About me

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My name is Michael Yost.

I am running to be the next statewide Secretary for MAPE.

I hope I can count on your support.

Who am I?

I have been part of the labor movement for over a decade. I currently serve as a local Secretary, Contract Action Team leader (LCAT), steward, and Delegate in local 401.

I am running for statewide Secretary because I want to see MAPE realize its potential as a fighting, strike-ready union, where every member has a voice.

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I work as a research analyst on corporate tax policy in the Tax Research division at the Minnesota Department of Revenue. I tell politicians how laws will impact the state budget.

I spent my childhood in Mexico, but grew up in Oklahoma. I moved to Florida for grad school. While there, I helped lead a union chapter representing 3,000 graduate workers.

I am now proud to call Minnesota home. I live in Fridley with my wife, Amy. We own a house together and we have three dogs.

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Turbo

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Luca

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Bernie

Please click through, and read more about why I believe my ideas and experience make me suited to serve our union.

Other people have said some nice things about me. You can read my endorsements here.

A picture of Michael at the statewide membership blitz earlier this year. Michael is sitting cross-legged in an office chair and seems to be explaining something.

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