MPSEA Members,

As many of you are aware, it has been an ongoing goal of MPSEA over the last several years to eliminatepay gaps between our members and sworn MFD / MPD Staff. Efforts in finalizing the City’s 2023 budgetaround this time last year yielded considerable progress towards this goal. Similarly, after coordinatingwith the Mayor on the proposed budget for 2024, we are pleased to share the following wage increaseslooking forward:

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• 1% permanent wage increase in October 2023 (Payroll #24, previously negotiated for this year’s budget)

• 4% permanent wage increase in January 2024 (Payroll TBD)

• 2% permanent wage increase in July 2024 (Payroll TBD)

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Overall, these wage increases will eliminate the aforementioned pay gap by the end of 2024 and alsohelp to address general cost of living concerns amid inflation and other rising expenses that we continueto see.

We would like to thank our partner organizations of Local 6000, Local 236, and the MCAA for theirongoing efforts with us in helping to make this happen. We would also like to thank the Mayor formaking employee wages one of the priorities in the 2024 budget and, looking even further ahead, weappreciate the Mayor’s verbal commitment on working to ensure that pay gaps will not re-emerge in2025 and beyond.

As always, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to any Board member.

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Solidarity,

The MPSEA Board

MPSEA Members,

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As the City continues to move forward with plans for conducting a compensation study, we wanted to make you aware of additional resources and opportunities to be heard during these early stages of the process:

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• Human Resources has put together a FAQ webpage which touches on many of the same important questions that we have been receiving from membership.

• For additional information and input, employees are invited to register for a listening session which will “be an opportunity to hear more about the process the City is going through, and to give input on long term issues with the City’s compensation plan and how it is managed.”

These options are of course in addition to reaching out to the MPSEA Board at any time; Board members will be participating throughout this process and working with Human Resources to keep members apprised of notable updates as they develop.

Solidarity,

The MPSEA Board

MPSEA Members,

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In addition to the 2% increase in wages that took effect on the most recent paychecks, we wanted to send a quick reminder to our membership about extra money coming this week!  Permanent employees who were active as of 1/1/2023 will receive a one-time $1,000 payment this week, separate of their regular upcoming paycheck.  Those who participate in direct deposit will receive a second email notification and deposit into their net pay account.  Employees without direct deposit will receive 2 checks.  This payment is considered regular taxable earnings and is authorized through the approved 2023 Operating Budget.

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The MPSEA Board would also like to announce a new member to fill our final recent vacancy!  We are happy to welcome Mike Miller (Economic Development), who has a long history with the City and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge that will be of great benefit to MPSEA and our ongoing goals.

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As always, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to any Board member.

Solidarity,

The MPSEA Board

MPSEA Members,

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As an update to our November posting, the dates that the respective wage increases will appear on your paycheck are detailed below.  In 2023, Comp Groups 18, 43, and 44 (along with all other General Municipal Employees) can now expect the following:

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• 2% permanent wage increase beginning with Payroll #2 (12/25/2022 - 1/7/2023); pay date 1/20/2023

• $1,000 one-time "Inflation Stimulus" issued alongside Payroll #3, separate of the standard pay stub*

• 2% permanent wage increase in July will appear on Payroll #16

• 1% permanent wage increase in October will appear on Payroll #24

Overall, these wage increases will bring the aforementioned pay gap down to 3% by the end of 2023 and also help to address general cost of living concerns amid inflation and other rising expenses that we are seeing.

In addition to this exciting news, the MPSEA Board would like to announce a new member!  Zach Commons (City IT) has graciously stepped in to fill one of the recently vacated seats held by Caroline Burger and Tyson Roessler.  The MPSEA Board would like to extend its thanks to both Caroline and Tyson for their years of excellent service to the organization and the City.  If you or anyone you know has interest in serving on the MPSEA Board, please reach out to any of our Board members!

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Finally (for now), a belated Happy New Year!  We have more to do in 2023 and appreciate the ongoing support of our membership.  Please help us in continuing to spread the word about the work that MPSEA does on behalf of City employees.  As always, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to any Board member.

Solidarity,

The MPSEA Board

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*Any tax or direct deposit changes submitted for Payroll #3 will also be applied to this payment.  This payment is applicable to all permanent staff that were active as of 1/1/2023

MPSEA Members,

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The City’s 2023 budget passed last night, and we are pleased to report that this included our proposed budget amendment that will further help to close the 6% pay gap between our members and sworn MFD / MPD Staff.  In 2023, Comp Groups 18, 43, and 44 (along with all other General Municipal Employees) can now expect the following:

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• 2% permanent wage increase in January

• $1,000 one-time payment in February

• 2% permanent wage increase in July

• 1% permanent wage increase in October

Overall, these wage increases will bring the aforementioned pay gap down to 3% by the end of 2023 and also help to address general cost of living concerns amid inflation and other rising expenses that we are seeing.

We would like to thank our partner organizations of Local 6000, Local 236, and the MCAA for their ongoing efforts with us in helping to make this happen.  We would also like to extend thanks to Alders Michael Verveer, Yannette Figueroa Cole, Tag Evers, and Sheri Carter for their support of this proposed amendment at the Finance Committee meeting ahead of this week’s Common Council proceedings.

MPSEA hopes that all employees enjoy a happy, safe and healthy holiday season with their friends and families!  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to any Board member.

Solidarity,

The MPSEA Board