Trump’s first term has been a disaster for working people. But for some union members, this election feels personal.
Augsburg University staff have formed a union
October 29, 2020 by
The clerical and professional workers are giving the university president a week to recognize their union.
Smith earned labor endorsement in Senate race with hard work
October 28, 2020 by
Smith has been on working people’s side throughout her career in politics, and working people are on her side as she seeks re-election – with the labor endorsement – to her first full term in the Senate.
Union volunteers, broad coalitions power Labor 2020 political campaign
October 27, 2020 by
Unions aren’t just talking about unity, either. They’re backing it up with action, working in coalition to grow participation in the election.
As hospital cuts loom in St. Paul, workers demand accountability, engagement from M Health Fairview
October 22, 2020 by
With hundreds of jobs at stake, union nurses and health care workers are sounding the alarm on M Health Fairview’s plan to slash services at two St. Paul hospitals and close 16 clinics across the region. The health system announced plans this month to close Bethesda Hospital, the only COVID-19 specialty hospital in the area, […]
Victory at MSP, as workers win $15 after long campaign
October 19, 2020 by
The working people who keep Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport running, who keep it clean and who have made it safe for travelers during the COVID-19 crisis are about to get a well-deserved raise. Members of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) voted unanimously today to put the airport on track to a $15 minimum wage. The […]
Techs at two Allina hospitals begin 48-hour strike for health and safety protections
October 5, 2020 by
“Allina needs to take care of all of its employees,” technician Molly Wrobleski said. “Our community deserves better.”
Fighting for pandemic protections, workers at two Allina hospitals set new strike date
September 29, 2020 by
At issue is whether some 200 workers maintain pay and benefits if exposed to COVID-19 and forced to quarantine.
Workers tap into community support, put Surly on notice: ‘We’re not done here’
September 6, 2020 by
Credit the union-busting brewer for inspiring one raucous Labor Day-weekend rally.
As nonprofits face uncertain times, some employees look to unionize
September 3, 2020 by
“I never thought about myself as a worker until we started our union campaign,” Hope organizer Shruti Kamissety said. “So I’m very invested in making sure my friends, people at other nonprofits, know everyone can unionize.”
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