Contract Negotiations: Get Involved
Tentative Agreement Town Hall
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MAPE 2025-2027 Tentative Agreement
Local Info Session meeting schedule
Strike Trainings
These trainings are to prepare members in the event of a strike vote and to ensure everyone understands the process.
Strike Training Education Materials are available here.
Statewide Strike Training
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Strike Information
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, fill in the question on the template, and send your picture to us.
“Why is health insurance important to you?” 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.
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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