A local masonry contractor pled guilty last month to felony tax fraud after a joint investigation by the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office and the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
Kera Peterson: Workers over billionaires, always
March 12, 2025 by
These are chaotic, challenging times. It’s especially important for us to remember, as a labor movement, that our strength is in solidarity and our power is in organizing.
Gottfried, endorsed in House special election, embraces labor roots
March 10, 2025 by
The labor-endorsed candidate in a special election March 11 in Roseville and parts of Shoreview is a longtime member of SAG-AFTRA.
Proposal would allow Minnesota Uber, Lyft drivers to unionize
March 10, 2025 by
Two labor-endorsed state lawmakers announced plans to introduce legislation that would give drivers in Minnesota the right to unionize and bargain collectively.
After insulting wage offer from HealthPartners, office staff vote to authorize strike
February 10, 2025 by
The union represents about 1,000 workers at 31 HealthPartners facilities in the Twin Cities.
Labor groups applaud St. Paul’s move to allow administrative fines
February 6, 2025 by
The vote to amend the city charter, supporters said, will allow St. Paul to enforce its labor standards – like the $15 minimum wage – more effectively and equitably.
Peter Rachleff: ‘You Betcha’ art exhibit explores solidarity between MN workers, farmers
February 5, 2025 by
The Farmer-Labor Education Committee envisions the new exhibit as a project of hope in challenging times.
Report on AI’s impact a ‘wake-up moment’ for MN lawmakers, unions
February 5, 2025 by
The report offers four policy recommendations, and they begin with strengthening workers’ bargaining rights.
McMurtrey carries labor endorsement into Ramsey County Board special election Feb. 11
February 4, 2025 by
“We may not agree on everything, but I want to make sure all our union members understand where I’m coming from and I understand where they’re coming from,” McMurtrey said.
Joining MNA a ‘proud moment’ for Hazelden Betty Ford nurses
February 4, 2025 by
Nurses at the esteemed treatment center in Chisago County voted to unionize last month, part of a recent organizing surge among health care workers in the Twin Cities area.
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