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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Let’s make this June a month of celebration. Join us in solidarity for a Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Lafayette Central Park, […]
Let’s make this June a month of solidarity and celebration. SEIU Local 1 represented Janitors in Detroit are headed to the bargaining table and members and leaders are coming together […]
The following is a schedule of community events held by Michigan Representatives and Senators. This will be updated as more events are announced. Legislator Community Events Updated 5/7/25 5/9/2025 – […]
This is the listing of previous editions of “Tech Notes”, an information section of the SEIU Local 517M newsletter dedicated to the issues being faced by our State of Michigan […]
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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