We’ve heard a number of folks who have expressed the difference that working under the MGEC contracts have made in their lives. People who have come from other states where they didn’t have the right to collective bargain, people who appreciate the stability and benefits of state employment, or folks who feel like their employer didn’t give them a fair shot tell us that coming to work for the State of Minnesota with MGEC representation has been a positive experience in their lives. Do you have a similar story to tell? We’d love to hear it! While we always strive to improve our contract, ... Read More >>
Activity/Organization updates
Workplace Investigations: What you should know!
A workplace investigation can happen at work at any point with very little warning. Even if you’re not the subject of an investigation, you might be called as a witness. Either way, it can be very unnerving to find yourself in a room with an investigator – even if you’ve done nothing inappropriate. What should you expect? First, know that you have the right to have a union representative with you. This is known as your Weingarten Right, and while the employer will sometimes inform you of your right to union representation, they do not have a legal obligation to inform you. Let MGEC ... Read More >>
Notice of Election: Why run? What Current Board Members Say
Do you have ideas and energy regarding how MGEC functions and want to be part of the team that “steers the ship”? Now is the time to consider running for our Executive Board! MGEC is powered by its membership – we need your contributions to maintain our power at the bargaining table. We asked current Board members why they ran; maybe their thoughts will resonate with you. (We asked only those who are not up for reelection this year to avoid any appearance of favoritism.) By far, the largest factor that motivates our board is “wanting to have an impact and input on decisions being ... Read More >>
Camp Ripley: MGEC Lunch Meeting
On Monday, July 8th, Tony Kelly travelled to Camp Ripley to meet with our Military Affairs group to discuss current MGEC issues over amazing pizza from The Main Gate. While this is an off year for bargaining, the subject of bargaining for a better contract is always on the minds of members, and this lunch discussion wasn’t the exception. Even if state of Minnesota bargaining units don’t sit at the negotiation table until next year, there is still work to do to prepare for bargaining and discussion included what it takes to get a public employer to make a move. Other similar bargaining units ... Read More >>
Reduction or Increase of Hours
Have you considered either reducing or increasing the number of hours you work? New contract language in Article 6; Section 6 allows for the employee, employer and the union (MGEC) to agree to change the number of hours an employee is appointed to work; Full time to Part time or Part time to Full time. Article 6; Section 6 – Reduction or Increase of Hours – Employee Initiated. Temporary Reduction or Increase of Hours. Full-time employees desiring to work less than full-time and part-time employees desiring to work full-time, on a temporary basis not to exceed twelve (12) months, may ... Read More >>
MGEC Dues Increase
The MGEC Board approved dues increase for members. Previous notice and explanation for the increase was provided 12 March 2024. The increase was two parts, like the wages increases of the current contract. The second increase of $0.74 will go into effect July 3, 2024. You should notice the change on the July 26, 2024, paycheck. In summary, most other union dues are 2-4 times greater and indexed to their wages. As good stewards of members funds, MGEC will continue to carefully make wholistic decisions for assets, savings, investments, income and expenses used to provide services to our ... Read More >>