What Is Mountain States Employers Council?

• A non-profit membership organization, founded in 1939, designed to partner with employers to maintain effective employer/employee relationships.
  
• A "one-stop shopping" resource for members in the areas of human resource management, employment law, surveys and training.
  
• A service organization with a staff of over 130, whose mission it is to help build effective, successful employers.
  
• A clearinghouse of information and services where members receive consultation, direct assistance and representation in the complex human resource and employment law issues facing their businesses.
  
• An organization of more than 2,700 members that includes a wide cross-section of industries and both large and small employers, public and private.
  
• A community resource governed by a 30-member board of top business leaders.

A Brief History of MSEC

Mountain States Employers Council has a rich history that mirrors the changing face of human resource management over the past 60 years. Here are some highlights of where we've been and how we've grown.

1935 National Labor Relations Act passed - Union movement begins with two million members nationwide - collective bargaining

1939 Colorado Employers Council formed - 100 members share labor relations and wage data

1945 Renamed Mountain States Employers Council, Inc. - 250 regional members - Start of services beyond labor relations

1952 Foreman Training Program underway - Expansion of survey function - One-story facility built at 1790 Logan

1958 Staff of 20 - First Industrial Relations Conference for members

1962 Four departments - 1,800 participants in training programs - Expansion of MSEC services to non-unionized companies

1980 Five departments - Increased survey, training and employee relations services - Expansion of facilities to second building

1989 1,400 members - 15,000 participants in training programs - Staff of 60

1999 Services in all areas of employment law, human resources, surveys and training - 2,020 members; staff of 100+ - 30,000 participants annually in training programs - Building of additional, five-story office facility

2000 Opening of MSEC's Southern Colorado Regional Office at 6760 Corporate Drive, Suite 200 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

2006 Opening of MSEC's Northern Colorado Regional Office at 2038 Vermont Drive, Ste. 201 in Fort Collins, Colorado.

MSEC Today

Why Should Your Organization Become A Member?

To receive expert assistance in governmental regulations, human resources, wage and benefit surveys, labor relations and management development ... all available through your membership.

To gain expert "hands-on" help that is only a telephone call away. Whatever your problem, we'll work with you to reach a solution.

To help your organization avoid litigation and remain union-free by developing and implementing sound policies and procedures.

To receive the most current information available on employment legislation, compensation and benefit surveys, training trends and economic data that affect your business.

To access hundreds of practical, informative training programs for managers, supervisors and human resource professionals.

To receive personalized service through the MSEC professional staff member assigned to your account.

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What Do Our Members Expect From MSEC?

Competence. We have assembled a highly experienced staff to counsel members on a wide variety of issues. Our professionals include attorneys and seasoned business specialists in human resource management, surveys, and training and development.

What Do Our Members Say About MSEC?

"I know that I can count on MSEC to answer my questions. The resources that MSEC has in its employees is invaluable."
   Health District of Northern La

"We receive answers in a very timely manner if not immediately. Support is very helpful and easy to talk to about concerns and issues within our company."
   Hoopeston Foods Denver Corp.

"Right now, MSEC is my ONLY HR resource, so I rely on MSEC for everything."
   Liberty Home Loans Inc.

"Because you are there. Because we need help. Because we need the training you provide. Because we don't know something. We are a small company and do not have an HR Department. The person who handles HR also handles other areas, so when a 'sticky' situation/problem arises that we are unsure about, or just need to make sure we are on the right track, we are able to call on MSEC."
   Allegiant Management LLC

"A very quick and quality response to requests for information. The trainers we have hired for on-site seminars have been excellent. The trainers are well prepared, professional, and supply quality handout materials to support the learning."
   Altitude TV

"We are a small company, which had been operating with no formal HR policy/dept. and felt at risk for potential employer/ee issues in the future. We interviewed many different services for management of benefits/HR and came to the conclusion that with our small size and in-house accountant, we did not need a costly out-sourcing of these services, however we did need help with HR issues. MSEC came highly recommended from various people we contacted asking for referrals."
   Centennial Mental Health Center

"Being a small company, in a remote area in a one person department AND being new to HR, MSEC has been a life saver to me personally and a professional help to the company, even in our short time as members."
   Allegiant Management LLC

"Tim Settle's service to our company has been invaluable. I have slept at night knowing the appropriate information to operate with when an unsettling situation has arisen."
   Bolder Staffing Inc