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January – March 2024 Newsletter

The Professional View newsletter for January – March 2024 is now available.

Highlights include:

  • an overview on new state laws affecting the workplace including Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
  • the current PEA calendar of events for 2024
  • information regarding steward realignment
  • details about the upcoming Spring General Membership meeting
  • information regarding deferred compensation benefits
  • a call for participation in a City Labor-Management Committee regarding workplace safety

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Stewards & Executive Committee Meeting & Dinner

The Stewards & Executive Committee Meeting and Dinner will be held Wednesday, January 10, 2024, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Shamocks (please note this is a venue change from previous meetings).

Location:
Shamrocks
995 7th Street W
Saint Paul, MN 55102
651-228-9925

Meeting: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner: 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Reservations Required

RSVP to Sara at sara.nurmela@ci.stpaul.mn.us by Monday, January 8.

We will be ordering from a limited menu which will include burgers, sandwiches, and a salad. Black bean burgers and gluten-free buns will be available for our vegetarian & gluten free folks.

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October – December 2023 Newsletter

The Professional View newsletter for October – December 2023 is now available.

Highlights include:

  • a letter from outgoing president Joe Musolf
  • an overview of contract language regarding overtime
  • information regarding deferred compensation benefits
  • a call for suggestions for meeting location
  • a call for participation in a City Labor-Management Committee regarding workplace safety

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Special 2023 Elections Newsletter

Executive Board elections will be held at the October 11 General Membership Meeting.

Don’t forget to RSVP for the dinner and membership meeting by Wednesday October 4 to sara.nurmela@ci.stpaul.mn.us and be sure to include your meal choice!  Gift card giveaway to be held at the end of the meeting. 

Mini bios are in the newsletter for all those currently running for executive board positions. 

Minutes from April general membership meeting are included on pages 5-7. 

Hope to see you at Mancini’s next month!

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General Membership Meeting October 11

The PEA General Membership meeting will be held on Wednesday October 11, 2023, at Mancini’s Char House, 531 7th St W, Saint Paul.

5:30 p.m. – Registration & Appetizers

6:00 p.m. – Dinner

6:30 p.m. — Meeting, including Elections and gift card giveaway

Cost: FREE for Members, $20 for Nonmembers (payable at the door)

RSVP

 RSVP by Friday September 29, 2023 to sara.nurmela@ci.stpaul.mn.us with your choice of entrée: steak, chicken, walleye, or vegetarian.

To request accommodations or ask questions about accessibility, please include a note with your RSVP email to sara.nurmela@ci.stpaul.mn.us to allow time to make arrangements if necessary.

PEA’s General Membership Meetings are a time to connect with other members, talk to union leadership, hear about the current state of PEA, and learn more about opportunities available to our members.

Don’t know anyone who will attending? Don’t worry, we’ll help you get connected and meet new people!

Everyone represented by PEA can attend the dinner/meeting, but only members may vote and participate fully in PEA. If you are not a member, please consider becoming a member today so you can be an active participant in your Association. Attendance at a general membership in the previous year is a requirement to run for an elected position in PEA. 

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Q3 Newsletter and Election Notice

The July – September 2023 issue of Professional View is now available.

Be sure to also see the Corrected Nomination and Election Notice for the October 11 elections.

Contents include:

Letter from the President

The Corner by Mike Wilde

Fall General Membership Meeting information

City Negotiations Update

Join the Safety Labor Management Committee!

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April – June 2023 Newsletter is Now Available

The April – June 2023 issue of Professional View, the PEA newsletter, is now available.

Download a copy of the newsletter.

Contents include:

  • Letter from the President, Joe Musolf
  • Steward and Executive Committee Meeting Information
  • The Corner by Mike Wilde, PEA Legal Counsel
  • New City Contract 2023 – 2025 Summary
  • Meet Your New School Negotiations Chair: Mike Dosedel
  • Stewards and Executive Committee Directory
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City Contract Information

Please read the information below in advance of the upcoming vote on PEA’s 2023-2025 contract with the City.

Voting will take place online May 16-17, 2023.

The electronic voting platform will be open from 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16th, until 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17th.

You voting link has been emailed to you.

Documents

Contract Overview

Tentative Agreement Presentation

2023-2025 Tentative Agreement Summary (Draft)

Appendix B: Performance-Based Compensation Plan

PEA Rates

January 1, 2023

March 1, 2023

January 1, 2024

January 1, 2025

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Q1 2023 Newsletter Now Available

The January – March 2023 issue of Professional Voice is now available.

Highlights include:

  • Letter from the President
  • The Corner by Mike Wilde
  • Calendar of Events
  • Spring General Membership Meeting Invitation
  • City Negotiations Update
  • Meet Your New Stewards

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Spring General Membership Meeting

General Membership Meeting - Spring 2023

The PEA General Membership meeting will be held on Wednesday April 12, 2023, at Joseph’s Grill, 140 Wabasha St S, Saint Paul.

5:30pm – Check in and social time

6:00pm – Dinner – Fajita buffet

Cost: FREE for Members, $20 for Nonmembers (payable at the door)

Dinner will be a fajita buffet. 

All dinners include a non-alcoholic beverage of your choice.

RSVP

 RSVP by Friday March 31, 2023 to sara.nurmela@ci.stpaul.mn.us 

To request accommodations or ask questions about accessibility, please include a note with your RSVP email to sara.nurmela@ci.stpaul.mn.us to allow time to make arrangements if necessary.

PEA’s General Membership Meetings are a time to connect with other members, talk to union leadership, hear about the current state of PEA, and learn more about opportunities available to our members. Don’t know anyone who will attending? Don’t worry, we’ll help you get connected and meet new people!

Everyone represented by PEA can attend the dinner/meeting, but only members may vote and participate fully in PEA. If you are not a member, please consider becoming a member today so you can be an active participant in your Association. Attendance at a general membership in the previous year is a requirement to run for an elected position in PEA.