Corporate special interests and Republicans in the Legislature are trying to pull the rug out from under workers fighting for $15 in St. Paul.
As momentum for $15 builds in St. Paul, so does concern over corporate interference
March 23, 2018 by 1 Comment
Proposal to slash special ed stuns Cambridge-Isanti parents, staff
March 21, 2018 by
“It was basically a slap in the face to us, that we don’t mean anything,” special-ed para Melanie Custer said.
Drawing closer to union elections, Delta workers plan April 4 rally
March 19, 2018 by
“Delta uses all their friends and allies to defeat unions,” former baggage handler and longtime union activist Kip Hedges said. “We must do the same to win union representation.”
Nationwide campaign to fight cancer launches at Twin Cities union grocers
March 16, 2018 by
The campaign will encourage customers to donate $1 or more at checkout, with proceeds supporting cancer research and copay support.
Smith hits the ground running in fight to save pensions
March 15, 2018 by
The newly appointed senator landed one of eight seats on a congressional “super-committee” to address the looming retirement crisis.
Why aren’t more women entering the construction trades?
March 8, 2018 by
On International Women’s Day, it’s worth noting one area of the U.S. economy where the wage gap is uniquely narrow: construction.
USW’s Parzino made a career of paper, politics and putting working folks first
March 2, 2018 by
“Steelworkers have always believed in strong health and safety, not only for ourselves but the communities we live and work in.”
Jesse Paggen: We can emerge stronger after Janus – and we must
March 1, 2018 by
“My union has been working hard to make certain we don’t let any divide-and-conquer techniques rip us apart.”
‘Women in Construction Week’ begins Monday
February 28, 2018 by
Events are open to tradeswomen, students and anyone interested in learning more about a career in the construction industry.
Mining execs greeted by striking workers, allies at Minneapolis convention
February 26, 2018 by
“Wherever they go, we’ll follow them,” striking Hecla miner James Hogan said.
