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 >>
State Employee Group Insurance Plan (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. January 1, 2024 health insurance premiums will increase by 3.0%. See Premium Rates chart. ... Read More >>
Sticking with it Paid Off
After years of grumbling and questions, the Minnesota Department of Heath decided to end their practice of requiring receipts for meals reimbursement. Thanks to Fernando Nacionales for listening to employees and speaking out when the issue was raised in a Meet & Confer between MDH management and MGEC! Thank you to MDH leadership for taking a new look at an old issue. The amount of meal reimbursement is still too low. But it’s being discussed in bargaining this year and increases are expected. ... Read More >>
Bargaining Update
MGEC met with the State August 17, 2023. At this stage of bargaining, the state likes to propose “drop/drop” packages to eliminate many of the proposals made by either side. MGEC asked that the process focus on proposals most important to reach a voluntary agreement that might be satisfactory to the parties. Given a clear history of the state providing the same Across The Board (ATB) increases to all unions, MGEC proposed the State make their economic offer so all proposals could be considered at the same time. The State responded with a take it all or nothing package that included increases ... Read More >>
Market Rate Compensation Support
The Minnesota Asphalt Pavement Association sent a letter to Governor Walz and MMB that states, “urging you to consider the need for higher salaries for engineers at the Department of Transportation.” The need for skilled engineers (Surveyors and specialist) in several agencies is critical to the success of many facets of our state economy, infrastructure and the work of other organizations. ... Read More >>
MGEC Executive Board Elections
Nominations have started to come in for MGEC Board positions taking office January 1, 2024. Terms are two years for positions other than Vice President. Open positions include VP, Treasurer, Director (4 positions). Experience on the Board provides participants with valuable insight to the governing process of MGEC as well as the management process within state agencies. Nominate yourself by completing the Application or sending an email to mgec@mgec.org. ... Read More >>