MGEC is pleased to announce the details of this year’s Annual Meeting/Dinner as well as the Golf Tournament. This year’s event will be September 26th with the 9-Hole Shotgun start Golf Event starting at 2pm and dinner at 6pm. Please note that while these events are held back-to-back at the same location, they are two different events with two different required registrations. Registration links to both the golf event and the annual dinner were previously sent under a separate email. If you need assistance finding the Dinner registration link, reach out to Donna@mgec.org. Golf Registration ... Read More >>
Activity/Organization updates
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 >>
FINAL REMINDER: Scholarship & Awards Application
This is your final reminder to submit your MGEC scholarship applications for the Family Member Scholarships and the Connie Minetor Memorial Scholarship. Applications must be received by MGEC no later than 5:00 pm on June 30, 2024. Winners will be decided by the MGEC Membership Committee in July with announcement in August. MGEC, at their discretion, may award up to $4,000 each calendar year for scholarships, distributed amongst any number of qualified applicants for the Family Member and Connie Minetor Memorial Scholarships. For the MGEC Family Member Scholarship, MGEC will now accept ... Read More >>