Twin Cities postal workers rallied to raise awareness about threats to Minnesotans’ mail service coming out of Washington, D.C.
Union members sound alarm on threats to Postal Service, mail-in voting
July 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Report: Healthcare costs are eroding Minnesotans’ wage gains, and hospital consolidation won’t help
July 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
An independent report issued last month by North Star Policy Action digs into the factors behind Minnesotans’ rapidly rising healthcare costs, warning that proposed health-system acquisitions could make things worse. The report comes as two Minnesota-based health systems, North Memorial and Allina, are in the process of being sold to South Dakota-based Sanford and California-based […]
Target Field workers call June 22 strike, urge Twins to ‘step up’
June 11, 2026 by
If Delaware North workers stage a strike June 22, it would be the first of its kind at any Twin Cities sports stadium, according to the union.
Union volunteers welcome America’s labor movement to Minnesota
June 8, 2026 by
Local union volunteers are welcoming the nation’s labor movement to Minneapolis this week and helping the AFL-CIO ensure its biggest event runs smoothly. About 40 retired and active union members answered the call for volunteers during the AFL-CIO’s 30th Constitutional Convention, which began yesterday and runs through June 10 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Volunteers are stationed throughout a bustling exhibition space, located just off the meeting floor. The […]
AFL-CIO convention spotlights strength, solidarity of Minnesota’s labor movement
June 7, 2026 by
On Day 1 of the convention, delegates gave a standing ovation to local unions for their role in fighting back against Operation Metro Surge last winter.
Nurses picket as Hazelden Betty Ford drags out first-contract talks
June 5, 2026 by
Nurses bargaining a first union contract with the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation held informational picketing June 2 at the renowned addiction-treatment facility in Center City, looking to raise awareness of their safety and staffing concerns. Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association had hoped Hazelden administrators would take a collaborative approach to addressing the issues behind […]
Boycott of REI’s anniversary sale begins today
May 15, 2026 by
“It’s really important for us that REI hears that its members don’t support the union-busting they’ve been trying to do this whole time,” Maple Grove REI worker Jacob Lish said.
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.
Lawmakers take up educators’ call for new insurance pool
March 24, 2026 by
Education Minnesota reports that high insurance costs are a leading factor in driving licensed educators away from the profession. Lower-paid school employees, meanwhile, often forego the district’s insurance and look to public programs for coverage.
Report exposes union-busting in Minnesota nursing homes
March 20, 2026 by
At one nonprofit nursing home with a religious affiliation, an administrator leaned on Biblical proverbs to suggest that union organizers were wolves in sheep’s clothing.
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