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.
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.
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