Professional Employees Endorse Dan Kessler

In my clinical practice, I rely every day on state services, health systems, and social safety nets managed by dedicated professionals. The 18,000 members of MAPE are the quiet engine behind Minnesota’s state government, conducting vital research, managing healthcare programs, protecting our natural environment, and keeping our public systems running smoothly. Earning MAPE’s endorsement is a true honor. In Saint Paul, I will be a firm advocate for investing in our professional state workforce, defending competitive pay and benefits, protecting flexible workplace standards, and ensuring our state agencies have the resources to serve every Minnesotan effectively.

Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

The Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE) represents over 18,000 state professional employees across Minnesota. Uniting specialists across more than 400 distinct job classifications—including healthcare professionals, data analysts, environmental scientists, social workers, and IT specialists—MAPE members are the technical, administrative, and scientific backbone of Minnesota state government.

Who They Are & What They Stand For

• The State’s Professional Workforce: MAPE members deliver essential public services, managing state programs, protecting public health, safeguarding natural resources, and maintaining critical digital and administrative infrastructure.

• Champions for Effective Public Service: The union advocates for modern, well-resourced state agencies, competitive compensation, remote/flexible work protections, and workload standards that attract and retain top professional talent.

• Defenders of Good Governance: MAPE members bring nonpartisan expertise and dedicated public service to state operations, advocating for policy decisions grounded in data, research, and long-term public benefit.

MAPE at a Glance