Sponsored by St. Paul Plumbers Local 34 and Minneapolis Local 15, the event provides free service calls to low-income, senior and disabled homeowners in the Twin Cities.
Contractor who stiffed Bricklayers loses license, must pay $70,000
March 12, 2025 by
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.
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.
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.
Up for a challenge: Competitors test their skills at WBS Trade Games
December 10, 2024 by
It wasn’t gold, silver or bronze, but there was plenty of metal in play during the Trade Games Challenge at St. Paul Pipefitters Local 455’s training center Nov. 21. Hosted by Women Building Success (WBS) to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, the friendly, hands-on competition drew nearly 200 participants in its second year. “This event has […]
Union educators tracking effects of federal funding loss
October 23, 2024 by
“COVID funds gave SPPS the opportunity to focus on what students actually need to be successful learners,” one SPPS teacher said. “Students, parents and educators all saw our students improve. The loss of these funds will be devastating for our community.”
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.
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.
New state board sets $20.50 wage floor in nursing home industry
June 10, 2024 by
Minnesota’s nursing homes have seen some of the worst staffing shortages in the country in recent years.
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