“It was sudden, it was callous and it was cruel.”
Workers strike at South St. Paul tannery that supplies Red Wing Shoes
October 16, 2025 by
Members of Workers United Local 150 walked off the job Oct. 9, accusing their employer, Twin City Tanning, of refusing to bargain in good faith.
U of M workers launch organizing drive: ‘If ever there was a time, it is now’
September 19, 2025 by
A union contract, workers said, would provide greater certainty at an uncertain time for higher education.
Hotel workers in downtown St. Paul authorize strike, cite wage gap with Minneapolis
September 18, 2025 by
Workers plan to hold informational picketing outside the InterContinental on Sept. 19 at 4:30 p.m.
Science Museum workers appeal to public as cuts threaten programs, access
August 21, 2025 by
Rather than taking a collaborative approach to navigating the new industry landscape, Science Museum management has shut workers out of the planning process.
Stagehands say conditions improved after Yacht Club picket
August 21, 2025 by
Stagehands who worked the Minnesota Yacht Club festival in St. Paul last month got a bump in pay after union members set up a picket line outside the three-day event, IATSE Local 13 says. “The picket worked, and I’m very proud that we put it up,” Local 13 business agent Kellie Larson said. “The goal […]
Historical Society’s plan to close sites, lay off staff needs scrutiny, union says
August 15, 2025 by
Union members are demanding answers from Minnesota Historical Society executives after a shakeup that will result in 36 layoffs and reduced access to sites and materials maintained by the organization. “We want to see the receipts,” AFSCME Local 3173 President Jacob Rorem said. The layoffs, announced July 28, impacted 28 members of the bargaining unit, […]
MN nurses make contract gains despite headwinds
July 24, 2025 by
The new contracts include 10% raises over the next three years, new tools to address workplace violence and requirements that hospitals provide coverage for nurses when they go on breaks.
Member support, stories turned tide for state workers in tough round of talks
July 22, 2025 by
Union negotiators cited two factors as key to securing a contract they could recommend: a visible, vocal pool of support from rank-and-file members and unshakable solidarity between AFSCME Council 5 and MAPE.
HealthPartners workers strike at Stillwater Medical Group
July 8, 2025 by
The bargaining unit of 80 workers is escalating their campaign for a new contract that delivers wage gains and longevity bonuses.
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