State Employees, Inc.

Welcome to the SEI Member Resource Blog

Welcome to the State Employees Inc. (SEI) official blog — your go-to resource for member benefit updates, financial wellness tips, union news, and community spotlights for America’s essential workforce.

Whether you’re a first responder, educator, nurse, government worker, veteran, or military member, this blog is built for you. We’ll be publishing weekly articles covering:

  • Member Benefit Guides — How to maximize your SEI membership and unlock every discount available to you
  • Vendor Spotlights — Meet the local and national businesses offering exclusive deals to SEI members
  • Financial Wellness — Emergency relief resources, Afford Today program updates, and money-saving tips for public servants
  • Union News — SEI partnership announcements and endorsement updates from unions across the nation
  • First Responder Resources — Support, benefits, and recognition for police, fire, and EMS professionals
  • Educator Corner — Discounts and resources tailored for teachers and school staff

Who Is SEI?

State Employees Inc. has been serving America’s essential workforce since January 7, 1947. We are a 100% volunteer-led 501(c)(7) nonprofit, fiscally sponsored by FAS (a 501(c)(3) organization), dedicated to providing exclusive member benefits at the most affordable prices in the nation — just $5/year for active members, or a one-time $20 lifetime membership for retirees.

How to Use This Blog

Use the search bar at the top to find specific topics. Browse by category to find content relevant to your profession. Filter by audience to see only articles written for members like you.

Have a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at mnsei.inc@gmail.com or call (763) 307-2204.

Thank you for your service. You deserve every benefit SEI provides.

Community Impact — as of September 2026

1,087,588
Member Views
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States Reached
1947
Est. Jan 7
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STATE EMPLOYEES INC

Serving the Essential Workforce Since January 7, 1947

State Employees, Inc. (SEI) is a member-supported 501(c)(7) social and recreational organization serving eligible members of the essential workforce — teachers, civil servants, first responders, veterans and university staff. Founded January 7, 1947. SEI is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.

Qualifying charitable initiatives are administered through The Foundation for American Service (FAS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, separately from SEI membership dues and member-benefit activities.
All transactions via Stripe (credit card only). No static fee amounts published — reviewed annually.
Membership is open to eligible public employees. Paid membership is $5/year. Questions: mnsei.inc@gmail.com

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