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MPEC-UNIT G BARGAINING AGREEMENT 2021-2023

Weingarten rights guarantee an employee the right to Union representation during an investigatory interview. These rights, established by the Supreme Court, in 1975 in the case of J'. Weingarten Inc,, must be claimed by the employee. The supervisor has no obligation to inform an employee that s/he is entitled to Union representation.

MPEC Constitution, updated July 2015.

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What does it mean to be in a union?
Unions provide the opportunity for working women and men to join together for a voice at work so that they can collectively address the things they care about. Respect, fairness, professional development and training and input in workplace processes are reasons people join their union.  

Unionized workers have the ability to negotiate a contract with their employers. They have a voice in how their jobs get done, creating a more stable, productive workforce that provides better services and products.

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Who is MPEC?
MPEC is the union that represents Maryland State Professional Employees. In 1996, Maryland Department of Budget and Management separated state employees into separate bargaining units to be represented by specific unions. Professional job classifications are assigned to unit G by the Department of Budget and Management to be represented by MPEC.

I’ve never heard of MPEC, why are you talking to us now?
MPEC has been representing professional state employees since 1996.   All but four state agencies have been a part of

This Memorandum of Understanding, or MOU, is the written contract between the State of Maryland and State Employees in Bargaining Unit G, Scientific, Administrative and Professional employees.  It defines roles, responsibilities and rights of each party as they relate to employment, working conditions and benefits. All members of Bargaining Unit G are protected under this agreement.

Click here to download a copy of the 2021-2023 MOU for Unit G.

Article 6. Wages
Section 1D. Pay Equity Adjustment 

Effective December 22, 2021, existing employees in a unit shall receive a salary adjustment to match the step of the newly hired employee where:

1. the new employee is hired on or after the date of signing this Amendment; and
2. the step of the new employee is higher than an existing employee in the same unit, grade, and classification; and
3. the higher step of the new employee is due to market conditions, as determined by the Appointing Authority.

For the purposes of this section, a unit is defined as a group of employees under the direct
supervision of