News and Updates

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

In keeping with the long-standing tradition of taking an active role in the community, the MPSEA Board is making a contribution of $500 to the Second Harvest Foodbank. Contribution is part of the 38th annual city employees bowling tournament. The board encourages all of our members to participate as they are able, in both the food drive and the tournament!

Donate online at donate.secondharvestsw.org/team/625995 or bring a non-perishable food item to the event.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Solidarity,

The MPSEA Board

Budget Announcement Related to Referendum

With last month’s referendum passing, the City’s 2025 Operating Budget will now reflect a boost in revenue to avoid $5.6 million in cuts.

In addition to maintaining staff positions, we have received a 3% wage increase at the beginning of 2025 for general municipal employees and it remains part of the City’s approved 2025 Operating Budget.

Modifications to Pay Schedule:

General municipal employees: 3% increase

Standby pay: increased to $2.00 per hour.

Out of class pay:  increased to $0.75 per hour. 

The Common Council meetings for the 2025 budget, including budget deliberations and adopting the additional property tax levy, took place on November 11 at 5:30 p.m. in hybrid format.

Additional Resources:

• Statement from Mayor Rhodes-Conway on the City’s Referendum Result

• November 12 Common Council Meeting Details

  • Meeting Agenda

  • Register for Public Comment

  • Watch Online

• December 3 Committee on Employee Relations Meeting Details

  • Meeting Agenda

  • Meeting Minutes

• 2025 Operating Budget Executive Summary

  • Note that the alternative budget (referendum not passing) can be disregarded.

• MPSEA Website

  • Board Members

  • News

  • Meetings and Events

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

Solidarity,

The MPSEA Board

With last week’s referendum passing on the ballot by approximately 57% of the vote from Madison residents, the City’s 2025 Operating Budget will now reflect a boost in revenue to avoid $5.6 million in potential cuts.  With a number of proposed cuts involving MPSEA-represented positions, we are pleased to see that these drastic measures are no longer necessary to close the City’s budget gap, and we support the upcoming steps to adopt the additional property tax levy per the referendum.

In addition to maintaining staff positions, a 3% wage increase at the beginning of 2025 for general municipal employees remains part of the proposed 2025 Operating Budget.

The Common Council meetings for the 2025 budget hearings will take place on Tuesday, November 12, at 5:30 p.m. in hybrid format. Agenda items include budget deliberations and adopting the additional property tax levy.  If the Council doesn’t finish its work on the budgets during Tuesday’s meeting, the Council will reconvene in additional budget hearing meetings on the 13th and 14th as needed.

Additional Resources:

• Statement from Mayor Rhodes-Conway on the City’s Referendum Result

• November 12 Common Council Meeting Details

  • Meeting Agenda

  • Register for Public Comment

  • Watch Online

• 2025 Operating Budget Executive Summary

  • Note that the alternative budget (referendum not passing) can be disregarded.

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

Solidarity,

The MPSEA Board

The Wisconsin Policy Forum is hosting a free discussion on the upcoming referenda in Madison! This event will focus on the November 5 Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) referenda to raise property taxes by $100 million more than otherwise allowed under state law over the next four years and to allow the district to borrow up to $507 million to renovate or replace 10 schools. In addition, there will be a discussion on the $22 million operating referendum for the City of Madison.

There will be a brief presentation on the facts about the ballot questions and their impacts. Afterwards, there will be an interview with the Mayor and MMSD superintendent about the questions and follow that up with a discussion with two panelists.

Thursday, October 17, 2024

6:00 -- 7:30pm

Edgewater Hotel

1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison

Registration is free but required for this event. Register here.