Telework Campaign

Overview

• The pandemic hastened a move to virtual work for a lot of MAPE members.
• Some agencies are using this opportunity to close regional offices in Greater MN and put those employees on telework agreements.
• Management maintains that they have sole discretion to remove those agreements and force Greater MN employees to come into the central office in St. Paul, thus potentially uprooting someone’s family or creating unreasonable commuting distances.
• Agencies are offsetting costs by making employees responsible for paying for their own supplies, including gas and travel expenses if their telework agreement is canceled. 

Therefore, we need to address this in upcoming contract bargaining. If you are (i.e. MAPE members) interested in this issue and want to get involved, please complete this form to get involved.

What has changed in Telework Policy 1422?

• The agency is only responsible to supply a computer. Teleworker is responsible for all other expenses.
• Telework can be changed or cancelled at any time by your supervisor.

What has changed in the Remote Worker Policy 1447?

• Expenses related to remote teleworking positions are no longer being compensated including internet stipend (if offered), hardware, and supplies necessary to complete the job.
• All remote working positions posted must be approved by MMB prior to posting.
• Employees currently hired under the telework agreement are no longer eligible to switch to a remote worker agreement. Remote worker agreements need to be posted as part of the job description and approved by MMB.

Why do these changes matter?

 

Get involved

We will be working on these issues in the next round of negotiations that will kick-off Fall 2022. If you are interested in getting involved, please complete this form.

Questions?

Email telework@mape.org