A former union member, Walz is perfect VP choice, MN labor leaders say

“With Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, your paycheck is safe, your health care is secure and your pension is protected,” one labor leader said.

Construction union celebrates new laws to keep ‘bad actors’ from cashing in on public subsidies

“We know Minnesota can meet its affordable housing needs and development goals without sacrificing worker dignity and safety.”

Volunteers key to Minnesota unions’ election-year goals

At the heart of the “Labor 2024” campaign will be conversations between union members – in the break room, on the doorstep or over the phone – about what matters to them.

Peter Rachleff: Minneapolis Teamsters’ strikes resonate 90 years later

Now is a great time to look back at 1934, to learn how a wide range of workers changed the course of history and to consider how today’s workers might change this course themselves.

2023 Teacher of the Year reflects on ‘life-changing event’

St. Paul educator Michael Houston discusses his experience as 2023 Teacher of the Year and how he tried to use the platform

Health care unions back debt reform push in MN Legislature

Jennifer Schultz has been cancer free for over two years, but being free from the debt she’s amassed in her battles with the illness feels a long way off for the four-time survivor from St. Paul. “Sometimes it feels like I’m in a constant cycle of medical debt,” Schultz told labor, faith and community activists […]

Educators call on MN lawmakers to restore the promise of their pension

Education Minnesota is making pension reform a legislative priority as disparities that have been baked into the Teachers Retirement Association since 1989 are coming to a head.

Unions to stay vigilant at Capitol: ‘What we’ve got can go away in a vote’s notice’

The state’s largest labor federation has identified its top priorities for the session, and defending the gains made in 2023 is at the top of the list.

St. Paul educators vote to authorize strike: ‘It’s time for us to stop being disrespected’

The St. Paul Federation of Educators’ 3,689 members – teachers, education assistants and school professionals – could go on strike in March.

MSP flight attendants from multiple carriers rally together on worldwide day of action

Their unions may bring different issues and priorities to the bargaining table, but flight attendants share a common demand for more respect.