The deadline to apply for the Nellie Stone Scholarship is Monday, June 1. All union members of color and their family that will be going to a Minnesota State College or University are eligible to apply for this opportunity. https://www.nelliestone.org/about-the-scholarship

MAPE stands in solidarity with our union siblings as we mourn the tragic loss of AFSCME Council 5 member Khalid Abdi. Abdi, who was killed yesterday while attending an Eid prayer gathering in Shakopee. https://ow.ly/3Ux850Z5faF

MAPE honors those that served and honors those that gave their life.

Public works projects in Minnesota to take flight. The Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, which represents state workers, said the package funds many of its members’ needs, though often at lower levels than the union wanted. https://ow.ly/qR8g50Z3of4

In honor of Memorial Day, volunteers are needed for Flags for Fort Snelling. Volunteer on Sunday to place flags, or for flag collection on May 30 or 31. https://flagsforfortsnelling.com/volunteer/

Settlement reached between DOC and Wright County https://mape.org/news/settlement-reached-between-doc-and-wright-county

The 2026 legislative session has officially ended. MAPE had several priorities going into session, but the overarching goal was preventing bills harmful to state employees from passing into law, which we were largely successful in doing. https://mape.org/news/legislative-update-end-session-recap

Nearly 1,000 MAPE and AFSCME members tuned in to the Joint Town Hall yesterday to learn about collaborative efforts between the unions for the 2027-2029 negotiations cycle. https://mape.org/news/mape-and-afscme-kick-negotiations-partnership-joint-town-hall

Thank you to the 800+ MAPE and AFSCME members who joined the Joint Town Hall over lunch! There is one more opportunity to tune in at 5 p.m. today: https://mape.org/news/joint-negotiations-town-halls-planned-afscme-may-19

Tomorrow! Tune in to the joint town hall with AFSCME and learn about the upcoming contract negotiations! https://mape.org/news/joint-negotiations-town-halls-planned-afscme-may-19

What’s disgusting? ---- Union Busting! What’s appalling? ------ Macalester Stalling! MAPE@MAC deserve a fair contract now!

Macalester staff deserve a living wage! Fair contract now!

TONIGHT! Thursday, May 14 MAPE at Macalester Informational picket for a fair contract 5-6:30 p.m. Macalester St. and Summit Ave.

Join us to kick off the 2026 campaign cycle with a training from MAPE! https://ow.ly/6oA150YXRro

MAPE and AFSCME Council 5 are teaming up for joint town halls to kick-off the bargaining cycle on Tuesday, May 19, at noon and 5 p.m. https://mape.org/news/joint-negotiations-town-halls-planned-afscme-may-19

MAPE members Sanderia Davis and Monica Weber attended the CD2 Convention this past weekend.

Scholarship honoring Alex Pretti announced at MCTC https://mape.org/news/scholarship-honoring-alex-pretti-announced-mctc

MAPE members at the CD5 convention this weekend.

Happy Mother's Day

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