Team MAPE Newsletter

September 3rd, 2009


  • Happy Labor Day! Labor Day is a time to celebrate the achievements of the labor movement, and to remember the people and events that have helped to advance our cause. This weekend, Labor Day events will be held all across the state. CLICK HERE FOR A FULL LIST OF LABOR DAY EVENTS.


  • Team MAPE Videos! Team MAPE has produced three videos highlighting the work we as MAPE members do. CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THESE VIDEOS.


  • Save the date! The 2010 Team MAPE Day on the Hill event will be held on March 31st at the Capitol. Each year, MAPE members converge at the Capitol to lobby their legislators on key MAPE issues, like preventing layoffs, protecting retirement benefits and stopping the privatization of state services. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2010 DAY ON THE HILL. Do you know how your legislators rate? CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2009 TEAM MAPE LEGISLATIVE SCORECARDS.


  • Team MAPE PAC Vacancy - The Team MAPE PAC has one vacancy with approximately two years remaining in the term. If you are interested in getting involved with the political side of MAPE including screening candidates, endorsing candidates, educating members, assisting in campaigns, and helping make decisions surrounding the Team MAPE web site, we would encourage you to apply. Applications will be accepted until close of business on 9/19/09. Please email kkillian@mape.org to request an application.


  • Combined Charities Campaign - Soon, the 2009 Combined Charities Campaign will be swinging into high gear. MAPE wholeheartedly endorses the Combined Charities Campaign, which runs during the month of October this year. We encourage all MAPE members to generously donate to these very worthwhile causes. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.