Union Contracts and Bargaining Units

St. Cloud State University supports six distinct employee unions, each representing specific roles and responsibilities across campus. Each union operates under its own collective bargaining agreement and designated work areas. Minnesota State has employees in bargaining units identified by the Public Employees Labor Relation Act.

Labor Union Contracts

Find information on labor union contracts and plans, work areas, and seniority rosters for all bargaining units at SCSU.

AFSCME

American Federation of State, County, Municipal Employees

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Council 5, AFL-CIO, is a classified bargaining unit representing more than 43,000 workers. Seniority rosters are posted by November 30 and May 31 each year.

IFO

Inter Faculty Organization

The Inter Faculty Organization (IFO), State University Instructional Unit 209, is a union representing faculty members at Minnesota's seven state universities, advocating for their rights, professional interests, and working conditions through collective bargaining and contract enforcement. The seniority roster is posted by November 1 each year.

MAPE

Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

The Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE) bargaining unit includes professional employees who perform a wide array of specialized, professional services. Seniority rosters are posted by November 30 and May 31 each year.

MMA

Middle Management Association

Middle Management Association (MMA) is an independent unaffiliated public employee union which represents almost 3000 supervisors employed by the State of Minnesota. Seniority rosters are posted by November 30 and May 31 each year.

MNA

Minnesota Nurses Association

The Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) bargaining unit is comprised of approximately 760 registered nurses who provide direct nursing care and regulatory services in state operated health facilities throughout Minnesota. Seniority rosters are posted by November 30 and May 31 each year. 

MSUAASF

Minnesota State University Association of Administrative & Service Faculty

The Minnesota State University Association of Administrative & Service Faculty (MSUAASF) bargaining unit represents non-teaching faculty in professional positions. The seniority roster is posted by November 1 each year. 

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