We will be visiting a couple of stops across the state over the next couple of months with our “Lunch with MGEC” series. The next will be in Bemidji on October 27th followed by Willmar on November 10th. These lunch meetings are opportunities for MGEC members to converse with each other about current events and what to expect as we begin to pivot towards a bargaining year. Some of the most consequential points that we raise in bargaining come from these meetings – there is simply no substitute for in-person, free-flowing conversation. And, of course, we bring lunch! If you’d like to ... Read More >>
Newsletters
MMB FLSA Exempt “Overpayment” Issue
We are aware of recent emails sent by MMB to MGEC members, especially those who supervise, that alert them that they submitted or approved time sheets that MMB claims led to overpayments. This is part of an initiative set off over a year ago based on a report from the Legislative Auditor that has resulted in several skirmishes between MMB and MGEC over what the contract really says. At this point, the letters seem to be advisories, not demands for specific “repayments”. If you have received a specific demand for payment, please reach out to MGEC so we can investigate it. While some of ... Read More >>
2026 MGEC Annual Meeting & 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. ... Read More >>
Scholarship and Award Winners
2026’s MGEC Scholarship winners were announced at the dinner. Congratulations to this year’s winners! Justin Kasa - Family Member Scholarship recipient - son of Eric Kasa Christopher Sether - Family Member Scholarship recipient - son of Dean Sether Martin A. Wagner - Family Member Scholarship recipient - son of Martin J. Wagner Alexis Rustin - Family Member Scholarship recipient - daughter of Matthew Shane Rustin Nathan Bausman – Connie Minetor Memorial Scholarship recipient Mamadou Mbengue – Connie Minetor Memorial Scholarship recipient Congratulations to these ... Read More >>
Maplewood MGEC Lunch Meeting
On Thursday, September 3rd, MGEC visited the Maplewood MnDOT facility with a Pizza Lunch. We had a great turnout and a meaningful discussion of current events that affect MGEC members. Two interactive issues dominated the discussion: wage adjustments and healthcare. As we know, bargaining in each occurs in its own set of negotiations. Healthcare bargaining occurs just before MAPE and AFSCME get to the heart of their contract bargaining, and the reason ties back our discussion in Maplewood: as hard as we fight against it, healthcare spending competes with the funding available for salary ... Read More >>
MGEC Election
The annual election of MGEC Board members is coming soon. MGEC is powered by its membership, and its Board of Directors is composed of people who work in the state service just like yourself. We have a deeply committed and active board, and there are opportunities to serve the MGEC membership by serving on the Board of Directors. MGEC Board members set their own interests aside to work to better the working conditions and compensation for every one of our members. Minnesota has strong laws that enable and protect our ability to collectively bargain and protect our members – don’t take them ... Read More >>