Contract Negotiations: Get Involved
Negotiations Information
Negotiations and Health Care Town Hall
Wednesday, May 28
12 p.m.
Add to calendar - the meeting link is available in the calendar invite.
The town hall will live stream on YouTube.
We are collecting questions ahead of time, so please submit your questions using this form by May 23. Negotiators will address the most asked questions at the end of the event.
Regional/Local Actions and Strike Trainings
Strike Training Education Materials are available here.
Local 201 Strike Training
Tuesday, May 20, at 12 p.m. - Virtual
Tuesday, May 20, at 5 p.m. - Virtual
Thursday, May 29, at 12 p.m. - In-person
Reach out to Julia Tabbut for more information
Local 301 Strike Training
Thursday, May 22, at 12 p.m.
Thursday, May 22, at 5 p.m.
Friday, May 23, at 12 p.m.
Tuesday, May 27, at 12 p.m.
Thursday, May 29, at 12 p.m.
Thursday, May 29, at 5 p.m.
Region 5 Strike Training
Thursday, May 22, at. 5 p.m.
Tuesday, May 27, at 12 p.m.
Wednesday, June 4, at 12 p.m.
Virtual
Reach out to Rachel Horne or Amber Alton for more information
Region 6 Town Hall and Strike Training
June 2, at 12 p.m.
Reach out to Jason Bonnett or Nate Hierlmaier for more information
Local 701 Strike Training
Thursday, June 5, at 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Virtual
Reach out to Axelina Swenson, Ajeet Yadav, or Lyz Losie for more information
Local 801 Strike Training
Thursday, May 29, at 12 p.m.
Virtual and in-person at MnDOT CO G13/14
Reach out to Shawna Gibson for more information
Local 901 Strike Training
Thursday, May 22, at 12 p.m.
Friday, May 30, at 12 p.m.
Wednesday, June 11, at 4:30 p.m.
Virtual
Reach out to Meridith Richmond for more information
Local 901 Info Picket
Tuesday, June 3, at 12 p.m.
Wednesday, June 4, at 12 p.m.
In front of the Centennial Office Building
Reach out to Meridith Richmond and Azra Thakur for more information
Local 1002 Strike Training
Wednesday, May 28, at 11:30 a.m.
Virtual
Reach out to Holly Andersen for more information
Local 1101 Strike Training
Tuesday, May 20, at 12 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21, at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, May 27, at 12 p.m.
Friday, May 30, at 5 p.m.
Virtual
Reach out to Sophie Polonsky for more information
Local 1101 Info Picket
Date: June 4
Time: TBD
Location: DOC Midway Campus
Local 1402 Strike Training
Tuesday, May 20 - Virtual
Tuesday, June 10 - Palucci Building
Virtual
Reach out to Ariel Johnson for more information
Locals 1401 and 1402 Work-in
Wednesday, May 21
Paulucci Building-wide State of Minnesota employees work-in.
Full Day (or however long you can attend)
Region 15 Strike Training
Wednesday, May 21, at 12 p.m.
Friday, May 31, at 12 p.m.
Virtual
Reach out to Brent Mason for more information
Local 1601 Strike Training
Tuesday, May 27
Virtual
Reach out to Susie or Amanda for more information
Local 1602 Strike Training
Thursday, May 22
Reach out to Aarica Burke for more information
Local 1901 Strike Training
Tuesday, May 20
Wednesday, May 21
Virtual
Reach out to Gabby Cahow or Jovae Pribe for more information
Local 2101 Strike Training
Monday, May 19
Wednesday, May 28
Virtual
Reach out to Christine Retkwa for more information
Local 2101 Info Picket
June 3 or 4
More information coming soon
Statewide Training
Organize your workplace: RTO Training
Tuesday, June 3, at 12 p.m.
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
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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