The Minneapolis Professional Employees Association (MPEA) is the certified collective bargaining unit representing approximately 500 professional workers employed by the City of Minneapolis.
MPEA is a local labor association rather than part of a national union. We are governed by our own Constitution and Bylaws and managed by an elected board consisting of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and up to five At-large members. MPEA contracts a labor attorney for legal counsel and actions.
MPEA provides critical services to the employees it represents:
- MPEA negotiates the terms and conditions of employment with the city, on behalf of the employees, to secure favorable labor contracts.
- MPEA enforces the terms and conditions of the contract, serving as representative and advocate for employees. Actions range from informal discussions with management the filing of formal grievances.
- MPEA holds management accountable to complying with existing labor and employment laws.
- MPEA assists employees in day-to-day workplace problems that arise.
- MPEA collaborates with the employer to help provide employees with the best possible benefits packages and offerings.
- MPEA works with the employers to drive policy for emerging issues such as work from home and hybrid work options as alternative work arrangements.
MPEA is powered by the solidarity of its professional members, who are organized to pursue a meaningful and rewarding employment experience at the City of Minneapolis.