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News & Updates

President’s Message

26 January 2023
Here we are wrapping up the first month of 2023! Last year marked 30 years with the State of Minnesota for me. I had the opportunity to serve the MGEC membership very early in my young career and look …
Category: Newsletters

2023 MGEC Board

26 January 2023
MGEC is powered by its membership.  Our strength at the bargaining table comes from those who choose to be members.  But the team that steps to the next level are those elected to the Executive Board.  Serving …
Category: Uncategorized

MGEC Committees

26 January 2023
Each year when the new board begins, they evaluate the committee list and decide which committees they feel they need. As a full member, you have an opportunity to be part of the committee and make recommendations …
Category: Newsletters

Public Employee Pension Committee (PEPC)

26 January 2023
On Friday, the 13th, members of the Public Employees’ Pension Commission (PEPC) group convened to discuss the upcoming legislative session in hopes that they can lobby the legislature to …
Categories: Newsletters, Uncategorized

Insurance Bargaining

26 January 2023
Health insurance for State of Minnesota employees is collectively bargained.  But unlike regular contract bargaining where each bargaining unit negotiates its own package, our healthcare is bargained as a …
Category: Uncategorized

IRS Mileage Increases

26 January 2023
Article 19, section 2 of MGEC’s contract with the state ties eligible mileage reimbursement rates to the federal IRS rate.  As we are all keenly aware, transportation costs have increased, and the IRS has …
Categories: Newsletters, Uncategorized

President’s Message

15 December 2022
Thank you for allowing me to serve as MGEC President in 2022!  It was an honor to help lead MGEC through the many challenges presented over the past year.  I hope that we increased our transparency and …
Category: Newsletters

Thank You & Best Wishes

15 December 2022
The MGEC Executive Board changes about half its members each year. That allows all members greater opportunity for participation. This year we are saying thanks to the following board members who have …
Category: Uncategorized

We Need Your Help!

15 December 2022
The state doesn’t consistently provide MGEC with updates to your work and personal information.  In the event of a state shut down, we need a way to communicate with our members via their personal emails.  …
Category: Uncategorized

Lunch with MGEC: Coming to a worksite near you!

15 December 2022
As we continue to readjust our work lives coming out of COVID, MGEC is restarting our Lunch with MGEC meetings. We want to visit our member’s worksites so that we can reconnect and …
Category: Activity/Organization updates

Vacation Donation

9 November 2022
Sometimes our fellow coworkers experience life events where they run into severe hardship because they run out of benefits and are unable to work. You can make a huge difference in their lives! Consider donating …
Category: Newsletters

Traveling for Work

9 November 2022
Employees often ask about traveling for work events or conferences. Sometimes the event or conference starts Monday morning and the employee travels during their off time on the weekend. It is common for the …
Category: Newsletters

Election Results

9 November 2022
The 2023 Election results are in. Changes to the board take effect January 1, 2023 which include: Dan Sullivan (MnDOT) ascending from Vice President to President, Fernando Nacionales becoming Vice …
Categories: Newsletters, Uncategorized

Floating Holiday

9 November 2022
Employees denied the Juneteenth Holiday of 2022 shall be allowed an additional floating holiday. This was effective October 4, 2022, but the employer is just getting around to having agency payroll staff enter the …
Category: Newsletters

Backpay

9 November 2022
Employees should have received backpay for periods from 7/1/21 - 6/30/22 and 7/1/22 through the pay period ending 10-25-22. In some cases, employees believe they have found errors in the amount of backpay. In those …
Category: Newsletters

Range Reassignments

9 November 2022
MMB plans to process the MGEC Range Reassignment for affected job classes the weekend of October 28, effective 10/26/2022 (the first day of the second full pay period following contract ratification, as …
Category: Newsletters

MGEC Golf Event & Annual Meeting & Dinner

19 October 2022
MGEC members were able to get some sun, compete for golf prizes, and participate in the Annual Meeting & Dinner on Thursday, September 29th.  Held at Oak Marsh Golf Course, …
Category: Activity/Organization updates

MGEC Executive Board Elections

19 October 2022
The election ballot was approved at the September 26 board meeting. Thank you to the full members who have dedicated their time by submitting a candidate form and stepping up to work on behalf of the …
Category: Activity/Organization updates

MGEC Contract Update

7 October 2022
Late Thursday afternoon, MGEC received information on several important dates relating to the renegotiation of our labor agreement. While we have all been anxious about finally getting the official word about …
Category: Bargaining updates

2022 Golf Event Results

3 October 2022
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 …
Category: Activity/Organization updates

Grievance Timelines

29 September 2022
One of the most frustrating things that can happen when the employer unintentionally (or intentionally) violates our contract is being unable to do anything about it because of a technicality. By far, the most …
Category: Uncategorized

MGEC Members Pass Tentative Agreement

31 August 2022
The results are in with a fantastic turnout. MGEC membership voted to accept the contract. Employees represented by the MGEC contract were sent an email listing the details of the vote and …
Category: Bargaining updates

MGEC Contract

11 August 2022
Recently, MGEC and MMB have reached a tentative agreement on a contract for the period of July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023. Prior to reaching that tentative agreement, we were scheduled for Interest Arbitration …
Category: Bargaining updates

MGEC Elections

11 August 2022
Each year the MGEC Executive Board has positions open for the following year allowing half the board to turn over each year. Past board members usually comment that being on the board was educational, a good …
Category: Activity/Organization updates

What happens if I retire before the contract gets settled through arbitration?

11 August 2022
As we are all aware, we are working under a contract whose term ran through June 30th, 2021. However, the terms of the contract remain in effect until …
Category: Uncategorized

Weingarten Rights

11 August 2022
Too often state employees find themselves in interviews with HR alone. Sometimes they are asked to recount something they witnessed.  But sometimes these interviews can transition an employee from being a …
Category: Uncategorized

MGEC Tentative Agreement

2 August 2022
MGEC Tentative Agreement Agreement 2021-2023 The MGEC Bargaining Team has reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) to succeed the 2019-2021 MGEC Contract. “Tentative Agreement” means the Bargaining …
Category: Bargaining updates

Juneteenth Update Apology & Revision

20 June 2022
MGEC apologizes for statements included in our recent Juneteenth website update. We recognize now that in saying Juneteenth matters to MGEC to be able to “celebrat[e] our common humanity …
Category: Activity/Organization updates

Contract Bargaining Update

16 June 2022
Arbitration is scheduled for September 7-9. We continue to prepare information for the hearing. The arbitration determination will likely be made in October/November of 2022. It’s likely that backpay …
Category: Bargaining updates

Arbitration FAQ

16 June 2022
Is there is any timeline set for when the contract will be signed? It’s likely to be January 2023. How the backpay is calculated? Backpay is typically provided for hours worked from the effective …
Category: Bargaining updates

License Renewals

16 June 2022
It’s that time again to renew your professional license. License renewals are due by June 30th. Every year we receive calls from members whose renewal didn’t get processed properly and they pay a fine to MN …
Category: Uncategorized

Last Chance to Submit Scholarship & Award Applications

16 June 2022
The deadline for Scholarship and Award nominations is Thursday, June 30, 2022 by 5:00pm. If you plan on submitting a Scholarship application, be sure to submit both …
Category: Uncategorized

Ethics Seminar Certificates

6 May 2022
Thank you MAPD for co-sponsoring the professional ethics seminar, Justin Weinberg for a great job speaking and to those that attended. Certificates have been emailed. The last certificates were emailed …
Category: Uncategorized

MN 2050 Partnership

6 May 2022
Where the ASCE report card tries to condense into a single letter the condition of our vast systems of infrastructure for public consumption, the MN 2050 group is building a coalition of infrastructure …
Category: Uncategorized

ASCE Report Card

6 May 2022
On Wednesday, April 26th, the American Society of Civil Engineers issued its quadrennial report card for the status of infrastructure in the State of Minnesota.  Despite our state’s unofficial state motto as …
Category: Uncategorized

Contract Bargaining Update

14 April 2022
Our contract continues to move along in the process toward arbitration.  The next steps in the process are to select an arbitrator and set dates for arbitration.  A list of 7 potential arbitrators has …
Category: Bargaining updates

Professional Ethics Seminar Final Day to Register April 15th

14 April 2022
This is the final days to register for the Professional Ethics Seminar April 18th, 2022 - Noon - 2:00pm.  Register Here Friendly reminder: Remember that you are …
Category: Activity/Organization updates

Award Applications Now Being Accepted

14 April 2022
“The Promotional and Recruiting Committee is seeking award nominations for the annual Golden Slide Rule Award and the Distinguished Citizenship Award. Read More …
Category: Uncategorized

Scholarship Update!

14 April 2022
MGEC has opened the opportunity to apply for one of three scholarships. Applications will be accepted starting March 1, 2022 and received by MGEC no later than by 5:00pm on June 30, 2022. For the MGEC family …
Category: Education

Face Coverings

15 March 2022
March 1, 2022, the State of Minnesota, following current CDC guidance, rescinded HR/LR Policy #1442 regarding face covering. Agencies may have developed their own policies. Employees who feel more comfortable …
Category: Activity/Organization updates

MGEC’s Monthly Executive Board Meetings

1 March 2022
Did you know that you can participate in MGEC's monthly Executive Board meetings?  The Executive Board has been meeting on Teams throughout the pandemic.  Interested parties are …
Category: Activity/Organization updates

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