MPRnews reports two Unions representing thousands of State of Minnesota Employees have reached tentative contract agreements. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 5 and the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE) say the agreements came after marathon negotiations. AFSCME has not yet set a date for a ratification vote. MAPE Members will vote on their agreement in August. “This tentative agreement is the direct result of the incredible strength, solidarity and determination shown by our Union Members from every corner of our state who were determined to fight for economic justice and the public services they provide every day,” AFSCME Council 5 Executive Director Bart Andersen said. “Because we stood together, we beat back disastrous proposals that would have gutted our health insurance, frozen our wages and cost our families thousands every year.” Among the provisions of the agreements, the Unions said they blocked changes that would have significantly raised out-of-pocket insurance costs for their Members.

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