Activity/Organization updates

We’ve discussed the importance of maintaining a complete and accurate position description (PD), particularly for those employees who are approaching a reallocation as they transition up the job ladder.  But PDs do a lot more than lay a groundwork for reallocations; they provide important information to the employer as they organize and prepare emergency planning. The Department of Health, as an example, is developing its “Plans for Emergency Response and Recovery”, a function of its Incident Command System.  While generally used in emergencies, developing these frameworks prior to the time ... Read More >>

Workplace safety doesn’t encompass only severe or acute hazards such as one might find in an active construction site, for example.  Your employer is required to ensure that your workspace is free from hazards, including hazards arising from ergonomic issues that can lead to long-term issues.  You have rights under the MGEC contract to ensure that ergonomic issues are resolved. From time to time, someone will raise a concern to their immediate supervisor but the concern is not resolved.  This can be extremely frustrating, particularly when it feels like it’s a one-way, dead-end conversation ... Read More >>

The MGEC Board Election Results are in.  Even though we didn’t have any contested races in this cycle, we wanted to maintain the rhythm of the election cycle for several reasons: we want to make sure people know that they can select MGEC leadership every year; and we want the names and bios of MGEC leadership to be visible via the election process itself. Pursuant to MGEC’s Constitution, nominations for Board seats were open in September.  The ballots were electronically distributed only to full MGEC members in October, and the voting window closed the same day as the Federal and State ... Read More >>

Do you value what MGEC does for you?  Do you see new employees come into your workplace and recognize the importance of being a member of MGEC?  MGEC’s Representatives serve as our site-based ambassadors to answer questions from folks in the workplace as well as reaching out to new employees to become MGEC members.  Their work is CRITICAL to keep MGEC strong! Is this something you’re interested in?  Send us a note of interest.  Heather Gardner, our longtime Representative based in Roseville, has moved to a different location and we have a strong need there.  Let us know! ... Read More >>

If you are a member of MGEC in good standing, you should have received a ballot for this year’s election of the MGEC Board and Officers.  If you haven’t received it, make sure you check your spam filter to ensure you’re receiving all the communications from us. If you are NOT an MGEC member, now is an opportunity to exercise your right to participate in the organization by becoming a member in good standing!  Why leave your future in the hands of others?  Join now! ... Read More >>

Held in the upstairs Grand Oak Marsh Room on September 26th, the MGEC Annual Meeting recapped the previous year and mapped the year ahead. The audience of over 50 heard reports from Vice President Corey Mathisen, Treasurer Wes Leksell, and Executive Director Dana Wheeler.  We also heard reports on the state of MGEC labor relations from Tony Kelly, membership updates from Donna Blackwell, and health insurance negotiation updates from Blake Nelson. Lastly, Mike Rude presented this year’s MGEC awards and scholarships.  Although the awardees could not be with us this year, we recognized ... Read More >>