Over 100 new and returning MAPE local, regional and statewide officers participated in the union’s annual Officer Training on Feb. 27. Before forming breakout groups by position, members learned about the union’s structure, organizing plans and new employee orientations. https://ow.ly/J9TB50YswGu
Confused about how Minnesota Paid Leave interacts with your other leave options? Check out the training on Tuesday, March 17 at 12 noon. https://mape.org/events/minnesota-paid-leave-mpl-basics
How to use sick time for mental health:
https://mape.org/news/using-sick-time-mental-health
No Kings Minnesota march & rally on March 28 in Saint Paul. There will be a labor feeder march kicking off at 12 p.m., converging at the Minnesota State Capitol for a rally at 2 p.m. March details are still being developed, and we will share more information as planning evolves.
Devin Bruce, director of legislative and political affairs at the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, testifies before the House State Government Finance and Policy Committee against the "Fraud isn't Free Act."
https://www.house.mn.gov/sessiondaily/Story/18929
Lobby Day Rally on March 24, at 12 noon! https://ow.ly/gS2A50YpeOT
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The MAPE Mutual Aid group hosted a Mending and Sewing Workshop last Sunday where members helped other members fix clothing, knitwear and jewelry.
Region 6 assists community while celebrating MAPE: https://mape.org/news/region-6-assists-community-while-celebrating-mape
Spread the Love tomorrow! Food and supply drive at the MAPE Office. https://mape.org/news/spread-love
Nearly 500 MAPE members took the first step toward winning a fair contract by attending their precinct caucuses on Feb. 3. https://mape.org/news/precinct-caucuses-kick-2026-election-process
Today is the day! Who's going to caucuses?
REMINDER! Caucuses are tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 3! Don't forget to print out the resolutions to bring with you: https://mape.org/committees/political-council
📷 MAPE members from SD53 met up yesterday for a bipartisan discussion to get ready for caucuses.
Get ready for caucuses on Tuesday!
https://mape.org/news/winning-fair-contract-begins-caucuses-members-prepare-next-weeks-primary-caucuses
Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and strive to continue the path he paved fighting for "liberty and justice for all."
Unions are filing petitions to hold elections and winning them at rates not seen in decades, according to data released by the National Labor Relations Board
https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-union-organizing-unions-election-win-rate-is-surging-nlrb-says-2024-07-17/
Welcome 2026! 🎇 Here's to another year of organizing, building power and fighting for workers! ✊
Local 401 President Jeff Gintz getting a shoutout! Thanks for all your hard work!
📣 Shoutout to Region 14 Director Adkisson!
🎄🎅 We love seeing our members getting in the holiday spirit. Local 1402 members not only received an early visit from Santa but they were also able to tour Duluth’s Great Aquarium and Bentleyville.
https://mape.org/news/local-1402-kicks-holidays-style
Thanks for all your hard work Melissa! 🎉
Joyous Kwanzaa! Wishing you the most beautiful fruits of the harvest
MAPE welcomes new Meet and Confer Committees
https://mape.org/news/mape-welcomes-new-meet-and-confer-committees
Here's to a season of love, laughter and cherished memories. Merry Christmas 🎄
Locals extend holiday cheer to their communities 🎁
https://mape.org/news/locals-extend-holiday-cheer-their-communities
Shoutout to Loca 1701 member Pete Braith!
Important news from Statewide MAPE President Megan Dayton.
We hope your Hanukkah celebrations have been filled with light and blessings.
"Taylor is the secretary for Local 1701 and I wanted to give props for the AMAZING job on taking minutes. The minutes are detailed yet easy to read and follow. Thanks for stepping up and being a rockstar for us!" ~ Rachel Nynas, Local 1701
Stewards focusing on new skill to help build the union: Storytelling
https://mape.org/news/stewards-focusing-new-skill-help-build-union-storytelling
MAPE Election Results are live! Thank you to all the members who ran. Congrats to all the new incoming officers. https://mape.org/resources/mape-documents/mape-internal-election-information
