One could say that, for our union, all this focus on transparency is the result of the last IA Basic Agreement ratification vote. That is certainly a piece of it, …
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FeaturesFrom The National Executive Director
Cathy’s Column: Changes Are Coming That Will Make Our Union Stronger
by Cathy Repola6 minutes read“There has been in recent years a growing and unreasonable pressure, and an increasingly unrealistic workload, put upon many of our members in the classifications we represent. All of this …
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DepartmentsFeaturesFrom The National Executive Director
Cathy Repola: Understanding the MPI Plans is Key to Our Future
by Cathy Repola5 minutes readA brief overview of the 2021 year-end financial highlights of the MPI Plans
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FeaturesFrom The National Executive DirectorMembership Outreach
Cathy Repola: Members Are Calling for Change. Here’s How We’re Answering.
by Cathy Repola3 minutes readHere’s How We Can Move Toward Change
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From The National Executive DirectorWeb Exclusives
Cathy Repola: Moving Forward After Tough Contract Talks
by Cathy Repola4 minutes readThe past few months have been tough, but they point to a bright future.
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FeaturesFrom The National Executive Director
Cathy Repola: Pandemic Offers a Chance to Reset Our Work-Life Balance
by Cathy Repola5 minutes readIf you were fortunate enough to continue working, and you have families or loved ones with whom you live, remote work has blurred the lines between those two distinct parts …
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FeaturesFrom The National Executive DirectorIn Memoriam
Cathy Repola: Remembering Diane Adler, MPEG Secretary and a True Unionist
by Cathy Repola5 minutes readIt is said that a union is all about the collective strength of its members, and about how coming together as a large group can bring about change.
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One very important component of our staff is the contract enforcement department. Many members come in direct contact with these folks for work-related issues, but even then, much of what …
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From The National Executive Director
Cathy’s Column: After a Year of Struggle and Challenge, There’s Hope Ahead
by Cathy Repola4 minutes readLet us remain consistently proud of what we can achieve through unity, strive always to be better, and open our hearts and our minds to the differences we have and …
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From The National Executive Director
Cathy Repola: We Have Two Epidemics Today
by Cathy Repola5 minutes readThere are two epidemics today. One is COVID-19, and the need it has created to help our members to ultimately overcome it and return to work safely. The other is …