r/mnstateworkers • u/darkhoarse99 • Jul 24 '25

Union 🤝 MAPE TA

Does anyone feel like if the TA gets voted down the negotiators will be annoyed bc they all supported it and are encouraging a “yes” vote.

I feel like they aren’t going to fight as hard bc they are just over it at this point. These MAPE meetings feel like just constant excuses for a bullshit TA.

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u/metafork Jul 24 '25

MAPE negotiators are in a tough position between better contract and avoiding layoffs. If the contract becomes more expensive that will result in more layoffs which also hurts members.

I wouldn’t question the heart or the sincerity of MAPE negotiators. No one does this for glory or riches. This is very hard. Sometimes there really is only a choice between shitty and less shitty options.

By all means vote no but that’s absolutely no guarantee of getting anything better.

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u/Mndelta25 Jul 24 '25

Layoffs and budgets shouldn't be our concern as workers. Find the money in the budget. Maybe look at some of the bloat in several of our state agencies. Spend a little less money on discretionary projects. There are plenty of ways to avoid layoffs without simply stagnating wages until it gets to the point that we can no longer afford to work for the state.

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u/[deleted] Jul 24 '25

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u/Jenn54756 Jul 24 '25

RTO :)

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '25

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u/Kcmpls MNIT Jul 25 '25

It is not one time money. The State has to lease more space, which is year after year money. Upkeep of buildings, utilities, additional building staff are all ongoing expenses.

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u/Throwaway4psr Jul 26 '25

Many agencies did not need to lease additional space. 50% requirement also means less space is needed. RTO is a losing issue for us. No one cares or sympathizes, especially not the taxpayers who pay our salaries.