Michigan State Employees Association

A new national report projects that the United States will need to fill approximately 1.7 million skilled trades openings each year through 2035, while current training programs are producing only about 55 workers for every 100 needed.

For MSEA, these are more than numbers. Skilled tradespeople are an important part of our membership and the work that keeps Michigan running.

All over the state, mechanics, electricians, plumbers, welders, carpenters, transportation maintenance workers, plant operators and other skilled professionals bring experience, training and expertise to jobs that our state depends on.

As demand for these professionals continues to grow, so should the recognition and respect for those doing the work.

Take a look at the report and explore the data:
https://skilledtradesreport.com/the-state-of-americas-skilled-trades.pdf

MSEA is proud to recognize Motor Carrier Officer Edward Ricklefs, who was among 15 Michigan State Police members honored with the prestigious Hundred Club of Detroit Valor Award.

Officer Ricklefs was recognized for his role in the apprehension of a dangerous, armed individual in Wexford County.

We are proud to have Officer Ricklefs as an MSEA member and grateful for the professionalism, courage, and commitment he demonstrates in service to the people of Michigan.

Congratulations, Officer Ricklefs, on this well deserved recognition! 👏

Today, we take time to remember Motor Carrier Officer Daniel M. Kerstetter, an MSEA member who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the people of Michigan.

We remember his dedication, honor his service, and keep his family, friends, and fellow Motor Carrier Officers in our thoughts.

His service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Today, we honor the 25th anniversary of the nearly 3,000 lives taken on September 11, 2001.

Whether you witnessed the attacks or have heard stories from those who did, we remember not only the tragedy of that day, but the extraordinary examples of service, duty, and sacrifice that followed.

When others were running from danger, first responders, public safety professionals, and public servants answered the call. They did their jobs under unimaginable circumstances, often without knowing what the next moment would bring. Along with the victims of the attack, many who responded payed the ultimate sacrifice and many more have since succumbed to the toxins and particles they inhaled over a period of weeks and months.

For those who have chosen a career in public service, that sense of duty still carries meaning. Service is a commitment to show up when you are needed, to look out for others, and to do your part for the communities and people who depend on you. The brave men and women who responded that day exemplified this, and for that we are forever grateful.

Join MSEA in remembering their service and honoring their sacrifice.

Happy Labor Day from the MSEA Family to yours!

Conservation Officers are an essential part of our communities. Thank You for your unwavering dedication and service. Great job by all the Officers involved and the men and women who trained them.

After these bills were vetoed following the Michigan Senate Democrats' successful lawsuit, I'm proud to reintroduce legislation to expand retirement options for Michigan's corrections, conservation, and other law enforcement officers.

These dedicated public servants deserve pension benefits that reflect the challenging and dangerous work they do every day - and stronger pension options will help recruit and retain the workforce Michiganders depend on.

Read more: bit.ly/CherryPensionBills

Shout out to our Motor Carrier Officers, keep up the good work!

Roughly 200 pounds of ma*****na and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash were discovered during a traffic stop of a semitrailer in Monroe County.

BREAKING: Michigan’s labor movement, including the Michigan AFL-CIO, UAW International Union and the Michigan Education Association , issued the following joint statement on Governor Whitmer’s veto of the stalled bills:

On May 26, a crash killed MDOT workers Bruce Wagner and Steve Spenle in a work zone on US-127.

Now the Michigan State Employees Association, or MSEA, is calling out what it says is a lack of urgency on safety issues.

See how the union is calling for more safety improvements for workers: