Last month, MGEC was made aware of “notice of overpayment” letters going to some of our members threatening legal action if they didn’t “repay” hours of approved work. As we have advised in prior communications, we recommend that employees do not consent to repayment. Issues such as overtime, or any other interpretation of the labor agreement, fall firmly under the jurisdiction of the contract between the state and MGEC. Shortly after our members received those letters, we responded with our own letter that a) questions the logic that concludes that there was any “overpayment”; b) asserts ... Read More >>
Activity/Organization updates
Lunch with MGEC: Baxter Edition
On Wednesday, October 1st, MGEC resumed its Pizza Lunch series with a visit at the Baxter MnDOT facility. MGEC members from all state agencies – not just MnDOT – were extended invitations, and approximately 20 people were able to chat about MGEC issues over some pretty decent pizza. Topics of these events can vary, but with this particular event occurring between the third and fourth bargaining sessions, bargaining was at the top of most people’s minds. MGEC Interim Executive Director Tony Kelly discussed the two paths by which MGEC makes progress at the bargaining table: by voluntary ... Read More >>
Bargaining Update
Bargaining for the 2025-27 labor agreement between the state and MGEC kicked off Tuesday, September 9th with the exchange of proposals from both parties. The state came to the table with a list of 41 proposals and MGEC presented 34 proposals. Our proposals are each designed to expand MGEC members’ compensations and benefits; the state’s generally attempt to restrict or lessen them. Subsequent rounds of bargaining, held Thursday the 19th of September and October 6th, were more about either eliminating proposals or finding agreement on obvious topics like revising the dates of the ... Read More >>
Election Reminder
Ballots for the election of this year’s MGEC Director and Officer election have been sent to Full MGEC members. If you have not received a ballot, please reach out to mgec@mgec.org to ensure that we have your correct email. If you’re not yet a member of MGEC, become one today! Only Full members have the right to vote and run for MGEC office – don’t leave your future in someone else’s hands! ... Read More >>
2025 MGEC Annual Meeting and Golf Event
THANK YOU to the MGEC members who came out to this year’s Annual Meeting and Golf event! We had a great afternoon of golf as well as a productive annual meeting and dinner. Results of the golf tournament can be found here. The annual meeting recounted highlights of the prior year in labor relations issues affecting members, a presentation from MGEC President Corey Mathisen and Interim Executive Director Tony Kelly about MGEC changes in 2025, a budget breakdown, and a Q&A from those in attendance. 2025’s MGEC Scholarship winners were announced at the dinner. Congratulations to this ... Read More >>
MGEC Board Election Ballot
The MGEC Board Election Ballot has been sent to Full Members. Only Full Members are allowed to vote. Voting closes on November 4th, at 4:30 pm. If you are a full member and did not receive the ballot, please reach out to mgec@mgec.org. If you would like to become a full member you can join now. Candidates have provided statements for your information. Click on the name of the candidate to read their information. Vice President: Corey Mathisen Treasurer: Wes Leksell Directors: John Dalton Jared DeMaster Brian Giauque Mitch Kiecker Bill Meinholz Blake Nelson ... Read More >>