MPSEA Members,

Your MPSEA Board recently attended the Union & Association Quarterly Meeting with the Mayor. Below are the key takeaways from the Q4 meeting:

• The 2026 COLA (cost of living) wage increase will be 3%, which will keep us at pay parity with protective service staff!

• All members are encouraged to take the #TeamCity Employee Survey - The goal of the survey is to help City Leadership better understand staff experiences and identify areas for meaningful organizational change. The survey is completely anonymous and presented in an easy-to-understand format that should take less than 15 minutes.

• All members are encouraged to sign up for the Combined Campaign. This charitable campaign allows employees to directly invest in programs that assist our residents and neighbors and help to sustain our wider community. Find more information on the Combined Campaign website. You can also support the initiative by participating in the MMB and CCB food drives for non-perishable items.

Thank you all for your continued support of MPSEA.  If you have any questions, you can reach out to any one of our Board members.

Solidarity,

MPSEA Board

MPSEA members,

A quick update for members regarding the City’s upcoming October 24th pay date. MPSEA’s annual dues of $20 will be accounted for as part of the paycheck that is issued at that time. Annual dues, which have remained the same for nearly 20 years, continue to help the association cover ongoing costs, including things such as:

• Obtaining outside legal assistance on an as-needed basis

• Collaborations with other supportive groups and labor organizations

• Annual meeting expenses

• General operating resources

• Any other potential expenses that would appropriately support MPSEA’s ongoing mission to advocate for our members on issues such as wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Thank you all for your continued support of MPSEA. If you have any questions, you can reach out to any one of our Board members.

Solidarity,

MPSEA Board

Members of Comp Groups 18, 43 and 44,

MPSEA is looking for an interested person to join the Board! Although an important role, serving on the MPSEA Board is not a huge time commitment. Board meetings typically occur monthly.

For over forty years, the Madison Professional and Supervisory Employee Association (MPSEA) has been advocating on behalf of the professional and supervisory employees working at the City of Madison. MPSEA supports our members on issues of wages, benefits, working conditions, and disciplinary hearings. We work in coalition with other employee organizations to inform City HR Staff, City leaders, and the community about the value that we bring to the City of Madison.

MPSEA Board Members are spread across various City of Madison agencies, ensuring that represented employees in all City departments have a voice in the Association. The current MPSEA Board includes:

• Zach Commons (IT)

• Eric Halvorson (Traffic)

• Pete Holmgren (Water Utility) – Vice President

• Scott Korth (Metro Transit)

• Marcus Pearson (Water Utility)

• Kelly Post (Parks) – Treasurer

• Alyssa Riphon (Civil Rights)

• Dan Rolfs (EDD) – President

• Vacant

If you are interested in potentially joining the MPSEA Board or have any questions, please reach out to any Board member at your convenience by or before July 31, 2025. Find more information on the MPSEA Website, including updates, resources, upcoming events and meetings.

Thank you,

The MPSEA Board

Members of Comp Groups 18, 43 and 44,

Following the Annual Meeting and Board elections, MPSEA is pleased to announce our newest Board members: Scott Korth (Metro Transit), Kelly Post (Parks), and Alyssa Riphon (Civil Rights).  

MPSEA Executive Board:

• President – Dan Rolfs

• Vice President – Pete Holmgren

• Treasurer – Kelly Post

• Secretary – Vacant

Full MPSEA Board:

• Zach Commons (IT)

• Eric Halvorson (Traffic)

• Pete Holmgren (Water Utility)

• Scott Korth (Metro Transit)

• Marcus Pearson (Water Utility)

• Kelly Post (Parks)

• Alyssa Riphon (Civil Rights)

• Dan Rolfs (EDD)

• Vacant

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to any Board member at your convenience. Find other updates, resources, and information about events and meetings on the MPSEA website.

Solidarity,

The MPSEA Board

Members of Comp Groups 18, 43, and 44:

This year MPSEA will hold our Annual Membership Meeting at two separate times and formats to provide maximum opportunity for our members to attend. The dates, times, and locations (both virtual and in person) are below:

Virtual Meeting:

Date: April 10, 2024

Time:  Noon – 1 PM

Location: Virtual (A link will be sent prior to the meeting)

Agenda:

1. Annual Report

2. Board Elections Update

In Person Meeting with Mayoral Q&A:

Date: April 10, 2024

Time: 5:30 PM

Location: Vintage Brewing Company (674 S Whitney Way, Madison, WI 53711)

Refreshments: Food and drink provided

Agenda:

1. Mayoral Q&A

2. Annual Report

3. Board election update

*RSVP and Q&A information will be forthcoming

MPSEA Board Elections

As provided for under our bylaws, MPSEA has our annual elections for the Board this spring. If you wish to run for one of the board seats, please send a one paragraph bio to Dan Rolfs, MPSEA Board President, stating who you are, and why you want to run for the Board by March 15, 2024. Elections will be held in late March prior to the Annual Meeting.

If you have any questions you can reach out to any Board member at your convenience. 

Solidarity,

The MPSEA Board