Professional Employees Association

The Professional View newsletter for October – December 2024 is now available.

Highlights include:

• a note about the potential removal of remote work from Mike Wilde, Legal Council
• An update on performance pay, safety, and 2025 pay increases from Patty Lammers, City Negotiations Chair
• a call for stewards for in the Office of Financial Services/Empowerment, Parks, and PED
• a reminder about the upcoming Stewards, Staff, & Executive Committe Meeting & Dinner at Obb’s Sports Bar & Grill, 1347 Burns Ave, 5:30-7:00 pm

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The PEA General Membership and Executive Commitee Elections meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2024*, at Mancini’s Char House, 531 7th St W, Saint Paul.

*Please note, our reservation at Mancini’s is for Tuesday October 15, NOT October 8 as previously communicated.

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, $40 for Nonmembers (payable at the door)

RSVP

RSVP by noon on Friday, October 11, 2024 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. 

The Professional View newsletter for July – September 2024 is now available.

Highlights include:

• an update from President Beth Ulrich regarding Earned Sick and Safe Time
• a reflection on the performance-based compensation plan roll-out from Mike Wilde, Legal Counsel
• nomination and election notice for the seven executive committee positions
• a reminder about the upcoming Fall General Membership meeting and upcoming Executive Board elections taking place on October 8 at Mancini’s Char House
• an in-depth update on school contract negotiations from Mike Dosedel, Schools Negotiations Chair

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The Stewards & Executive Committee Meeting and Dinner will be held Wednesday, July 10, 2024, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Shamrocks.

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

Reservations Required

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

Please plan to arrive by 5:30 p.m. so we can order promptly. Dinner selections will be made from a limited menu including: burgers, sandwiches, and a salad. Black bean burgers and gluten-free buns available for our vegetarian & gluten free folks. Your dinner may include a non-alcoholic beverage of your choice.

The Professional View newsletter for April – June 2024 is now available.

Highlights include:

• an update from President Beth Ulrich regarding the discussion on overtime pay at the Spring General Membership meeting
• a reflection of labor laws and limits on work hours from Mike Wilde, Legal Counsel
• city negotiations updates including information on the city-wide Labor Management Committee (LMC) on Safety and performance pay
• a list with biographies of the new stewards
• upcoming event reminders including the Stewards, Staff, & Executive Committee meeting & dinner and General Membership meeting

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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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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.

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

Download the 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!

Download the Elections Special newsletter.

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.