Happy Mother's Day

Join the MAPE@Macalester College picket to show support for a fair contract! May 14, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Who's in?!?! https://mape.org/events/join-mapemacalester-college-show-support-fair-contract-picket

MAPE members attended May Day actions across the state on Friday, May 1, in honor of workers’ rights. The MAPE Executive Team was spread out at events in Duluth, Moorhead, Minneapolis and even Washington, D.C. https://mape.org/news/members-stand-solidarity-may-day

Nearly 200 MAPE stewards attended the two-day Great Steward Get-Together summit. Stewards discussed how to refine their role within the union and if their roles should include organizing, negotiations and strike readiness. https://mape.org/news/mape-stewards-summit-strategy-perspective-sharing

Seats on the MAPE Constitution and Rules Committee are open for presidential appointment. https://mape.org/news/apply-appointment

MAPE members are attending May Day Actions across the state today! Here are members at the Workers over Billionaires Rally in Minneapolis.

Region 4 stewards celebrate three BIG wins! 🎉 https://mape.org/news/region-4-stewards-making-big-impact

Nearly 50 members from nine locals filled MAPE’s conference room, offices and hallways as they participated in the 2026 MAPE Membership Blitz on April 8. MAPE members reached out to non-members in 15 locals across the state. https://mape.org/news/2026-membership-blitzes-get-underway

Join us in Northfield! Because when the billionaires break every rule, workers must UNITE!

Gather outside on the sidewalk by Lakeville Town Hall on May 1, at 6 p.m., to gain more visibility and show we want workers over billionaires!

MAPE has a Public Relations job opening! Check it out and share it with anyone you think would be a good fit. https://mape.org/news/job-postings

Friday is May Day! No Work, No School, No Shopping to demand a country that puts workers over billionaires. Who's in? https://ow.ly/KEkx50YRflv

MAPE President Angie Halseth attended Governor Walz's State of the State address tonight, where he acknowledged members of "Minnesota's incredible workforce" during his welcome.

Because when the billionaires break every rule, it’s going to take more than a rally to stop them! Join the Fargo/Moorhead Rally on Friday, May 1, from 4:30 - 6 p.m. at Broadway Sqare!

St Cloud May Day 2026: Workers Over Billionaires May 1, from 1-4 p.m. 1300 W St Germain St https://www.mobilize.us/mayday/event/937276/

Join the Duluth May Day Action! Together, we will be flexing our collective muscle in a tremendous day of power - showing our unity through a day of No Work, No School, No Shopping! Join the rally from 4:40 - 6 p.m. at Duluth City Hall!

Today is #WorkersMemorialDay. We remember the working people who never came home from work and recommit ourselves to making every workplace a safer workplace. Find an observance near you. https://aflcio.mn/42E6ASo#WorkersMemorialDay #BetterInAUnion

This year, the May Day holiday is being paired with actions across the state and nation for a day of No Work, No School, No Shopping to demand a country that puts workers over billionaires. https://mape.org/news/may-day-actions-evolve-nationwide-demonstration

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. https://mape.org/news/save-date-mape-and-afscme-joint-town-hall

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! https://mape.org/resources/mape-documents/mape-internal-election-information

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." https://mape.org/news/mape-takes-over-capitol-another-lobby-day

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. https://mape.org/events/spring-statewide-membership-blitz

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

Second Leadership Academy focuses on member conversations: https://mape.org/news/second-leadership-academy-focuses-member-conversations

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

Lobby Day Rally on March 24, at 12 noon! https://ow.ly/gS2A50YpeOT

clothing The MAPE Mutual Aid group hosted a Mending and Sewing Workshop last Sunday where members helped other members fix clothing, knitwear and jewelry.