Team MAPE News 6/24

MAPE members overwhelmingly approve contract. MAPE members overwhelmingly ratified a new two-year contract on Monday with the state of Minnesota. In ballots that were tabulated Monday, 92 percent of MAPE members voting approved a new two-year contract. Voting was conducted through the mail. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONTRACT AND TO READ A THANK YOU LETTER TO ALL MAPE MEMBERS.

Member survey - MAPE is conducting a member survey to gather feedback from members regarding MAPE's communication and engagement activities between January 2009 and now. Between contract negotiations and the state budget crisis, it has been a busy spring for MAPE. We put several improved and new practices in place to ensure members were provided relevant, timely information and opportunities to be actively engaged in their union. CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE MAPE MEMBER SURVEY.

GRC Legislative Feedback -. The MAPE Government Relations Committee is now accepting input on the 2010 MAPE Legislative Priorities. The updated document will be discussed at the September Delegate Assembly meeting. The GRC priorities provide direction for our legislative efforts at the Capitol, endorsement screenings and caucus resolutions. CLICK HERE TO PROVIDE THE GRC WITH YOUR LEGISLATIVE FEEDBACK.

Pawlenty eliminates the Political Contribution Refund program. The Governor's unallotment cuts will decimate state government. He has unilaterally cut agency funding and programs that help provide basic health care for poor Minnesotans. The Governor eliminated the Political Contribution refund program. This program allows working Minnesotans to donate $50, or $100 for a married couple, to the candidate or party unit of their choice, and receive a full refund. Contribute today, this program will be eliminated on July 1st! CLICK HERE AND PLEDGE TO MAKE A PCR CONTRIBUTION BY JUNE 30TH 2009!

Next deficit: $7.3 bililon - The legislative session is over. The Governor will use his unilateral unallotment power to balance the budget. But what about the next biennium? A report released yesterday by Politics in Minnesota estimates the next deficit, if inflation is factored in, will top $7 billion. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL REPORT FROM PIM.

Thank you MAPE members for your strong support during contract negotiations!