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It's time to vote yes!

Use this form to let us know when your vote is in the mail, and to upload your ballot return selfie!

After years of hard work, MSU Extension instructors and staff are ready to vote YES for our union, MSU Extension United!

This election is conducted by secret ballot by a neutral state government agency, the Michigan Employee Relations Commission (MERC). If you are eligible to vote, you should receive your ballot in the mail directly from MERC.

Vote MSU United Yes beginning January 31st, or as soon as your ballot arrives.

Voting Timeline

January 31: Election Begins

Ballots mailed from MERC to your address on file at MSU.

Voting Period

Due to potential delays in the post service, we strongly recommend you return your ballot the SAME DAY you receive it.

February 24: Vote Count!

DON’T FORGET TO TAKE YOUR BALLOT SELFIE!

How to Vote

Completing your ballot in five easy steps:

  1. Fill out your ballot. Be sure to mark your selection with an X using a pen. A “YES” vote is a vote to unionize with Union of Non-Tenure Track Faculty/AFT Local 1855

  2. Do not sign the ballot or make any other distinguishing marks on it.

  3. Place your completed ballot into the ballot envelope.

  4. Place the sealed ballot envelope in the return envelope, and make sure to place a postage stamp on it. Sign the external envelope, and clearly write your city of residence and your employer number where directed.

  5. Return the ballot via US mail. Don't forget to take a selfie with your return envelope and send it to us! Ballots must arrive at the MERC office by 5:00pm on February 21st.

Note: Before you drop it in the mail, take a photo of yourself with your sealed return envelope and send it to MSU Extension United! We’ll share photos through social media and email to encourage others to vote, too! You can submit your photos through this form, or over email to msueunited@gmail.com.

If you experience any issues voting, or have further questions, contact us immediately at msueunited@gmail.com.

Election FAQ

  • Immediately. To avoid any risk of issues with postal service delays, and to make sure we have time to address any issues, we encourage you to return your ballot the same day you receive it.

  • If your ballot has not arrived by February 5th, contact us immediately at msueunited@gmail.com so we can help you request a replacement ballot. 

  • Contact us immediately at msueunited@gmail.com so we can assess the problem and help you make sure your vote is counted. 

If you experience any issues voting, or have further questions, contact us immediately at msueunited@gmail.com.