Each year the MGEC Executive Board has positions open for the following year allowing half the board to turn over each year. Past board members usually comment that being on the board was educational, a good experience, and gave them broader exposure to their work world. The 2024 election for positions starting January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025 is open. Be part of the bargaining process for the next contract. The election takes place the end of October or early November. Full members are encouraged to express interest to contact MGEC or call 651-774-0996 to ask questions. Nonmembers can sign ... Read More >>
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Department of Labor & Industry Lunch with MGEC
MGEC Representative and Board Member Sam Padelford facilitated Lunch with MGEC at the Department of Labor and Industry on Wednesday, June 14th. Pizza came by way of Little Oven, and the lunch was an excellent opportunity to talk face-to-face about what’s going on in MGEC. Topics that came up included the future of telecommuting, how agencies vary in their use of job titles under the MGEC contract, and status updates on health insurance and our upcoming contract bargaining. Having questions asked and answered in person – with quick opportunity for follow-up questions – is a strength of ... Read More >>
MGEC Representatives
Did you know MGEC has a number of folks who have stepped into leadership positions as MGEC Worksite Representatives? If you have any questions that are specific to your works location, reaching out to your Representative is a good place to start. MGEC Representatives field questions, as above. They also work with MGEC staff to coordinate inquiries, set up MGEC lunch events, and act as the face of the organization in that work area. New employees also are likely to interact with MGEC Representatives first, and we want our Representatives to introduce themselves to new employees. MGEC ... Read More >>
Scholarship & Awards Applications Are Open
MGEC has opened the opportunity to apply for one of three scholarships (2 Family Member Scholarships and 1 Connie Minetor Memorial Scholarship). Applications are currently being accepted and must be received by MGEC no later than by 5:00pm on June 30, 2023. For the MGEC family member scholarship, MGEC will now accept applications from students pursuing post undergraduate degrees and students in their junior or senior year of an undergraduate degree in engineering or land surveying. The Connie Minetor Memorial Scholarship is for an MGEC member who is pursuing additional education. Read more ... Read More >>
Change to MGEC Treasurer
Congratulations to Laura Lyons on her new position with the State of Minnesota in the Department of Commerce. Because that is not a position represented by MGEC, Laura has resigned as MGEC Treasurer. The MGEC Executive Board appointed Heather Gardner (DOT) to fill the remainder of the Treasurer’s term, through 12/31/2023. Heather previously served MGEC as a Director from 20120-2021. Welcome Back Heather! ... Read More >>
Contact Your Legislators
The 2021-2023 MGEC Contract is in effect. However, the legislature needs to approve of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for it to remain in effect once the current legislature adjourns. That deadline is currently scheduled for May 22. HF800 has been drafted to ratify the state employee contracts. It passed the House State Government Policy and Finance committee earlier this month. It still needs to make it through several steps of the legislative process. MGEC will work with the authors, MMB and others in the coming weeks. If you have any questions or concerns, let us know. ... Read More >>