The industry says it’s in trouble, but job openings in Minnesota restaurants have increased by 200 percent since 2014, when the minimum wage began to climb.
Area Building Trades councils honored for community outreach
April 20, 2018 by
The national award recognizes Minnesota unions’ efforts to recruit and prepare women, people of color and veterans for construction apprenticeships.
Expo shows off 49ers’ training center, apprenticeship program
April 18, 2018 by
The union’s training grounds sprawl across 400 acres east of Hinckley. The $10 million facility opened in 2006, and some 5,000 people pass through annually.
Delta touts ‘direct relationship,’ but workers eye strength in numbers
April 17, 2018 by
“If this is a family,” one Delta ramp worker said, “it’s the most dysfunctional family I’ve ever been a part of.”
Unions, contractors provide plumbing repairs to homeowners in need
April 12, 2018 by
St. Paul Plumbers Local 34 turned out more apprentice volunteers in 2018 than ever before – an encouraging sign for the future of “Water’s Off” locally.
Union strong, Metro Mobility drivers fight to save their jobs
April 12, 2018 by
A non-union firm has dangled a cheaper price tag, but Teamsters warn the switch will come at a cost to the vulnerable adults Metro Mobility serves.
Construction jobs get bipartisan support at Capitol rally
April 10, 2018 by
Gov. Dayton touted his proposed $1.5 billion public works bill. Republicans pledged to shift mining and pipeline projects out of neutral.
Beer truck drivers strike for safe routes, respect on the job
April 9, 2018 by
Teamsters accuse J.J. Taylor of ignoring their concerns over a new routing system that compels more drivers to deliver heavy kegs on their own.
Anti-union ‘paycheck deception’ bill advances in Minnesota House
March 26, 2018 by
Paycheck deception would “make it harder for working people to join together in common purpose,” Minnesota AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Julie Blaha said.
As momentum for $15 builds in St. Paul, so does concern over corporate interference
March 23, 2018 by
Corporate special interests and Republicans in the Legislature are trying to pull the rug out from under workers fighting for $15 in St. Paul.
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