The voice of Law Enforcement both local, state and national with 345,000 members strong.
The Fraternal Order of Police is the nation's largest police organization with a membership of 325,000. Founded in 1915, the F.O.P. represents professional, full-time officers from all agencies of law enforcement. The State Lodge of Michigan was formed in 1939 and is proud to be Michigan's largest and oldest law enforcement organization. We have a membership of 7,500 Active and 5,000 Associate members organized in 70 lodges located throughout the State. The F.O.P. is recognized as the VOICE of law enforcement in Michigan
FOP Labor Council
Our programs include:
· Negotiating and enforcing your collective bargaining agreement
· To assist you in mediations
· To assist in arbitration
· To represent you in discipline cases
· To pursue your grievances
· Experienced staff of labor attorneys
· Legal Defense Protection
· 457 Plan
LEGAL DEFENSE PROTECTION
In addition to regular union services your membership includes a legal defense program owned and operated by the National Fraternal Order of Police providing:
· 24-hour duty related civil and criminal protection
· Unlimited coverage with plan attorneys
· No committee approval required
LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
When you join the F.O.P. Labor Council you become a part of the strongest legislative voice representing law enforcement in Michigan. We work full time securing legislation to protect law enforcement professionals throughout the state.
We have a proven track record when it comes to helping draft the laws that protect your rights and we are committed to protecting and strengthening those rights today and in the future!
· Instrumental in securing Passage of Public Act 312 (Binding Arbitration)
· Initial sponsor of Language for the Survivors Tuition Waiver Bill
· Championed Legislation that abolished the Fireman's Rule
· Championed Legislation that abolished the Residency Requirement
VEMA PROGRAM
This plan allows members to plan for retirement medical costs.
457 PLAN
Allows members the opportunity to participate in their own F.O.P. sponsored plan. The plan could be customized to offer up to 50 funds (out of 4,000 funds from over 350 fund families). Fidelity investments is the largest mutual fund company in the nation and will provide excellent investment options for out membership. PPS&V, a Michigan based investment firm, will handle the service and professional expertise for our plan. They have over twenty years of experience in providing retirement plan service to law enforcement groups in Michigan.
