MiMfg Magazine April 2017 | Page 7

April 2017 MiMfg Magazine Stay in the Loop on Unemployment System Reforms Employers pay billions of dollars into Michigan’s unemployment insurance system each year but the system remains plagued with inefficiency, errors and scandal. Fraud, identity theft and other issues affect everyone and these problems can cost you dearly — in terms of time and money. MMA has heard numerous complaints from member companies and is working on your behalf to improve Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) processes, including legislative reform to address manufacturers’ most frustrating concerns. During 2017, we have been working with the UIA and other unemployment insurance stakeholders as part of the House Oversight Committee UIA Workgroup on the critical issues facing your company. Virtually all employers — both public and private — can be impacted by instances of identity theft, fraud, poor communication and other systemic failures of Michigan’s UI system. MMA invites all member companies to participate in MMA’s Special Task Force on Michigan Unemployment. Don’t worry — you’re not too late! Formed in February, MMA’s Special Task Force on Michigan Unemployment has brought together manufacturing executives and staff to identify the full scope of your unemployment concerns and develop recommendations for legislative solutions to address these potentially costly problems. The group has meet in person and via conference call and receives regular electronic updates from MMA Government Affairs staff. Employers pay 100 percent of Michigan’s unemployment system; they should be able to expect an efficient and reliable unemployment insurance system. MMA is working to make sure your unemployment tax dollars are being spent effectively. Contact MMA’s Delaney McKinley, director of human resource policy and membership development, at 517-487- 8530 or [email protected], to be added to the Task Force mailing list for all future meetings, conference calls and issue updates. 6 Keep Manufacturing on Target Contributing to the MMA-PAC is an investment in Michigan’s future and one of the most affordable and effective ways to support pro-manufacturing legislators and candidates. nate o D o t e n i l Go O w n w.mimfg.org w Support MMA-PAC Contact Brianna Mills: 517-487-8523 or [email protected] MMA-PAC can accept personal contributions or contributions from sole-proprietorships, partnerships or limited liability companies (LLCs). State Law prohibits acceptance of corporate checks. 7