sides of the table. David is currently the Treasurer of his local Lodge #99 Charles D. Hammond in Muskegon he has been an FOP member since Dec 2000.
Len Paquette, FOP Labor Representative
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Office (734)624-1235
Fax (734) 307-3240
Len is a former police officer with the Taylor P.D. with over 27 years of experience. During his years with the Taylor P.D. he served as a police supervisor, union president and served the Downriver Crisis Negotiation Team. He is a certified hostage negotiator, a licensed/bonded private investigator and has acquired many years of education and experience in the law enforcement field. Len also has experience in handling contracts, grievances and 312 Arbitration. He has been a member of the Taylor FOP Lodge since 1984.
Mark A. Porter, State Lodge Legal Counsel
Mark A. Porter is a retired police officer who has been active in the FOP since 1973. He is currently the managing partner of Mark A. Porter & Associates PLLC, in Madison Hts, MI. www.MAP-LAW.com Office phone number is 248-547-1-911 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Our programs include:
· Negotiating and enforcing your collective bargaining agreement
· To assist you in mediations
· To assist in arbitration
· To represent you in discipline cases
· To pursue your grievances
· Experienced staff of labor attorneys
· Legal Defense Protection
· 457 Plan
LEGAL DEFENSE PROTECTION
In addition to regular union services your membership includes a legal defense program owned and operated by the National Fraternal Order of Police providing:
· 24-hour duty related civil and criminal protection
· Unlimited coverage with plan attorneys
· No committee approval required
LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
When you join the F.O.P. Labor Council you become a part of the strongest legislative voice representing law enforcement in Michigan. We work full time securing legislation to protect law enforcement professionals throughout the state.
We have a proven track record when it comes to helping draft the laws that protect your rights and we are committed to protecting and strengthening those rights today and in the future!
·Instrumental in securing Passage of Public Act 312 (Binding Arbitration)
·Initial sponsor of Language for the Survivors Tuition Waiver Bill
·Championed Legislation that abolished the Fireman's Rule
·Championed Legislation that abolished the Residency Requirement
VEMA PROGRAM
This plan allows members to plan for retirement medical costs.
457 PLAN
Allows members the opportunity to participate in their own F.O.P. sponsored plan. The plan could be customized to offer up to 50 funds (out of 4,000 funds from over 350 fund families). Fidelity investments is the largest mutual fund company in the nation and will provide excellent investment options for out membership. PPS&V, a Michigan based investment firm, will handle the service and professional expertise for our plan. They have over twenty years of experience in providing retirement plan service to law enforcement groups in Michigan.
If you are interested in having the F.O.P. represent you, print the form below and mail to the State Lodge office at112 E Allegan St Suite #501, Lansing, MI 48933. (Print form by highlighting from "Show of Interest....." through "We Are Cops Speaking For Cops," then go to "file" in upper left corner, hit "print," then go to "selection," then hit "print.")
SHOW OF INTEREST FOR ELECTION OF EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATION
(NOT FOR STATE EMPLOYEES, GO TO MCO PAGE)
I hereby authorize the Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council (FLOPLC) to be my bargaining representative in all matters affecting wages, hours and conditions of employment. This card is confidential and will not be made available to any supervisor or employer.*
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Name (Please Print) Date
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* Signing this card does not constitute a vote, nor does it bind you to membership. This is card is required by the State, and only authorizes and election to be conducted.
For more information regarding the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council please contact us at: (517) 367-8000.
WE ARE COPS SPEAKING FOR COPS