As state employees, I know how much work you do to make Michigan a better place. It is important that, in addition to caring for Michiganders, you prioritize your own needs as well. That means taking care not only of your financial future, but also your own health and well-being.?
Last week, we recognized Michigan Construction Suicide Prevention Week and Suicide Prevention Week. This is an excellent opportunity to remind ourselves about resources we have available to take care of ourselves and others. If you or someone you know need help, the Employee Service Program (ESP) is available from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. You can call 800-521-1377 for confidential support.?
I am proud to be governor of a state that puts its people first. Make sure you give yourself the same care you always give others.?
 Governor Gretchen Whitmer??
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Unions are not only important for Michigan state employees and your families, but also for the people you serve. As an important reminder, if you have not authorized your dues within the past 12 months since October 1, 2021, your deductions will be ended on the first full pay period after October 1, 2022.?
To reauthorize your dues:??
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Visit the HR Gateway and log in to HR Self-Service??
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From the main screen, select Bookmarks > Employee Self-Service > Pay > Dues Payroll Deduction?
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Complete the authorization transaction?
A Mobile Authorization button on the HR Gateway, for smartphone and tablet users only, goes directly to the reauthorization transaction. If you have issues accessing HR Self-Service, please review the Browser Issues guide.?
You may contact the MI HR Service Center for assistance at 877-766-6447, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.?
If you have not yet had a chance to join your union, now is a great time to consider becoming a dues-paying members. Visit your union?s website for more instructions on how to quickly sign up.?
Don?t forget to reauthorize your dues so you can continue empowering hardworking Michiganders.?
As we inch slowly toward winter, it's a good idea to protect yourself from seasonal influenza. The 2022 State of Michigan Employee Flu Vaccine Clinic Program runs now through Thursday, November 10.?
For more information on Flu Vaccine Clinic locations and dates, visit the Michigan Civil Service?s Seasonal Flu Busters Program site. You can search lists for the Flu Vaccine Program either sorted alphabetically or sorted by date.
If you're unable to attend a worksite clinic, you can receive a flu vaccine from your health care provider, a participating pharmacy, or local health department. Alternatives to worksite clinics can be found at MDHHS Flu Vaccine Finder or Vaccines.gov - Search for flu vaccine locations.
Last week, we recognized Construction Suicide Prevention Week here in Michigan. Construction workers in Michigan are vital to our infrastructure, our economy, and our communities. These workers face unique challenges that lead to a higher-than-average number of suicides in the industry ? the highest suicide rate among all occupations in Michigan, at a rate of 75.4 per 100,000 people according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ?
That?s why it is so important to raise awareness about suicide risk factors and the resources that exist. By having an open dialogue on mental health and suicide in the construction industry, we can help save lives. Having conversations about mental health with coworkers can be difficult, but everyone can help prevent suicide by knowing the warning signs, reaching out to a colleague if they?re concerned about them, and staying with them and getting help if they are in crisis. This Construction Suicide Prevention Week, we encourage all employees in Michigan?s construction industry to promote suicide prevention dialogue, training, and resources.?
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