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MEA Board of Directors – Election Results for Development Services

Hello MEA members, Thank you to everyone who voted in the elections for the MEA Board of Directors! Members are the union, and your participation makes us better and stronger. A big thank you to the MEA members who ran for election. A union doesn’t just happen; it takes the work of dedicated people. Everyone who put their names forward […]

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ON-LINE VOTING FOR THE MEA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION FOR POLICE IS NOW OPEN!

Electronic voting for MEA’s Board of Director Election for the Police Department is now open via MEA’s website.  Voting will continue through August 12 at 12:00 noon in order to ensure that members have ample time to vote. There are 7 candidates running for 5 seats for Police. Each of the candidates has written a statement of qualifications that you […]

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ON-LINE VOTING FOR THE MEA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION FOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES IS NOW OPEN!

Electronic voting for MEA’s Board of Director Election for the Development Services Department is now open via MEA’s website.  Voting will continue through August 12 at 12:00 noon in order to ensure that members have ample time to vote. There are 10 candidates running for 6 seats for Development Services. Each of the candidates has written a statement of qualifications […]

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ON-LINE VOTING FOR THE MEA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IS NOW OPEN!

Electronic voting for MEA’s Board of Director Election for the Economic Development Department is now open via MEA’s website.  Voting will continue through August 12 at 12:00 noon in order to ensure that members have ample time to vote. There are two candidates running for one seat for Economic Development. Each of the candidates has written a statement of qualifications […]

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ON-LINE VOTING FOR THE MEA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION FOR GENERAL SERVICES IS NOW OPEN!

Electronic voting for MEA’s Board of Director Election for the General Services Department is now open via MEA’s website.  Voting will continue through August 12 at 12:00 noon in order to ensure that members have ample time to vote. There are two candidates running for one seat for General Services. Each of the candidates has written a statement of qualifications […]

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ON-LINE VOTING FOR THE MEA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES IS NOW OPEN!

Electronic voting for MEA’s Board of Director Election for the Public Utilities Department is now open via MEA’s website.  Voting will continue through August 12 at 12:00 noon in order to ensure that members have ample time to vote. There are 11 candidates running for 8 seats for Public Utilities. Each of the candidates has written a statement of qualifications […]

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Important MEA Labor Contract Update: City and MEA Agree That Employees in Some Police Department Job Classifications May “Opt-in” to the Mandatory Furlough Program

The City and MEA have agreed that employees in some Police Department job classifications may “opt-in” to the mandatory furlough program.  By opting-in, these employees will take the 1.92% pay reduction over 26 pay periods in exchange for a general salary increase, have 40 hours of furlough added to their leave bank and keep their 24 hours of discretionary leave.  […]

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Call for Nominations for MEA’s Board of Directors

MEA is seeking members to run in the upcoming MEA Board of Directors election. Newly elected Board members will take office in September 2025 for a two-year term. MEA is a member-owned and member-operated organization. MEA has a tradition of robust participation and representation from our members, and that continued active involvement is critical to our success. So, if you […]

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MORE GOOD NEWS – MEA HAS SECURED AN ADDITIONAL 8% SPECIAL SALARY INCREASE FOR MANAGEMENT ANALYSTS – TO BE ADDED TO THE 9.5% GENERAL SALARY INCREASE IN NEW 3-YEAR CONTRACT

As a follow up to MEA’s E-blast regarding contract negotiations, MEA’s Tentative Agreement (TA) with the City includes an additional 8% special salary increase for Assistant Management Analyst, Associate Management Analyst, Senior Management Analyst, Records Management Analyst, and Senior Records Management Analyst job classifications. Accordingly, and assuming this TA is ratified by MEA’s membership, employees in these job classifications will receive the […]

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