Magler gained initiation into Local 455 in February 1981. Before going to work as a business agent nine years ago, he worked as a welder, mostly in power plants.
Wage hike shows what’s possible when workers join together, think big
December 19, 2018 by
Six years ago, it was dismissed as too radical. Today, $15 for all workers is written into St. Paul’s legislative code.
Twin Cities workers launch campaign to stop construction industry abuses
December 18, 2018 by
Workers organizing with CTUL kicked off the campaign with a march down Lake Street in Minneapolis.
Working people plan big push for paid family leave next year
December 17, 2018 by
“It’s simple, it’s popular and it’s the right thing to do,” St. Paul pastor Corinne Freedman Ellis said.
Shakopee workers demand safety, solutions from Amazon
December 14, 2018 by
Rep.-elect Ilhan Omar to protesting workers: “I am excited that you recognize your power.”
In some local unions, #MeToo has galvanized members
December 14, 2018 by
Workplace cultures don’t change on their own.
Concrete Christmas display brightens Cement Masons’ holiday party
December 4, 2018 by
It’s a seasonal tradition Local 633 apprentices carried on this year with help from Twin Cities Plasters Local 265.
Fight for $15’s next target: MSP Airport
November 26, 2018 by
Nearly 3,000 workers would benefit from raising MSP’s minimum wage to $15, a boost of close to $13 million into the Twin Cities economy.
Bobby Kasper: Working people can be the difference Nov. 6
November 2, 2018 by
In Minnesota, we know what’s at stake. We’ve seen the attacks on working people in states around us.
Two years after Thanksgiving shock, Teamsters aren’t letting FLE off the hook
November 1, 2018 by
Members of Local 120 are still fighting for the wages they’re owed.
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