Member Updates - Archive
| Date | Topic |
| March 5, 2012 | Annual meeting; extension of awards deadline; State Contract Proposal to Insurance Coalition means BIG cost shifts to employees; PE licensure renewal; MFESTS events; house transportation bill |
| February 20, 2012 | Insurance bargaining continues; awards/scholarships reminder; Engineer's Week; MGEC member involvement opportunities |
| January 26, 2012 | Awards and scholarships; committee participation; shutdown grievances; worksite meetings; Day at the Capitol; MN political caucuses; jobs plan for MN; survey on presidential voting and other issues; transportation news |
| January 12, 2012 | Insurance bargaining; keep state employee pensions; call for MGEC awards; dues increase; PE review course; new pre-tax benefit cards; upcoming events |
| December 15, 2011 | MGEC election; contract bargaining; open enrollment confirmation; Benny card; MnDOT news; MGEC photos |
| November 10, 2011 | MGEC election ballots |
| October 27, 2011 | MN infrastructure; worksite committees; contract negotiations; health related issues; |
| October 12, 2011 | MFESTS awards |
| October 10, 2011 | Dealing with depression; insurance open enrollment; contract negotiations; shutdown grievances; state budget deficit likely to continue, Works Museum open house |
| September 12, 2011 | Capwiz; Minnesota Benefit Association; Transportation Alliance; contract negotiations; shutdown grievances; financial education courses; legislation passed in July |
| August 10, 2011 | MGEC post shutdown activities; golf tournament; office space; financial education courses; annual Safety and Loss Control conference |
| August 3, 2011 | MGEC golf tournament and banquet |
| July 21, 2011 | Recall and UI; Timesheets; Grievances; Other return to work questions |
| July 20, 2011 | Recall to work; New legislation for laid off or employees on unpaid leave |
| July 19, 2011 | Ending the shutdown; Engineers leadership institute |
| July 15, 2011 | Dayton proposes end to shutdown |
| July 8, 2011 | Unemployment information |
| June 26, 2011 | Mileage rate increase; Invest in MN event |
| June 24, 2011 | Shutdown MOA approved; CapWiz signup for receiving communications during shutdown |
| June 20, 2011 | 2011 annual meeting |
| June 16, 2011 | Votes: shutdown layoff rights and membership eligibility for MGEC during a layoff |
| State Employee Facts | Support Your State Employees - Know the Facts |
| June 15, 2011 | Negotiating a tentative shutdown agreement |
| June 11, 2011 | CapWiz instructions for signing up |
| June 4, 2011 | Shutdown |
| May 27, 2011 | Constitution amendments |
| May 24, 2011 | Governor Dayton's Veto of State Government Bill |
| May 18, 2011 | Capitol Rally; Legislation affecting MGEC members; Governor offers compromise on budget; MGEC calls for balanced compromise |
| May 10, 2011 | National transportation bill expected; Employee rights related to deferred comp and comp time conversion; Fibromyalgia Day; MGEC golf tournament September 7 |
| April 20, 2011 | Vacation cap 275 hrs; Preparing for shutdown; awards and scholarships; retirement plan design study draft |
| March 18, 2011 | SF812; Minnesota GO; bonding bills; highway trust fund; proposal to eliminate transportation department; public employee compensation |
| February 28, 2011 | Worksite meetings |
| February 22, 2011 | MGEC Day at the Capitol; Minnesota rally; transportation bill; money troubles hit roads; wake up call for lack of transportation funding; house vote could lead to federal government shutdown; US Chamber and AFL-CIO support transportation authorization act |
| February 15, 2011 | Workplace safety awards; retiree insurance; Dayton calls for investment in state; a monster year for potholes; unspent bonding money totals 1.2 billion; house passes environmental streamlining measure; 10 best cities for public transportation |
| February 1, 2011 | New mileage rate $.51; MGEC Day at the Capitol; MGEC bargaining suggestions; membership survey results; legislator lodging rates cut; bond refinancing saves MnDOT millions; recycled tires saving money in Indiana |
| January 24, 2011 | Call for Negotiations Committee |
| 2010 Infrastructure Investment, Enrst & Young | |
| November 22, 2010 | MGEC election results; farewell to MGEC secretary; Open
Enrollment; budget deficit; Public v. Private Wages;
Teleworking at MnDOT; News articles: High-Speed Rail Funding; Crosstown Engineers; Increase in Federal Gas Tax |
| Media News 2010 | Budget deficit; Transportation Stimulus Spending Report; Reauthorization |
| November 15, 2010 | Open Enrollment; Board Vote reminder; Reduce Deficit share ideas; Money Saving Tips for Members; Recommended Increase in Federal Gas Tax |
| October 22, 2010 | Suggest CE Topics; Financial Workshops; Contract Bargaining gather issues; Open Enrollment; Board Elections; Awards/Scholarships; MnDOT Telework Pilot; Transportation Alliance annual meeting |
| News articles 2010 | Study finds public workers earn less than private sector workers, even factoring in benefits; gubernatorial candidates; governor's race-pension benefit; Pawlenty says salary, benefit cuts needed to solve budget problems; Local transportation advocates weigh in on stimulus spending report; New highway program needs to be comprehensive, forward thinking, LaHood says |
| September 22, 2010 | MGEC Elections; Membership Survey; Jobs Active Requisition List; Civil Involvement; Links to ASCE; Open Enrollment Meeting Schedule; 2010 State Safety & Loss Control Conference; Minnesota Transportation Alliance Annual Meeting; Financial Workshop Opportunities |
| September 20, 2010 | Study finds public workers earn less than private sector workers, even factoring in benefits |
| September 1, 2010 | Allegations that state employees are paid more than private sector employees are false; 2010 MGEC Golf Outing and Social; Federal Transportation Bill Needed; MGEC Executive Board Election; Are you stressed by the demands of caring for a family member or friend?; MGEC Membership Survey; Gubernatorial Candidates Debate How to Address Infrastructure Needs; Information about 2010 Regional Meetings/Candidate Forums; YOU are invited to the Lean + Green Campaign Coordinator Training! |
| September 2010 | 2010 Gubernatorial Candidate Positions |
| August 18, 2010 | Keys issues of importance to state employees; 2010 MGEC Golf Outing and Social; PE Exam Review Class; Financial Workshop Opportunities free for MGEC Members; MGEC Contract Fact; MGEC and the Minnesota Transportation Alliance; MSES Fall Outing |
| August 2010 | 2010 Gubernatorial Candidate Survey |
| July 27, 2010 | Primary Elections; P.E. Exam Review Class; Medical Coverage for Adult Children; 2010 MGEC Golf Outing and Social; July SEGIP Newsletter |
| July 12, 2010 | Civic Involvement and Your Job; “NEW” Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Clinic Cost Changes; Executive Board Elections; 2010 MGEC Golf Outing and Social; PE Exam Review Class; Risk Management Division new website; Worksite wellness opportunities lead to improved employee health and productivity; 2010 Midwest Worksite Health Promotion Conference |
| June 2010 | TTAA 2009 Mn/DOT Report - MGEC Response |
| June 10, 2010 | ERI Guidelines; Good Health; DNR Seniority Roster posted; Completing Your Timesheet; PRO Positions |
| June 4, 2010 | PE License Renewal Reminder |
| May 14, 2010 | ERI; Bridge Inspection; Trainees Need Home Base; Civil Engineer Corps; MGEC Brown Bag Meetings; MGEC Lobbies in DC; CTS Director Candidate Forums; MGEC Annual Golf; MSES Spring Golf |
| May 4, 2010 | Deferred Comp Match and Comp Time Conversion Reminder |
| April 8, 2010 | MGEC Worksite Meetings; MnDOT Telework; Comp Time; Census 2010; LTCi Open Enrollment; Reminder-Appropriate Use of Technhology; Healthy Eating/Nutrition |
| March 16, 2010 | Cut the Waste; Transportation Legislation Moves to Senate |
| February 18, 2010 | Day at the Capitol; Financial Ed Programs; Governor's Safety Award; Benny Card; Pre-tax accounts |
| ASCE Infrastructure Report Card | |
| December 25, 2009 | Board elections; One-time scholarship; Pre-tax accounts; PE review class |
| September 16, 2009 | Annual Meeting Highlights; PE Exam Review Course |
| October 22, 2009 |
Pandemic Planning; MnDOT Report for TTAA; Pre-tax Plans; Lifecycle Funds; |
| August 5, 2009 | Annual Meeting; Award & Scholarship Apps; Executive Board Election |
| July 21, 2009 | Tentative Agreement; Seeking Class Instructors |
| July 15, 2009 | Negotiations Update; State Employee Express Discontinued |
| June 11, 2009 | Negotiations Update; Board Appointment; Fraud Hotline; MnSCU; Deferred Comp Match; Unallotment |
| May 15, 2009 | Negotiations Update; Member Action Needed |
| May 13, 2009 | Negotiations; Legislative Activity; Annual NASHTU Conference; H1N1; Dependent Insurance Notice; Wellness Opportunities; |
| April 9, 2009 | Position Classified Correctly?; The SEGIP Report; State Insurance Proposals; Contract Bargaining |
| March 20, 2009 |
Medical Product Discounts; MGEC Contract Survey; Minnesota Budget Discussion Websites; Medical Expense Benny Card Update; Membership in Professional Organizations; Providing Career Guidance to high school students; Save money on medical costs |
| February 13, 2009 | Insurance Negotiation Update; Legislative Town Hall Meetings; Alarming Legislation, Minnesota Budget Discussion Websites, Employee Responsibility for Knowledge of Statewide Policies; Communicating with your legislator |
| Science Debate 2008 | Science and America’s Future |
| January 15, 2009 | MGEC Executive Board; Insurance Negotiations, Pre-tax Benefits Medical Card; Safety Boots |
| January 5, 2009 | IRS mileage rate; PE exam review class; performance reviews; seniority roster |
| January 2008 | U.S. GAO report - Federal-Aid Highways |