The MGEC election cycle is complete and the results are in and certified! We have deep appreciation for the members who step up to donate their energy to help MGEC in its mission of service to its members. New to the Board this year: Mitch Kiecker, Director, MnDOT Bill Meinholz, Director, MnDOT And returning to the Board this year are: Corey Mathisen - Vice President, MDH Wes Leksell – Treasurer, MPCA John Dalton – Director, MnDOT Jared DeMaster – Director, MnDOT Blake Nelson – Director, MnDOT THANK YOU for your service to MGEC! ... Read More >>
Activity/Organization updates
Open Enrollment Reminder – Closes November 19th
Are you getting the most out of your healthcare dollars? Open Enrollment is the once-per-year opportunity to make any changes to your healthcare network, providers, as well as to set your pretax contributions for next year’s accounts. In addition to traditional array of services, new in 2026 is a legal benefit that can create access to legal advisors for common life events. Learn more about your options at the SEGIP website here or search for “SEGIP open enrollment” in your preferred search tool. ... Read More >>
FLSA Repayment News Flash
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 >>
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 >>