MGEC is guided by an Executive Board. Each year about half of the positions on the board are up for election. Nominations will be received through October 28, 2023. To express interest in a position on the board, complete the application, send it along with an email to mgec@mgec.org with your name and position of interest. Only full members can serve on the board. If you’re not a member, there is still time to join, run, and or vote. You can join MGEC anytime by completing the membership card. To get the card, contact Donna Blackwell at donna@mgec.org. Learn more about MGEC. MGEC has ... Read More >>
MGEC Scholarship & Award Winners
MGEC is very proud to have awarded Julian Klemann, Joey Stam and Erik DeSmith the Family Member scholarships; we want to do our part to encourage students to pursue engineering as a rewarding profession. As a bonus both Erik DeSmith and his father Steven DeSmith were in attendance to accept the award. Aaron Hinz was awarded the Connie Minetor Memorial Scholarship and Corey Mathisen was given the Distinguished Citizenship Award. Chad Kolstad was given the Golden Slide Rule Award. Click here to learn more about the Scholarship & Awards. ... Read More >>
Open Enrollment (SEGIP)
Open Enrollment - All benefits except short term disability will be included in open enrollment this year. October 26 - Nov. 15. Information will be posted on the website (https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/) by Oct. 12, 2023. Preferred One was acquired by UnitedHealthcare and will no longer be a provider in SEGIP starting in 2024. State employees will be able to choose from Blue Cross Blue Shield and Health Partners. Employees currently signed up with PreferredOne will need to pick a new plan administrator. Be sure to review approved clinics when selecting your plan. The new plans begin January 1, ... Read More >>
2023 Golf Event Results
Thank you to all of the golfers that participated in our annual golf tournament. We were fortunate to have beautiful weather which contributed to the fun day everyone had. Events like this are a great opportunity to network, meet people, and rejuvenate. Thank you to Hiway Credit Union and WSB for sponsoring the event. Here are how the teams fared for the day. ... Read More >>
Bargaining Update
Much of our last update remains the current status. Bargaining moved to mediation September 27, 2023. A main focus was identification of comparable positions with other public employers. This had been resolved years ago in prior joint compensation studies between MGEC and the State of Minnesota. But the employer now contends those comparisons should change and they’ve chosen lower-level positions, which skews any wage comparison, making state compensation appear more competitive. Thus far, the state has not offered new funds, without tying them to deal killing proposals. We will meet again ... Read More >>
Bargaining Update
Bargaining resumed August 25, 2023. MGEC encouraged negotiations that focus on accepting proposals terms and conditions. The State proposed dropping many proposals. Consequently, few proposals have been agreed to thus far. For instance, MGEC is waiting for the state to put the wages increase on the table. A summary follows. Tentative Agreements Use of Paid Parental Leave for stillbirth or death of child Employee working out of class is eligible to receive pay based on the work out of class assignment Increase meals to Breakfast $9 to $11 ($12 high-cost) Lunch $11 to $13 ... Read More >>