MMB has again set up their system to automatically match the first $300 that an employee contributes to deferred compensation for FY 2021. No action is required for employees to select the match. ... Read More >>
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MGEC Updates 3.27.20
Conference Call with State Labor Unions Governor Walz held a conference phone call with the state employee unions today. His message included some of the following: Thanks to state employees; he knows state leadership is asking a lot of employees. The State created COVID leave so employees wouldn't have to take vacation or sick leave. Being part of a union is sacred to him. Our labor contracts are a top priority to them. He needs the Senate to share his sense of urgency. Continue to work together and bring concerns to MMB. If employees are not getting what they need, ... Read More >>
Deferred Compensation Matching Funds
The current MGEC contract provides for the employer to match the first $300 and employee contributes to his/her deferred compensation account. Each year, to get the $300 matching funds, every employee needs to make an election to do one of the following. The employee can’t do both (get the deferred compensation match and convert vacation accrual to deferred compensation) in the same fiscal year. An employee needs to make their selection before the last pay period in June 2019. Receive the employer Deferred Compensation matching funds (see process below) To select the employer match for ... Read More >>
Welcome to our New Webpage
Our construction project is complete! MGEC turned 50 last year, and we determined it was time for some much-needed updates to our constitution, policies, committee structure, and member outreach. Our website has a new service provider, as well as a new look and feel! The web updates took a bit longer than expected, but we’re hoping you will find it worth the wait. We’ve added additional content on member benefits and activities. The site will hopefully be easier to navigate- particularly for mobile devices. It should also be easier for us to make timely updates to web content to keep you, the ... Read More >>