Knutson made history as the first woman elected president of the Minnesota AFL-CIO.
Remembering Shar Knutson: ‘Her presence will be missed, but her legacy lives on’
February 22, 2022 by
As staffing crisis deepens, DFL lawmakers respond with bill to keep nurses at bedside
February 4, 2022 by
Sen. Erin Murphy, a registered nurse and the bill’s chief author, called the measure “a hyperlocal, hospital-by-hospital approach” to dealing with the staffing crisis.
Burnham sworn in as first person of color to lead MN AFL-CIO
February 1, 2022 by
“We must stay united against the forces that try to divide us,” new Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham said.
IBEW 110, Rice County Habitat enter third decade of partnership
January 25, 2022 by
“It’s a skilled trade we were fortunate to learn, and we are fortunate to be able to give back,” longtime IBEW volunteer Bob Delesha said.
Quick fix for staffing crisis not enough, hospital nurses warn
January 21, 2022 by
Nurses described a snowball effect to the staffing crisis. The worse it gets, the more likely others are to leave the profession.
St. Paul educators balk at district’s demand for concessions
December 16, 2021 by
Less than two years after their historic strike drew thousands of supporters into the streets, St. Paul educators are back at the bargaining table, looking to defend and build on gains made in their last contract. This morning educators were back outside their school buildings, too, showing unity and support for the student-centered priorities guiding […]
Report: Union construction sites draw fewer safety violations
December 13, 2021 by
In Minnesota, OSHA inspectors found 40% fewer violations per inspection on union worksites than they did on nonunion sites.
Concrete Christmas display showcases union apprentices’ skills
December 6, 2021 by
The annual “Concrete Christmas” display will stay up through Dec. 7 at the Cement Masons and Plasterers Training Center in New Brighton.
Newly unionized Chisago Lakes custodians tap community support in first contract campaign
November 10, 2021 by
The district has shown little interest, workers said, in addressing their concerns about wages, workloads and turnover.
Educators frustrated by plan to uproot St. Paul students
October 15, 2021 by
“I don’t think they’ve considered how these changes might push families further away,” Galtier science teacher Peter Ratzloff said.
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