Must Do's This Week

Timesheets Due Thursday

All Employees: Complete your timesheet by 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 15. Time should be recorded for the May 3-16 pay period.

Supervisors: Please approve timesheets for your employees by 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 15.

If you have timesheet questions, email payroll.

Enroll for Benefits by May 30

We are almost halfway through open enrollment! Be sure to enroll in or waive benefits through the Employee Navigator platform by May 30. This is your one opportunity to confirm your coverage and take advantage of new offerings. Read more about Open Enrollment in this news article on County Connect. Have questions or need support? Email our benefits consultant team with McGriff. We have added two additional dates for employees to meet with Sun Life to discuss voluntary insurance options. Register in advance to secure a spot. Resources on County Connect Our dedicated Benefit Changes webpage includes several resources, including our benefits guide, frequently asked questions, links to schedule one-on-one consultations if desired, and more.

Join Union County’s Emergency Shelter Team

Last week was Hurricane Preparedness Week - a reminder that storms don’t wait, nor should we. The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina shows how quickly lives can be turned upside down. In Union County, we’re working hard to ensure our shelters are ready when our community needs them most, but we need more hands and hearts to make it happen.

Volunteering for shelter duty means offering safety, comfort and hope when neighbors need it most. Sign up today to join our shelter team and help Union County stay prepared, protected and resilient.

If you previously signed up, there’s no need to register again.

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Celebrating Our Colleagues

Employee Service Awards | Second Quarter 2025

Congratulations to everyone who marked their 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years with Union County in the second quarter of 2025! Click here or on the image to the right to view it larger. Click here to view the Service Awards page on County Connect, which includes the list of individuals honored.

Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to Union County! This short video from the Service Award ceremony is worth the watch! It features interviews with Corey Brooks (Procurement), Kevin Nussbaum (Parks and Recreation) and Karen Crowder (Social Services).  These videos are a special way for all employees to be a part of these quarterly ceremonies.

National Police Week

This week is National Police Week, a time to honor and recognize the dedication of law enforcement professionals across the country—and right here at home. Join us in showing appreciation for our colleagues in the Sheriff’s Office, whose selfless commitment to protecting and serving makes our county a safer place to live and work. If you see a law enforcement officer this week, take a moment to say thank you! Back to top

Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony Thursday

All Union County employees are invited to the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Thursday, May 15, at 12:45 p.m. in the courtyard between the Union County Judicial Center and Government Center. The Sheriff's Office and several local law enforcement agencies will honor law enforcement officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Please note: Employees working in or near downtown Monroe may hear gunshots at approximately 11 a.m. as the Honor Guard fires a 21-gun salute during a ceremony practice and again at approximately 1:15 p.m. to conclude the ceremony. The shots are blanks, so no actual projectiles will be fired.

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Reminders From Finance

FY 2024-25 Purchase Order Deadline Reminder

Purchase orders are due by Friday, May 16, unless the department obtains written approval from the Budget and Finance Director. This does not apply to multi-year funds, i.e., capital projects. Please observe this deadline to help ensure a clean cut-off and avoid problems and delays in payments to vendors. View additional cut-off dates for fiscal year 2025. Email the Finance department with any concerns or questions.

Give Feedback With the Union County Finance Survey

Here’s a friendly reminder to take the Union County Finance Survey to share your thoughts on the department’s performance. Your feedback is valuable! You can complete the survey until Friday, May 16. Click here to take the survey.

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Monthly Safety Tip from Security Risk Management

May is Electrical Safety Month, and we are celebrating alongside the National Safety Council and thousands of organizations across the country. During the month, we are focusing on ways we can be safe at work and home.   Did you know that 69% of all electrical fatalities involve non-electrical occupations? Just because your job does not consist of “electrical work” does not necessarily mean you are not exposed to electrical hazards.

Here are a few electrical safety tips to keep you safe at work and at home

• All electrical work should be completed by qualified workers with proper training.
• Regularly inspect electrical cords and extension cords for damage.
• Be careful not to overload outlets or power strips.
• Keep electrical devices and outlets away from water to prevent shock.
• Never remove the third prong of a three-pronged plug.
• Before plugging in any electrical device, make sure the switch is off.
• When unplugging, hold the plug and not the cord itself, to avoid damage.
• Watch for overhead power lines when using a ladder, working on roofs, trimming trees, or carrying long tools or loads. Keep away from power lines.
• Never plug a space heater or fan into an extension cord or power strip.

View more help information from The National Safety Council’s partner, Electrical Safety Foundation International.

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