Workers Memorial Day is a time to remember, to reflect and to recommit ourselves to the belief that every worker deserves to come home safe at the end of the day. The AFL-CIO is hosting a series of Workers Memorial Day Events around the state: https://mnaflcio.org/events
The MAPE Board of Directors participated in a marshall training during the Friday board meeting, including a "ruckus line."
Nicole Emerson, Minnesota State Meet and Confer Chair sits on the Nellie Stone Board and attended the Scholarship Dinner along with fellow MAPE members.
Save the date: MAPE and AFSCME joint town hall on May 19 at noon and 5 p.m.
mape.org/news/save-date-mape-and-...
Are you interested in running for a MAPE office or maybe just curious how the MAPE internal elections work? Join the MAPE Elections Basic Training on April 22 at noon. https://mape.org/events/elections-basics
Resolutions are due on Wednesday! https://mape.org/committees/delegate-assembly-da
The second session of the PELRA Reading Group is this Tuesday evening. https://ow.ly/UO3F50YHapr
Come join the MAPE team! MAPE has a job opening available. Please consider applying or share with someone you know who might be interested. https://mape.org/news/job-postings
Local 801 responds to community needs by giving back
https://ow.ly/JhMF50YHa5b
Members from Region 6 joined the Spring Statewide Membership Blitz today at the MAPE office.
Nominations are open! mape.org/resources/mape-documents...
REMINDER! Strike Basics training is tomorrow at noon. https://mape.org/events/strike-basics
Jennifer Johnson has been named Carlton County EMS Person of the Year. The 2025 Carlton County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Council outstanding achievement awards were presented earlier this month. https://ow.ly/a8Ml50YzcTX
During meetings with legislators, Political Council Chair Nicole Juan said members are “making it clear that working people have priorities – and we expect legislators to act on them." mape.org/news/mape-takes-over-cap...
Thank you to our MAPE members who helped make our Lobby Day rally a success, including: MAPE President Angie Halseth, Political Council Chair Nicole Juan, Interim Pollution Control Agency Meet and Confer Chair Cindy Osborn and Local 901 Vice President Maya Sarkar. #UnionStrong
MAPE takes over the Capitol for another Lobby Day rally! Special thank you to our speakers, including DFL Caucus Leader Representative Zack Stephenson and Senator Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger.
Join us April 9 to build engagement across our members and reach out to non-members. Sign up by April 1 with details regarding food, hotel and accommodations for the blitz. mape.org/events/spring-statewide-...
All stewards are invited to attend the Steward Summit on April 24-25, 2026. Register by April 1: https://mape.org/events/steward-summit-2026
Who's coming to the MAPE Lobby Day Rally on Tuesday?!? If you aren't registered yet, do so now! https://mape.org/events/lobby-day-rally-capitol
The recording of the Minnesota Paid Leave Basics Training is available on the MAPE webpage: https://mape.org/news/minnesota-paid-leave
Congrats to the Minnesota Labor Movement and the Belarusian Congress of Democratic Trade Unions on winning the 2025 George Meany–Lane Kirkland Human Rights Award.
The Union Power Project Education Pillar is hosting an info session about the newly implemented Minnesota Paid Leave (MPL) today at noon! It will be recorded and available on the MAPE website. https://mape.org/events/minnesota-paid-leave-mpl-basics
Legislative meetings started this week and will continue throughout March. Thank you, members for taking the time to meet with your legislators advocating for a working-class agenda.
Pi Day Supply Drive - Bring supplies over to the MAPE office on Saturday, March 14, from 1 - 3 p.m. to support a Minneapolis public school. Stay for pie, coffee and solidarity. If you love baking pies, bring one to share! Please sign up for what you plan to bring. https://ow.ly/Tsr250Yt21i
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
