Contract Negotiations: Get Involved
Push Week Rally - Minneapolis
We are joining our coalition partners to remind MMB and the Governor we are ready for a fight to protect our health care and negotiate a fair contract. Our last week of bargaining, Push Week, is our last chance to fight back these attacks. If you are waiting for a sign to get involved, this is it!
When: Monday, June 23, 8-10 a.m.
Location: Delta Hotel, 1330 Industrial Blvd NE, Minneapolis OR Virtual
Register
More information
Participate virtually
Push Week Rally - Duluth
Join members to tell MMB and the Governor we won’t take cuts and take backs!
When: Monday, June 23, 8-10 a.m.
Location: MnDOT Central Entrance
1123 Mesaba Ave., Duluth, MN
RSVP
Push Week Rally - Mankato
Stand with State Workers. Join MAPE Region 19 and our coalition partners as we rally to protect our healthcare and advocate for a fair contract. The final week of bargaining, Push Week, is our last chance to fight back against these attacks!
When: Monday, June 23, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Veteran's Memorial Bridge Mankato
More information
RSVP on the Facebook Event
Regional/Local Strike Trainings
These trainings are to prepare members in the event of a strike vote and to ensure everyone understands the proces
Strike Training Education Materials are available here.
Statewide Strike Training
Monday, June 16, at 12 p.m. - Lunch Hour
Monday, June 16, at 5:30 p.m. - Evening
Use this form to submit your questions in advance. These trainings will also be recorded and available on this page.
Local 901 Strike Training
Wednesday, June 11, at 4:30 p.m.
Virtual
Reach out to Meridith Richmond for more information
Regions 17 and 19 Striking Training
Thursday, June 12, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Monday, June 16, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Monday, June 23, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 25, 12-1 p.m.
Negotiations and Health Care Town Hall Recording on YouTube.
Info Pickets
Join your fellow union members on the informational MAPE picket line while we practice for what may come and show the State we are ready to stick together and push for the contract we deserve!
Informational Practice Picketing Toolkit
Photo Actions
Take a picture of you/a group of members holding up a sign, filling in one of the questions, and send your picture to us.
“Why is health insurance important to you?” PDF/Word template
"Without my job..." PDF/Word template
Negotiations Information
Proposals
Both MMB and MAPE opening proposals for main table and SEGIP insurance bargaining can be found here. The SEGIP opening proposal overview is available here. A tentative agreement (TA) tracker is also on that page to shaw what TAs MAPE and MMB have a general agreement on. These are not final until membership votes on the full TA.
Negotiations News
The latest negotiation news is available on the Negotiations webpage. Scroll down and select the red news tab.
Coalition Partner Events
Discussions on Disability and Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace in State Government
The Minnesota Council on Disability invites all state employees—especially employees with disabilities, supervisors, ADA Coordinators, and leaders—to a vital discussion on disability rights and reasonable accommodations in the workplace. Click on one of the dates to add to your calendar.
June 5: 10-11:30 a.m.
June 13: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Update your information
We want to make sure we have the most accurate information in the portal for you in case we need to organize ourselves using only personal emails or texts. Also, make sure your personal address is up to date. Thank you!
Here's a video showing how to access the portal and update your information.
Ongoing Solidarity Actions
1. Use one of the MAPE Virtual Backgrounds for all of your virtual meetings on April 15.
- MAPE Blue and Red background
- MAPE Strong background
- MAPE Light Room background
- MAPE Tan Room background
- MAPE Blue Wave background
- MAPE Light Blue background
2. Wear MAPE gear
Need gear? Contact your Local or order online.
3. Send us a picture of you wearing MAPE gear, wearing a MAPE button or holding a sign on social.
- Send pictures to the MAPE DropBox.
- Post your picture on social media tag @MAPEunion and use hashtag #MAPEContract.
4. Engage with MAPE content on social.
5. Share why this contract is important to you.
Why is the work you do important to Minnesotans? Why is telework important to you? Why is the state's healthcare plan important to you?
Contract Action Teams
A Contract Action Team (CAT) is a group of members working together to amplify the work of the Negotiations Committee and union during the contract negotiations process that is going on right now. CAT work includes mobilizing fellow members to participate in contract actions that may include:
- attending an event to show support for the contract
- contacting Legislators
- posting on social media
- sign a petition
- march on the boss
- showing solidarity by wearing MAPE gear
- and more!
MAPE is your union and this is your contract. Being a part of your Region’s CAT is the way to make sure we win the best contract possible. Not sure your Local? Look it up here.
Leaders of the CATs
MAPE’s Regional Negotiators may be the ones at the table during contract negotiations, but our Contract Action Teams (CATs) play an equally crucial role. The CATs are the groups in each region that support the work of the negotiators by organizing their members to be ready to act. The leads of these teams (LCATs) are volunteer leaders who plan listening sessions, contact members and ensure their regions are ready to show up when the negotiators need to show our strength at the bargaining table. Contact your LCAT below to get involved, or fill out this form.
2025-2027 Contract Cycle LCATs
| Region | LCAT | Region | LCAT | |
| 1 | Doug Leung | 11 | Sophie Polonsky | |
| 2 | 12 | Franklin Martin Melissa Newburgh |
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| 3 | 13 | Jenny McDougal | ||
| 4 | Lee Sullivan Michael Yost |
14 | Ariel Johnson | |
| 5 | Rachel Horne Nathan Wilson |
15 | Brent Mason | |
| 6 | Rachel Wittkopp | 16 | Aarica Burke | |
| 7 | Axelina Swenson | 17 | David Clanaugh | |
| 801 | 18 | Nate Mullendore | ||
| 802 | 19 | Gabby Cahow | ||
| 9 | 20 | Kristine Hernandez | ||
| 1002 | Holly Andersen | 21 | Christine Retkwa |
Email Cynthia Isaacson for changes to your regional LCAT.
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