Unionized doctors and nurses escalate their contract campaigns at Allina and other local health systems.
Twin Cities doctors, nurses to picket June 3-4 as progress stalls on contract campaigns
May 29, 2025 by
Trump guts agencies key to keeping worksites safe
May 23, 2025 by
Local unions’ Workers Memorial Day observances took on heightened urgency this year, as the Trump administration sought to hollow out federal agencies critical to protecting workers from injury, illness and death on the job. Workers Memorial Day falls on April 28, the date President Richard Nixon signed the Occupa-tional Safety and Health Act into law […]
Local lawmakers, unions scramble to support federal workers harmed by Trump cuts
April 25, 2025 by
Unions and community allies put out the call for attorneys to volunteer their services to advocate for workers who have seen their rights violated by the Trump administration’s recklessness.
Union plumbers provide free repairs on Water’s Off day of service
April 10, 2025 by
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.
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