HR Update

Matt Gingerich next to a tree
Meet Matt Gingerich

“I’m working toward becoming a certified arborist, and the University is a great place to grow my skills. 

“Well-maintained trees help keep our buildings cooler, reduce our energy expenditure, sequester carbon, and provide a welcoming campus environment. We actively manage more than 10,000 trees by pruning them, treating them for illnesses, and, if needed, taking down dying trees to replace them with healthy new trees. 

“Being able to bike to work, learning from knowledgeable coworkers, and banking my overtime for more vacation are other reasons why I like working at the U.”—Matt Gingerich, Assistant Gardener, Teamsters Local 320  

Favorite tree: sugar maple

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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Grievance Settlement Process

New process for HR Leads to request a MOU or grievance settlements about applicable union/collective bargaining agreements

UMN Requirements for New Employee Orientation Meetings

Reminder: the University must comply with NEO requirements under PELRA.

Self-Service Life Events Launching Monday, May 13

Benefits-eligible employees can adjust marriage, divorce, birth or adoption of a child, a change in eligibility, or another life event.

PAT Transition Guide

Toolkit will help HR leads prepare supervisors for PAT transition.

Retiree Access Changing

Reminder that non-emeriti retired employees need to update their benefit information.