Michigan Tech Unit

We are Technical Workers for the great state of Michigan. From inspecting roads to making sure our water, land & air are clean, our Union protects workers!

[Michigan Department of Natural Resources @MichiganDNR]

As fire crews continue to work the Blue Lakes Fire, please keep safety in mind as fire conditions continue to be high or very high throughout the state.

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[Michigan Tech Unit @MITechUnit]

We are looking forward to a great new year with a good plan to involve more Technical Unit Members.

[Michigan Department of Natural Resources @MichiganDNR]

Two Roscommon County dams are slated for removal this winter and next spring. These projects will help restore natural waterways. #MiDNR

Dam removal projects: https://t.co/2HLhweTvua

[Michigan Tech Unit @MITechUnit]

The Technical Unit entered a tentative agreement with OSE for the collective bargaining agreement today. The ratification voting process and the informational zoom meeting links and schedule will be sent to members via email next week.

[Michigan Tech Unit @MITechUnit]

Water Rules!

[Michigan Department of Natural Resources @MichiganDNR]

Tell us you love your job without telling us you love your job. 🥰

[MLive.com News @michigannews]

Vintage hunting photos show time-honored Michigan tradition ahead of opening day https://t.co/oalYPw08Zp

[Michigan Tech Unit @MITechUnit]

The Technical Unit will work with the Michigan Department of Corrections Wellness Board and EPIC Team leadership to resolve workplace safety concerns identified during negotiations. Contract ratification information will be emailed to Technical Unit members next week.

[Michigan DOT @MichiganDOT]

On this week’s Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, timely conversations about the long-awaited infrastructure bill and what it would mean for Michigan. https://t.co/nQBvl4bbJL

[Michigan Tech Unit @MITechUnit]

Technical Union negotiations update coming soon to member emails and a link here.

[Michigan Tech Unit @MITechUnit]

"Water Rules", a double entendre. Water Rules are needed to keep our fresh water clean & abundant. Michigan is a freshwater State (just look at a map), so we also like to exclaim, "Water Rules"! Our natural resources are important to everyone here, regardless of political party.

[MDOT Upper Peninsula @MDOT_UP]

U.P. roadside parks set to close for season https://t.co/w0XebNuOHD

[Michigan Tech Unit @MITechUnit]

One of the Tech Unit members doing great stuff!

[Brad Utrup @BradU42]

Took advantage of warm October temps to test out our new #scuba gear on #LakeStClair. Look for cool underwater content coming in the future. 😎

[MDOT Upper Peninsula @MDOT_UP]

It's important to be cognizant and to follow ALL signs in a work zone, including Yield signs. Remember, trucks are much bigger, have more blind spots, and take longer to stop – so always give trucks extra room in a work zone. #ShareTheRoad #DriveSafely #WorkZoneSafety #TZD

[Michigan Tech Unit @MITechUnit]

Technical Unit impasse brief was submitted Monday. Reply briefs are due next Monday. We remain available to the Employer to work out ensuring the safety of our Dental Hygienists working in solo assignments with violent inmates. This issue is the only one remaining.

[Michigan EGLE @MichiganEGLE]

Harmful forest pests and disease can live on firewood!
Protect our forests by harvesting/buying firewood locally or buying @USDA certified wood. 🌳🧡💛

Learn more: https://t.co/dZBdl69WwS
#NotMiSpecies #FirewoodMonth

[Michigan Tech Unit @MITechUnit]

Tomorrow the Technical Unit continues the fight to protect our dental hygienist members. They should not be working alone with violent inmates. Our negotiations impasse brief is due tomorrow at 4pm.

[Michigan Tech Unit @MITechUnit]

The Tech Unit bargaining team participated in a 6 hour negotiations mediation session yesterday with the CSHO. A major hangup is prison dental/medical staff required to work alone with violent inmates. The union proposed this for 5 years. We had a sexual assault in March. No more

[Michigan Tech Unit @MITechUnit]

@smerconish People work, and the pandemic taught people how important they really are. It is both pay and the psychology of what is important in life. It turns out money is important, but is not the only important factor.

[Michigan Tech Unit @MITechUnit]

The Technical Unit requested mediation for ongoing negotiations with the State. Mediation occurs Friday, Oct 8th at 9am. Key issues include health & safety, protection for prison workers, critical worker wages and certification.

[Michigan Tech Unit @MITechUnit]

Today the Technical Union requested mediation help from the Civil Service Hearing Office for negotiations with the State Employer. Primary issues remaining involve safety, recruitment, retention, certification & the need for an apprenticeship program for road quality inspectors.