We had hoped to be sending out the MGEC summary, redline contract with grids and the ballot. Unfortunately, we are still waiting for the state's compensation department to complete the appendices in the contract that identify what pay range is assigned to each class and the pay grids that list the pay for each step of every range. The board feels it is important to review the documents in their entirety so they can be sure the information provided to you will be accurate. We know you are excited to see the documents and get a written summary. So are we. We hope to begin the voting process ... Read More >>
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Golf Tournament, Dinner & Annual Meeting
MGEC encourages every opportunity to get members together, have fun and discuss business or concerns. The golf event, a highlight for many members, produced a winning score of -10 below par and several other low scores as well. It was followed by social time for members who more than filled the meeting room. The evening wrapped up with the MGEC Annual Meeting which included member participation on-line. Motions were made with much enthusiasm that adopted the minutes from 2022, reviewed the budget, expenditure, and assets from FY2023 and set the budget for FY2024, discussed union events of the ... Read More >>
Open Enrollment (SEGIP)
Open Enrollment - All benefits except short term disability will be included in open enrollment this year. October 26 - Nov. 15. Information will be posted on the website (https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/) by Oct. 12, 2023. Preferred One was acquired by UnitedHealthcare and will no longer be a provider in SEGIP starting in 2024. State employees will be able to choose from Blue Cross Blue Shield and Health Partners. Employees currently signed up with PreferredOne will need to pick a new plan administrator. Be sure to review approved clinics when selecting your plan. The new plans begin January 1, ... Read More >>
2023 Golf Event Results
Thank you to all of the golfers that participated in our annual golf tournament. We were fortunate to have beautiful weather which contributed to the fun day everyone had. Events like this are a great opportunity to network, meet people, and rejuvenate. Thank you to Hiway Credit Union and WSB for sponsoring the event. Here are how the teams fared for the day. ... Read More >>
Sticking with it Paid Off
After years of grumbling and questions, the Minnesota Department of Heath decided to end their practice of requiring receipts for meals reimbursement. Thanks to Fernando Nacionales for listening to employees and speaking out when the issue was raised in a Meet & Confer between MDH management and MGEC! Thank you to MDH leadership for taking a new look at an old issue. The amount of meal reimbursement is still too low. But it’s being discussed in bargaining this year and increases are expected. ... Read More >>
Department of Labor & Industry Lunch with MGEC
MGEC Representative and Board Member Sam Padelford facilitated Lunch with MGEC at the Department of Labor and Industry on Wednesday, June 14th. Pizza came by way of Little Oven, and the lunch was an excellent opportunity to talk face-to-face about what’s going on in MGEC. Topics that came up included the future of telecommuting, how agencies vary in their use of job titles under the MGEC contract, and status updates on health insurance and our upcoming contract bargaining. Having questions asked and answered in person – with quick opportunity for follow-up questions – is a strength of ... Read More >>