By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor
When several Harrison Township Employees threatened to leave their former union, Local Stewards knew they had to act fast.
“The whole reason behind our change was half of our members had said they were ready to leave the union because they were dissatisfied with AFSCME,” said Harrison Township Chapter Chair Paula Phillis.
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor
Holland Public Safety Officer Stephen Manning, Van Buren County Sheriff’s Sgt. Paul Graham and Coloma Township Police Chief Wesley Smigielski were lauded for their lifesaving acts of bravery. All three received POLC Outstanding Service Awards (OSA) during the POLC/GELC Annual Conference in Traverse City on Sept. 13, 2024.
