1. March 2018 Treasurer’s Report
Monthly expenses
Budget planning summary

2. March 2018 Education Minnesota Foundation Grants!
4 Awarded to Rochester teachers
Amy Landherr
Kaytee Sloan
Leah Baethke
Heidi Dube

3. 2018-19 Budget Planning Summary
Timeline - Overview: March - Budget Proposal: Today - FR’s vote on budget: May

4. Most asked question over the past month:
When did Minnesota become a right-to-work state? Answer: We aren’t yet, but if (when) the Janus case is decided in the Supreme Court, we will have the same ability to collect dues from all members as a right-to-work state. After Janus: Non-members = No dues paid, yet all benefits received.

6. How are wages impacted?
Click HERE to link to a description of the above statistical analysis from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

7. Closer to Home…
ACT 10 Passes in Wisconsin Loss in wages = $5,500 from 2011 to Your annual dues = $ for

8. So, What does Right to Work mean to our Membership?
According to Education Minnesota, Union memberships in states that adopt Right-to—Work legislation drops 15% to 20% in the first year.
The budget for next year aimed to cut ~15% from our discretionary spending
Budget
Budget (with a 15% cut)
Amount Cut
Revenue
$234,940.00
$195,500.00
$34,500
Expenses
$237,060.00
$197,200.00
$34,800

9. Our thoughts going into this
It is essential to maintain a full-time release President for him or her to remain effective
Reduce / cut money from areas that benefit fewer members
Don’t raise dues

10. Proposal After discussion with Dan and Vince, here are our thoughts:
Cut 3 NEA delegates (+$7,200)
Cut 2 HS Scholarships (+$2,000)
Reduce REA Banquet (+$2,000)
Cut 48 days from officer stipends ($17,376)
Reduce Pres. Training (+$1,000)
Reduce PD (+$500)
Total Savings = $30,600

11. Full Budget Outline
Go to and find the budget documents on the right hand side to view them.
FR’s will be asked to vote on this budget in May, so please give them (or me) feedback before then.

12. Questions?
If you have any questions or clarifications please feel free to contact me at:
Spring in Minnesota