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 randyamason@sbcglobal.net. 

Our programs include:

·    Full service union representation

·    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

·    VEMA Program

·    457 Plan

·    Michigan Correction Officers (MCO) Information

LEGAL DEFENSE PROTECTION

In addition to regular union services your membership includes a legal defense program through the Professional Law Enforcement Association (PLEA).

·    24 Hour Protection

·    Duty related civil and criminal protection

·    No Deductibles

·    Choice of attorneys

·    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 at 124 W. Allegan St., Suite 636, 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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Signature (do not print)

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Street Address                                           City                            Zip Code                         Phone #

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Employer

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Job Title                                                                        Department and/or Division

* 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