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 >>
Activity/Organization updates
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 >>
Save the Date: MGEC Annual Meeting/Dinner & Golf Tournament
MGEC has confirmed the afternoon of September 26th for the Annual Meeting/Dinner & Golf Tournament. (More details coming soon) ... Read More >>
May MGEC Lunch Events
Bemidji Lunch Event On May 22nd, Labor Rep Tony Kelly facilitated an MGEC Lunch at MnDOT’s facility in Bemidji. Members were able to enjoy lunch and receive a face-to-face update of what is happening with their union. More importantly, members were able to ask questions and get answers. Even though this isn’t a bargaining year, the subject of bargaining was on members’ minds. Understanding the bargaining process and tactics to advocate for priorities was the theme of the conversation. Direct experiences were shared by senior members who have been at bargaining table many times, ... Read More >>