Actions people can take to avoid a shutdown

Legislators should know what a shutdown would mean to you and to the people of Minnesota who rely on you to do your job. Follow these easy steps to have your voice heard!

Step One:  Find your legislators: 

Find who represents you to call and/or email your State Senator and State Representative.

Step Two: Use your Personal Email

We are acting politically as MAPE, so please use your personal email. 

Step Three: Craft your message

• Provide your name and where you live, so they know you are a constituent.
• Tell them “My job matters to me, my family and the people of Minnesota. We need resolution on a state budget that supports our work and avoids a government shutdown”. 
• ASK: “Can I count on you to support me and my fellow state employees with the resources we need so we can continue to provide critical services to Minnesotans and avoid a government shutdown?”

Step Four: Make sure to include your home address so they know you are a constituent. 

Elected officials take the most time with their constituents. Make sure they know you are one! 

Step Five: cc your union! 

Let us know that you’re emailing! Cc action@mape.org