Governor Pawlenty now opposes Workforce Planning?

With 30% of all state employees on the verge or retirement, Minnesota is about to experience a major workforce transition. Despite issuing an Executive Order outlining the urgency of this issue, Governor Pawlenty has indicated that he may not support a workforce planning solution provision this session.

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MAPE supports a provision in HF 1812 that would help the state prepare for this shift by saving money on employee turnover, retaining knowledgeable state employees beyond the date they are eligible to retire, and encourage long term employees to extend their service, aiding the training of new employees.

Despite issuing an executive order drawing attention to the seriousness of this issue, Governor Pawlenty recently included the workforce planning provision in a statement related to "concerns" he has with the current budget bill.

Click here:  Contact Governor Pawlenty and ask him to support workforce planning!