At SEIU Local 517M, we are the people of Michigan serving the people of Michigan. We are proud to be connected to our members as we join forces to serve, grow, and lead within our communities. Our voice takes many shapes, as scientists and engineers, road commission crews, paraprofessionals, unemployment insurance examiners, technicians, librarians, city workers, and more. We are public employees.
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Nominations for officers and board members in all School and Local Government Regions and all 3 State Employee Units ends October 31st. There will also be a vote on changes […]
Union membership is more than belonging. It’s engaging in order to shape a shared future in which we all have an active stake. “As part of an engaged membership, we […]
SEIU Local 517M and SEIU Local 1 will have a Halloween Roller Skating event for Members and families on Wednesday, October 30th from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the […]
Click on the link to access the Nomination Form for the City of Saginaw Unit Election. You can fill it out on-line or print it off to complete and send […]
Every year, public employees shoulder the burden of rate increases, but 2025, by far will be the largest increase yet. Labor unions were stripped of their right to collectively bargain […]
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Access to Representation by a Professional Labor Representative
Access to the SEIU - Free College Benefit and Student Debt Forgiveness Navigator
Access to Exclusive (Member Only) Programs and Discounts
Representation
Political Representation
Legislative Monitoring / Analysis
Public Advocacy on Work Related Issues
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Be Informed About the Internal Governance and Affairs of the Union
Access to SEIU LOCAL 517M Publications
Eligibility for the SEIU LOCAL 517M Scholarship Fund
A Voice In Your Future
Run or Vote in Union Elections
Participate in Union Bargaining Efforts
Give Input / Approve Union Contracts