Unions, labor standards and collective bargaining would be targets of a second Trump administration, according to an analysis of the document by the AFL-CIO.
Union members rally in support of ‘People’s Post Office’
October 1, 2024 by
“The American people deserve their public postal service back,” union president Dave Cook said.
Grad worker union calls on U leadership to engage in first-contract talks
September 26, 2024 by
So far, top administrators have kept the process at arm’s length, union leaders say.
Flanagan marks first Workplace Rights Week at union laundry in St. Paul
September 25, 2024 by
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry is putting a spotlight on workers’ rights this week, with hundreds of outreach events across the state to educate workers and employers.
Pipefitters’ service day keeps heat on for homeowners in need
September 24, 2024 by
The volunteer effort, started in 1986, has since given back over $4 million in volunteer work hours and repairs to nearly 8,500 Minnesota households, reducing their energy costs and preventing heat failure.
Peterson: Let’s re-commit to keeping unions strong
September 3, 2024 by
As a labor movement, it’s imperative that we mobilize union members to get to the polls and vote in our general election on or before Nov. 5.
A former union member, Walz is perfect VP choice, MN labor leaders say
September 3, 2024 by
“With Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, your paycheck is safe, your health care is secure and your pension is protected,” one labor leader said.
Minnesota apprentice wins Insulators union’s international skills contest
July 26, 2024 by
If insulating were an Olympic event, Jordan Haller would be heading to Paris this summer.
Historical Society layoffs draw outrage, charges from union
July 19, 2024 by
The layoffs came with just two-days notice – and a demand that workers sign away their recall rights, laid out in the union contract, as a tradeoff for severance pay and job coaching.
Construction union celebrates new laws to keep ‘bad actors’ from cashing in on public subsidies
July 19, 2024 by
“We know Minnesota can meet its affordable housing needs and development goals without sacrificing worker dignity and safety.”
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