Union members made history June 22, staging the first ever strike at a Twin Cities sports stadium.
Target Field workers dig in for fair contract: ‘We love the Twins. We love the fans. But that love is not going to pay our bills.’
July 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Poll shows workers trust unions to deliver AI guardrails
May 20, 2026 by
The AFL-CIO released new polling this month that shows overwhelming support for union protections against job losses and invasions of privacy caused by artificial intelligence (AI). The nation’s largest labor federation called the report, which draws on surveys, polling and focus groups, the most in-depth study to date of workers’ attitudes toward AI. It found […]
Research into union busting in MN nursing homes draws lawmaker scrutiny
April 17, 2026 by
Two new academic reports have raised concerns among some lawmakers that public funds are being used to stifle worker voice.
After authorizing strike, SEIU members at HealthPartners celebrate TA
February 5, 2026 by
Workers at HealthPartners clinics across the Twin Cities put their bosses on notice last month that they were willing to strike to defend their industry-leading health benefits. Yesterday their union reached tentative agreement on a new contract that does just that. If ratified, the three-year contract also will deliver wage increases – 4% in year […]
MN unions to employers: Keep ICE out of our workplaces
February 4, 2026 by
From health care workers and letter carriers to transit workers and educators, the message has been clear: keep ICE out of our workplaces.
First union contract delivers gains for Mississippi Market workers
February 2, 2026 by
Members of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1189 voted last month to ratify a first contract with Mississippi Market after 11 months of bargaining with the St. Paul co-op grocer.
Thoemke: Responsible contracting, union organizing are good for business – just ask this local printer
November 24, 2025 by
In a time when so many employers are fighting unions, CE Print & Promo chose a different path. They showed that accountability and compassion can go hand in hand – and that doing right by your people is just good business.
Unions decry Trump shutdown, urge health care fix
October 21, 2025 by
Federal workers’ unions are calling for an immediate end to the shutdown, while other labor unions are ramping up pressure on Trump and Republicans to negotiate a health-care fix with Senate Democrats.
Union members at No Kings: ‘We have to show solidarity’
October 20, 2025 by
“No Kings” was an opportunity to leverage the power of solidarity against Trump’s far-reaching attacks, and solidarity is something union members understand well.
St. Paul school levy gets labor endorsement
September 18, 2025 by
The campaign will hold a kickoff rally Saturday, Sept. 20 – the day after early voting begins. Organizers also invite volunteers to join regular door knocks and phone banks.
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