Team MAPE Newsletter

August 6th, 2009


  • Team MAPE Videos! From day-to-day services to performing above and beyond the call of duty during a crisis, MAPE members' work is "just incredible." Team MAPE has produced three videos highlighting the work we has MAPE members do. CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THESE VIDEOS.


  • Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback to the GRC! The Team MAPE Government Relations Committee received over 35 communications regarding the 2010 Team MAPE legislative priorities. Topics included issues such as universal health care and retirement benefits. The Team MAPE GRC will meet this week to draft the Legislative priorities, which will be proposed and ratified at the September Delegate Assembly meeting. The GRC priorities provide direction for our legislative efforts at the Capitol, endorsement screenings and caucus resolutions. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.


  • Longtime MAPE member named to task force. Deb Schadegg, a former statewide president and current Board member of MAPE, was appointed to a corrections strategic management and operations advisory task force established by the state Legislature during the 2009 legislative session. Schadegg received her appointment from Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.


  • Notice of statewide elections and opening of nominations. Nominations will open on July 28, 2009, and will close on Sept. 26, 2009, (at the Delegate Assembly) for MAPE Statewide Officer positions. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.


  • The results: MAPE's 2009 Member Communications Survey- In 2009, MAPE faced two inter-related challenges: a large state budget deficit and contract negotiations. In an effort to raise awareness of these issues among MAPE's membership and in the public arena, the MAPE Board of Directors launched an aggressive campaign to focus MAPE's public message and our capacity for internal organizing. As part of this effort, MAPE is committed to soliciting regular feedback from its members, to improve the quality of communication and opportunities for members to be active in their union.

    The 2009 Member Communication Survey was sent to 9,965 MAPE members, 2,233 members completed the survey. This represents 18% of our total membership. CLICK HERE TO READ THE SURVEY RESULTS.


    • The 2009-2011 MAPE contract is now online CLICK HERE