Welcome to the Local 6000 website. Our  website will keep active and retired Local 6000 members up-to-date on the latest events surrounding state government, our union family and our benefits.

The “log-on” section of the website will contain information that is only available to Local 6000 members and retirees. We are hoping that our web page will allow the Local to communicate with the membership in a timelier manner.  So please check the website often and register now if you have not already done so.

August 19, 2008 -- The latest DHS guidelines for the alternative work schedules can be found on the members' only page under Departmental News. Remember that the Office of Human Resources, which will make the final determination, will review all requests.

August, 2008 Governor Granholm’s new Invest Michigan initiative will include two funds using public employee pension money to attract new business to the state. This plan was first proposed by the Governor in her State of the State address. These investments will be in the form of loans to entrepreneurs who can demonstrate the creation of new Michigan jobs. The funds will be overseen by three professional capital management companies, as well as an 18-member board of state business leaders.

The Bias Motivated Crime Bill will be introduced in the Michigan House and Senate in the next session. There will be a press conference at which the bill’s sponsors and members of law enforcement community will speak.

Open erollment for 2008 begin August 11, 2008 and runs through August 29, 2008. As usual there will be meetings throughout the State to inform members of the different plans which will allow you to choose a plan that you feel is better for you and your family. A list of the meeting sites are here on the web and can be printed out for your perusal. If you have any questions regarding benefits contact the Benefit Rep Cheryl Streberger at 1 800 243-1985. The meeting for Lansing tentatively scheduled for August 26th has been changed to the 27th at the location stated below.
Downtown Lansing
Courtyard Plaza,
Mason & G. Mennen Williams
Buildings
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.