https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2026/02/02/first-union-contract-delivers-gains-for-mississippi-market-workers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/460526867_10100899995269370_9163917052992468593_n.jpg460526867_10100899995269370_9163917052992468593_n2026-03-24T21:15:19+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2026/02/05/after-authorizing-strike-seiu-members-at-healthpartners-celebrate-ta/2026-03-24T21:15:07+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2026/03/24/twin-cities-habitat-workers-vote-to-unionize-with-afscme/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/screenshot_2026-03-17_at_6.05.13_pm.png.webpscreenshot_2026-03-17_at_6.05.13_pm.png2026-03-24T21:14:46+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2026/03/20/report-exposes-union-busting-in-minnesota-nursing-homes/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nursinghomes-2.jpgnursinghomes-2Minnesota nursing home workers who don’t have a union on the job launched a new advocacy group, Nursing Home Workers United, last month. Organizers rallied in St. Paul before a meeting of the state’s Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board. The new organization formed, in part, as a response to employer groups’ legal effort to disband the board altogether.2026-03-24T21:03:46+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2026/02/03/building-trades-notch-win-for-prevailing-wage-in-west-st-paul/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/593405121_1535514608580564_4825376165699188828_n.jpg593405121_1535514608580564_4825376165699188828_nhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/597878282_1535514571913901_481613217602733545_n.jpg597878282_1535514571913901_481613217602733545_nphoto courtesy IBEW 1102026-03-24T21:03:27+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2026/02/04/mn-unions-to-employers-keep-ice-out-of-our-workplaces/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/icemsp-banner.jpgicemsp-bannerAirport workers, Uber and Lyft drivers and clergy held a press conference at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport after several union members were detained at the facility last month.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/hospitals-ice1.jpghospitals-ICE1Members of several health care unions gather outside HCMC for a “unity break” to decry ICE’s presence in their facilities. 2026-03-24T21:03:15+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2026/03/24/lawmakers-take-up-educators-call-for-new-insurance-pool/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/egip-reyer.jpgEGIP-reyerRep. Liz Reyer of Eagan joins members of Education Minnesota at a Capitol press conference about the Educator Group Insurance Program.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/egip-kottke.jpgEGIP-kottkeA high-deductible insurance plan left Glencoe-Silver Lake science teacher Amanda Kottke’s family with steep medical bills after her son’s hospitalization.2026-03-24T21:01:40+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2026/03/20/washington-county-workers-ready-to-strike-for-staffing-mental-health-benefits/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/afscme-washco-hrg2.jpgafscme-washco-hrg2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/afscme-washco2.jpgafscme-washco2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/afscme-washco.jpgafscme-washcoMembers of AFSCME Local 517 march together into the Washington County Board meeting March 24.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/unknown.jpegUnknown2026-03-24T19:38:32+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/recent-issues/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sua-2026-04-01-a-001-page-12.jpgUA layout copyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sua-2026-04-01-a-001-page-11.jpgUA layout copyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sua-2026-04-01-a-001-page-10.jpgUA layout copyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sua-2026-04-01-a-001-page-09.jpgUA layout copyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sua-2026-04-01-a-001-page-08.jpgUA layout copyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sua-2026-04-01-a-001-page-07.jpgUA layout copyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sua-2026-04-01-a-001-page-06.jpgUA layout copyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sua-2026-04-01-a-001-page-05.jpgUA layout copyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sua-2026-04-01-a-001-page-04.jpgUA layout copyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sua-2026-04-01-a-001-page-03.jpgUA layout copy2026-03-23T18:04:12+00:00weekly0.6https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2026/02/27/workers-call-on-fairview-other-health-systems-to-adopt-best-practices-for-ice-interactions/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ice-fairview-seiu.jpgice-fairview-seiuKirby Crow, a member of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa, catalogs the troubling incidents Fairview workers have seen in their facilities since the immigration surge began in late December.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ice-fairview-doc.jpgice-fairview-docDr. Kaitlin McLean offers a message to community members who have been avoiding health care facilities: “We want you to get the care you need. We are here asking the hospital to support us in caring for you.”2026-03-20T16:36:46+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2026/02/27/for-st-paul-city-workers-bargaining-shifted-into-high-gear-after-her-took-office/2026-03-20T16:36:31+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2026/02/27/detained-guild-members-son-attends-sotu-as-omars-guest/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/unknown.jpegUnknownUnion member Eustaquio Orozco Verdusco with his godsons. (submitted photo)2026-02-27T21:40:38+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2026/02/27/despite-tough-climate-for-organizing-unions-notched-gains-in-2025/2026-02-27T21:27:05+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2026/02/27/restaurant-workers-call-on-industry-group-to-86-ice/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/86ice-speaker-1.jpg86ICE-speakerRemy, a Minneapolis bartender, gives a shout out to his co-workers who were detained during Operation Metro Surge. “Some of them I’ll never see again.” https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/86ice-signs-1.jpg86ICE-signsTwin Cities restaurant and hotel workers bring their “86 ICE!” campaign to the offices of Hospitality Minnesota.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/86ice-speaker.jpg86ICE-speakerhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/86ice-signs.jpg86ICE-signs2026-02-27T20:55:22+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2026/02/03/new-state-grants-support-suicide-prevention-in-construction-industry/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/988-logo-stacked-black.png988-logo-stacked-black2026-02-04T20:41:50+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2026/01/30/poll-finds-staggering-support-among-minnesotans-for-massive-ice-protest/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ice-teachin-2.jpgICE-teachin-2Educators hold a "teach-in" at City Hall.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ice-march-skyway.jpgICE-march-skywayhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ice-march-1.jpgICE-march-1Thousands march through downtown Minneapolis during the labor-endorsed “Day of Truth and Freedom.”2026-02-03T21:22:56+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/12/12/hospitality-workers-at-msp-make-gains-after-holiday-strike-threat/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/msp-strikevote.jpgmsp-strikevoteVictor Arreole, a line cook at Bottle Rocket, speaks during a press conference at MSP Airport.2026-02-02T20:12:02+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/12/11/still-on-strike-starbucks-union-gains-strength-with-organizing-win-in-st-paul/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sbx-strike-picketing1.jpgsbx-strike-picketing1Striking baristas and supporters picket in St. Anthony.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sbx-strike-closed.jpgsbx-strike-closedUnion members shut down the St. Anthony store on Day 1 of the nationwide strike.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/g75kg1oxyaeigjv.jpgG75Kg1oXYAEigJvSt. Paul baristas celebrate their successful union election at the Starbucks on West 7th Street. (@mnsbuxunited on Instagram)2026-01-30T22:28:23+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/advertise/2025-12-15T21:44:25+00:00weekly0.6https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/12/03/msp-airport-unions-lead-march-on-ice-terminal-as-labor-shows-solidarity-with-somali-community/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ice-msp-unitehere.jpgice-msp-uniteherehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ice-msp-seiu.jpgice-msp-seiuGeorge Mullin, a retired SEIU member, traveled to deportation hubs in Louisiana earlier this year.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ice-msp-ribbon.jpgice-msp-ribbonDemonstrators tie ribbons to the iron gate outside the Signature terminal.2025-12-12T19:50:59+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/10/31/families-educators-food-shelves-brace-for-snap-cutoff-this-is-a-policy-choice/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/snap-sign.jpgsnap-signhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/snap-recipient.jpgsnap-recipientMatteo Halbesleben speaks at a press conference outside a St. Paul food shelf.2025-12-03T22:50:39+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/11/24/thoemke-responsible-contracting-union-organizing-are-good-for-business-just-ask-this-local-printer/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/zach-photo-1.jpgZach photo 1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/295516947_448751437259049_858899487452817823_n.jpg295516947_448751437259049_858899487452817823_n2025-12-08T22:25:07+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/10/24/providers-at-allina-clinics-urgent-cares-plan-one-day-strike-nov-5/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/doctors-picket3.jpgdoctors-picket3Allina doctors held informational picketing outside the West St. Paul clinic in June 2025.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/doctors-picket-line.jpgdoctors-picket-line2025-10-31T19:17:46+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/10/24/educators-families-students-unite-behind-st-paul-levy-campaign/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/sppslevy-sign.jpgSPPSlevy-signVictor Xiong, a student at Central Senior High, speaks to volunteers at the Yes for SPPS campaign’s kickoff doorknock. https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/sppslevy-scene.jpgSPPSlevy-sceneHorace Mann science specialist Sarah Bosch, a member of the St. Paul Federation of Educators, offers support for the $37.2 million operating levy request during a “Vote Yes for SPPS” kickoff event.2025-10-30T18:44:05+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/10/30/ellison-joins-final-push-for-administrative-citations-in-st-paul/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/admincites-presser.jpgadmincites-presser2025-10-30T18:43:38+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/10/23/ramsey-county-workers-fight-to-save-detox-services-its-life-or-death/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/detox-afscme.jpgdetox-afscmeCommunity members rally outside the Ramsey County Detox Center.2025-10-24T20:07:42+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/10/21/unions-decry-trump-shutdown-urge-health-care-fix/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/shutdown-ellison-seiu.jpgshutdown-ellison-seiuSEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa member Tametria Johnson worries about the impact that cuts to Medicaid and expiring ACA subsidies will have on her family.2025-10-24T17:20:52+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/10/20/union-members-at-no-kings-we-have-to-show-solidarity/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/nokings-marching.jpgnokings-marchingUnion members cross the Third Street bridge together on their way to "No Kings" in Minneapolis.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/nokings-educators.jpgnokings-educatorsBeth Kowski (L) and Education Minnesota retiree Marsh Jarvela.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/nokings-rally.jpgnokings-rallyUnion members gather outside the United Labor Centre in Minneapolis before walking together to "No Kings."2025-10-23T20:58:13+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/10/16/liuna-summit-digs-into-minnesotas-infrastructure-outlook/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/liunasummit-murphy.jpgliunasummit-murphyState Sen. Erin Murphy accepts an Infrastructure Champion award from LIUNA Local 563 Business Manager Joe Fowler (L) and LIUNA Minnesota and North Dakota President Joel Smith.2025-10-21T18:22:16+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/10/17/as-baristas-warn-of-strike-starbucks-closes-mns-first-unionized-store/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/sbx-picket-0925-2.jpgsbx-picket-0925-2Abby Haland says baristas at the St. Anthony Starbucks are ready to strike for a fair first contract.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/sbx-picket-0925-0.jpgsbx-picket-0925-0Baristas walk the picket line with community supporters at the unionized Starbucks in St. Anthony.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/sbx-picket-0925-5.jpgsbx-picket-0925-5https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/sbx-picket-0925-stpaul.jpgsbx-picket-0925-stpaulPhil Rienstra is a former barista at the 300 Snelling store.2025-10-22T19:22:03+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/10/20/pipefitters-turn-out-for-unions-annual-heats-on-service-day/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/heatson25-furnace.jpgheatson25-furnaceLocal 455 apprentices Benjamin Mullin (L) and Adam Stehr inspect the boiler at a home in St. Paul’s Frogtown neighborhood.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/heatson25-group.jpgheatson25-groupElected officials and labor leaders join union members for a group photo after the Heat’s On 2025 welcome breakfast.2025-10-20T17:31:00+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/10/16/workers-strike-at-south-st-paul-tannery-that-supplies-red-wing-shoes/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/twincitytanning-strike2.jpgtwincitytanning-strike2Striking members of Workers United Local 150 walk the picket line at Twin City Tanning.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/twincitytanning-strike.jpgtwincitytanning-strike2025-10-17T20:28:54+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/09/19/u-of-m-workers-launch-organizing-drive-if-ever-there-was-a-time-it-is-now/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/seiu-uofm-1.jpgseiu-UofM-1Michael Wilson, who works on grants and contracts in the School of Public Health, speaks during the launch of SEIU Local 284’s organizing drive. (SEIU photo)2025-10-16T20:09:39+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/09/24/unions-join-coalition-pushing-yes-vote-on-administrative-citations-in-st-paul/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/admincites-blake.jpgadmincites-blakeJames Blake shares their experience as a renter trying to hold a landlord accountable for unsafe conditions.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/admincites-sign.jpgadmincites-signRepresentatives of labor, faith and community organizations participating in the Vote Yes for a Fairer St. Paul coalition hold a kickoff event outside City Hall.2025-10-16T20:09:22+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/09/22/carpenters-unions-tip-leads-to-felony-wage-theft-charges/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/wagetheft-choi.jpgwagetheft-choiRamsey County Attorney John Choi announced charges of wage theft, insurance fraud and tax evasion stemming from work on a public housing site in St. Paul. (photo courtesy Vince Muzik, FCF Minnesota)2025-09-24T19:56:06+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/09/18/st-paul-school-levy-gets-labor-endorsement/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/528386533_122107885118959497_1386498031148350584_n.jpg528386533_122107885118959497_1386498031148350584_n2025-09-22T21:23:26+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/07/24/mn-nurses-make-contract-gains-despite-headwinds/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/mna-picket2.jpgmna-picket22025-09-19T16:47:08+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/07/22/member-support-stories-turned-tide-for-state-workers-in-tough-round-of-talks/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/statecontract-afscme.jpgstatecontract-afscmeMembers of AFSCME Council 5's contract action team support the bargaining committee before a session with the state.2025-09-19T16:47:00+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/07/24/for-macalester-staff-union-drive-gained-urgency-after-nov-5/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/510501653_1136825955151708_911834672235133200_n.jpg510501653_1136825955151708_911834672235133200_nMacalester staff members celebrate their successful organizing drive. (MAPE photo)2025-09-19T16:46:34+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/09/18/hotel-workers-in-downtown-st-paul-authorize-strike-cite-wage-gap-with-minneapolis/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/301159823_576709967474117_1380548578221065418_n.png301159823_576709967474117_1380548578221065418_n2025-09-19T16:43:21+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/09/19/legal-services-staff-look-to-increase-transparency-in-first-contract/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/smrla-bargaining.jpgsmrla-bargainingSMRLS workers, joined by labor allies, support their bargaining team on Day 1 of negotiations.2025-09-19T16:36:55+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/08/21/stagehands-say-conditions-improved-after-yacht-club-picket/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/friday-4.jpgFriday 4https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/night-7_18.jpgnight 7_18Local 13 members and supporters picket outside the stagehands’ gate during the Minnesota Yacht Club festival. (submitted photo)2025-09-18T19:48:14+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/08/21/science-museum-workers-appeal-to-public-as-cuts-threaten-programs-access/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/smm-layoffs.jpgSMM-layoffsPaleontologist Nicole Dzenowski says the Science Museum backtracked after eliminating her position in violation of the union contract.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/smm-layoffs3.jpgSMM-layoffs3Jennings Mergenthal questions the organization’s decision to eliminate every position dedicated to its access and equity program. 2025-09-18T19:28:58+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/08/15/historical-societys-plan-to-close-sites-lay-off-staff-needs-scrutiny-union-says/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/img_7443.jpegIMG_7443Workers rallied outside the History Center in Saint Paul on Thursday. (AFSCME photo)2025-08-25T14:38:21+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/08/25/kera-peterson-workers-deserve-freedom-fairness-and-security/2025-08-21T21:13:23+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/08/14/st-paul-educators-reach-tentative-deal-shift-focus-to-levy-campaign/2025-08-21T20:42:52+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/07/24/labor-fed-backs-st-pauls-administrative-citations-referendum-no-endorsement-in-ward-4/2025-08-14T17:43:11+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/04/25/unions-show-solidarity-with-immigrant-workers-amid-deportation-surge/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/kilmar-rally.jpgkilmar-rallyPublic outrage spilled into the streets outside El Salvador’s consulate offices in St. Paul on April 17, as demonstrators offered support for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Sheet Metal Worker (SMART) apprentice mistakenly apprehended in Maryland and illegally trafficked to El Salvador.2025-07-24T19:17:36+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/04/25/local-lawmakers-unions-scramble-to-support-federal-workers-harmed-by-trump-cuts/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/mape-healthcuts-vert.jpgmape-healthcuts-verthttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/mape-healthcuts1.jpgmape-healthcuts1Members of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE) held informational picketing in support of about 170 employees at the Department of Health who have been laid off as a result of federal funding cuts.2025-07-24T19:17:24+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/07/22/unions-brace-for-impact-of-medicaid-cuts-vow-accountability/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/bustour-spfe.jpgbustour-spfeQuentin Ocama, a kindergarten teacher at Maxfield Elementary and member of the St. Paul Federation of Educators, spoke during the “Stop the Billionaire Giveaway” bus tour stop.2025-07-24T15:51:00+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/07/23/tradeswomen-honored-at-local-ceremony-as-trump-halts-efforts-to-diversify-industry/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-wbs-awards-social-image-1536x1536-1.jpg2025-WBS-awards-social-image-1536x15362025-07-23T19:37:28+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/06/18/gops-proposed-medicaid-cuts-would-raise-costs-for-everyone-union-report-finds/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/medicaid-anderson-mna.jpgmedicaid-anderson-mnahttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/medicaid-adelmann-seiuhc.jpgmedicaid-adelmann-seiuhc2025-07-22T16:47:04+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/07/08/healthpartners-workers-strike-at-stillwater-medical-group/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/seiu-stillwater-strike4.jpgseiu-stillwater-strike4Workers walk the picket line at HealthPartners Stillwater Medical Group.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/seiu-stillwater-strike2.jpgseiu-stillwater-strike2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/seiu-stillwater-strike1.jpgseiu-stillwater-strike1SEIU bargaining team members Heather Eggers (L) and Ellie Conway lead a rally on the picket line at Stillwater Medical Group.2025-07-22T16:29:32+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/06/03/allina-primary-care-doctors-picket-we-need-a-lifeline/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/doctors-picket.jpgdoctors-picketMembers of Doctors Council picket outside Allina Health's West St. Paul clinic.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/doctors-picket-vert.jpgdoctors-picket-verthttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/doctors-picket-line.jpgdoctors-picket-line2025-06-24T21:08:14+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/06/24/mn-nurses-authorize-strike-as-hospitals-stonewall-safe-staffing-proposals/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/mna-strikevote-presser.jpgmna-strikevote-presserJes Busselman, a nurse at Abbott Northwester, speaks during MNA's press conference to announce results of their strike vote.2025-06-24T21:07:53+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/06/04/hospital-nurses-picket-for-safe-staffing-in-twin-cities-duluth/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/mna-picket-vert.jpgmna-picket-vertNurses picket outside United and Children's hospitals in St. Paul.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/mna-picket-herndon.jpgmna-picket-herndon2025-06-18T22:29:39+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/06/05/local-96-apprentices-shine-at-roofers-nationwide-skills-competition/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/roofers-competition2.jpgroofers-competition2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/roofers-competition1.jpgroofers-competition1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/roofers-competition-zach.jpgroofers-competition-zachhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/roofers-competition-vert.jpgroofers-competition-verthttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/roofers-competition-jesus.jpgroofers-competition-jesushttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/roofers-competition-boots.jpgroofers-competition-bootshttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/roofers-zach.jpgroofers-zachPictured are International Secretary-Treasurer Mitch Terhaar, Local 96 Apprenticeship Coordinator Andrew Richmond, Phase 3-4 runner-up Zachary Abfalter, Local 96 Business Manager Mark Conroy and International President Jim Hadel. (submitted photo)https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/roofers-jesus.jpgroofers-jesusLocal 96 apprentice Jesus Lopez-Meraz celebrates his national championship in Phase 1 with Roofers International Secretary Treasurer Mitch Terhaar (L) and President Jim Hadel.2025-06-06T15:30:55+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/05/23/unions-decry-state-lawmakers-move-to-close-stillwater-prison/2025-06-04T22:39:08+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/05/29/twin-cities-doctors-nurses-to-picket-june-3-4-as-progress-stalls-on-contract-campaigns/2025-06-04T15:03:14+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/04/25/state-workers-fired-up-over-walzs-telework-order-as-contract-negotiations-begin/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/statecontract-gauntlet.jpgstatecontract-gauntletMembers of AFSCME Council 5 formed a “gauntlet” to welcome their negotiators – and the employer’s – to the first day of contract talks covering about 18,000 workers.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/statecontract-1.jpgstatecontract-1Members of AFSCME Council 5 lined the sidewalk outside the St. Paul office where their bargaining team held its first negotiations session with the State of Minnesota.2025-05-29T20:03:12+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/05/23/trump-guts-agencies-key-to-keeping-worksites-safe/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/wmd25.jpgwmd25Twin Cities Building Trades unions held a Workers Memorial Day ceremony at the Capitol on April 28.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/wmd25-prayer2.jpgwmd25-prayer2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/wmd25-crosses1.jpgwmd25-crosses1Don Mullin (L), executive secretary of the St. Paul Building and Construction Trades Council, draped a black sash over the cross bearing the name of Daniel Lee, who died on the jobsite in November when a structural column fell on him. Ironworkers Local 512 President Troy Sebion held Lee’s cross during the Workers Memorial Day ceremony on the Capitol grounds. Sebion called Lee his best friend and said Lee nominated him to serve as the union’s president. “He was the best,” Sebion said. “Good worker, good father, horrible golfer. I miss him.”2025-05-29T20:02:54+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/05/23/macs-new-union-weighs-labor-charge-after-college-changes-work-rules/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/muwu-march2.jpgmuwu-march2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/muwu-march.jpgmuwu-marchMembers of MUWU marched on their boss, who was in a meeting inside the campus center, to deliver a petition May 2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/muwu-march-sign.jpgmuwu-march-signStudent workers at Macalester allege that their shifts have been shortened and work rules altered since they voted to form a union in February. A spokesperson said the union is prepared to file charges with the National Labor Relations Board.2025-05-23T16:33:57+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/05/23/chris-rubesch-we-need-all-workers-to-stand-with-us-against-essentia/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/499314413_1142391267931676_1600051149158833861_n.jpg499314413_1142391267931676_1600051149158833861_nMNA President Chris Rubesch spoke at a contract rally in Duluth May 22. (MNA photo)2025-05-23T16:01:05+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/04/29/opeiu-members-decry-culture-of-fear-at-healthpartners-set-may-5-strike-deadline/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/opeiu-healthpartners-picket.jpgopeiu-healthpartners-picketMembers of Local 12 held informational picketing outside HealthPartners’ headquarters in Bloomington last November.2025-04-29T19:43:24+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/04/28/blissenbach-aquatic-plant-removal-bill-honors-memory-of-fallen-workers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/wmd25-blissenbach.jpgwmd25-blissenbachMinnesota Labor Commissioner Nicole Blissenbach speaks during local Building Trades unions' Workers Memorial Day ceremony on the Capitol grounds. 2025-04-28T20:55:04+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/03/10/proposal-would-allow-minnesota-uber-lyft-drivers-to-unionize/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/dsc06434.jpgDSC06434Dawit Kassa (R) spoke during a Capitol press conference on a bill that would allow Uber and Lyft drivers to unionize. (SEIU photo)2025-04-25T17:47:55+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/04/25/iupats-community-outreach-led-to-first-criminal-wage-theft-conviction-in-minnesota/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/dsc_0203.jpgDSC_0203Painters union representative Jordan Fry speaks during a press conference called by the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office after it secured Minnesota’s first criminal wage-theft conviction.2025-04-25T17:47:30+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/04/10/tsa-officers-say-trumps-move-to-terminate-their-contract-about-fear-not-safety/2025-04-25T16:36:33+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/04/10/union-members-sound-off-on-impacts-of-doge-cuts-to-federal-workforce/2025-04-25T16:36:23+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/03/19/seeking-strength-in-numbers-roseville-baristas-vote-to-join-starbucks-union/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/starbucks-roseville.jpgstarbucks-rosevilleStarbucks workers showed off their union petition outside the Roseville location. (SWU photo)2025-04-10T20:38:40+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/03/21/postal-workers-sound-the-alarm-as-doge-gains-access-to-usps/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/apwu-rally320-leggett.jpgAPWU-rally320-leggettAPWU member Julia Maye-Leggett cheers during a rally outside the post office where she works as a clerk.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/apwu-rally320-group.jpgAPWU-rally320-grouphttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/apwu-rally320-brown.jpgAPWU-rally320-brown"We have to start small and work big," Jean Brown said of pushing back against DOGE overreach.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/apwu-rally320-1.jpgAPWU-rally320-1Devin Brown, a member of APWU Local 647, traveled to the rally from St. Cloud.2025-04-10T20:38:30+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/04/10/union-plumbers-provide-free-repairs-on-waters-off-day-of-service/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/fedworkers-pressconf.jpgfedworkers-pressconfUSDA worker Skye Carpenter sounds the alarm on the Trump administration’s reckless layoffs and what they will mean for Minnesota farmers, the nation’s agricultural industry and the integrity of its food supply. https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tsa-lawsuit.jpgTSA-lawsuitNeal Gosmanhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tsa-contract.jpgTSA-contractMembers of AFGE Local 899 who work as transportation security officers at MSP International Airport held copies of their union contract – terminated by the Trump administration last month – during a press conference.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/watersoff-reil.jpgwatersoff-reilhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/watersoff-group.jpgwatersoff-grouphttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/watersoff-crew.jpgwatersoff-crewJared Solway (L), Tyler McGhan and Erika Reil.2025-04-10T20:25:09+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/04/09/grecia-palomar-building-a-stronger-future-for-twin-cities-latino-workers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/img_8696-grecia-palomar.webpIMG_8696-Grecia-Palomar2025-04-09T19:07:13+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/03/12/contractor-who-stiffed-bricklayers-loses-license-must-pay-70000/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/coatty-bac.jpgCoAtty-BACPictured: Douglas Schroeder, President / Secretary-Treasurer, Bricklayers BAC Local 1; Mike Wilde, Executive Director, Fair Contracting Foundation; John Choi, Ramsey County Attorney. Press conference with Ramsey County Attorney John Choi outlining a wage theft case against Todd Konigson, owner of Stillwater Masonry Restoration. Konigson was charged with seven counts of tax fraud and nine counts of evading taxes by failing to file returns. Ramsey County began investigating Konigson’s business for wage theft while it was working on a restoration of St. Paul’s historic Masonic Temple. Konigson and Stillwater Masonry had allegedly failed to pay workers, subcontractors and vendors in six civil suits from 2014 to 2022, prosecutors said in charging documents.2025-03-21T19:51:11+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/03/10/gottfried-endorsed-in-house-special-election-embraces-labor-roots/2025-03-12T22:52:55+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/03/12/kera-peterson-workers-over-billionaires-always/2025-03-12T22:44:02+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/02/10/after-insulting-wage-offer-from-healthpartners-office-staff-vote-to-authorize-strike/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/healthpartners-strikevote.jpgHealthPartners-strikevoteHealthPartners workers held a strike-authorization vote at the Carpenters' union hall in St. Paul.2025-03-10T16:37:57+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/02/04/mcmurtrey-carries-labor-endorsement-into-ramsey-county-board-special-election-feb-11/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/logo-rlf-square.pnglogo-RLF-square2025-03-10T15:53:41+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/02/03/solidarity-in-the-skies-in-st-paul-delta-workers-rally-together-for-a-union/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/delta-mccollum.jpgdelta-mccollumDelta flight attendants and ramp, cargo and tower workers rallied with community supporters, including U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, at the St. Paul Labor Center on Jan. 25.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/delta-singing.jpgdelta-singingMSP-based Delta flight attendants Jarrod Anderson and Becca Mertes sing “Solidarity Forever” with AFA-CWA President Sara Nelson (R).2025-02-10T22:33:12+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/02/03/minnesota-unions-grew-by-23000-members-last-year/2025-02-06T21:09:51+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/02/06/labor-groups-applaud-st-pauls-move-to-allow-administrative-fines/2025-02-04T18:12:33+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/02/05/peter-rachleff-you-betcha-art-exhibit-explores-solidarity-between-mn-workers-farmers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ham.jpgHamSculptures by Gita Ghei will be on display at the East Side Freedom Library this spring.2025-02-04T18:03:14+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/02/05/report-on-ais-impact-a-wake-up-moment-for-mn-lawmakers-unions/2025-02-04T17:53:06+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2025/02/04/joining-mna-a-proud-moment-for-hazelden-betty-ford-nurses/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/hazelden-nurses-1.pnghazelden-nursesNewly unionized Hazelden staff members include (L to R) Jody Burton, an LPN, and registered nurses Crystal Olson and Meaghan Albrecht. (photo courtesy MNA)2025-02-04T16:08:22+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/12/12/unions-vow-to-lead-with-solidarity-as-second-trump-administration-looms/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/mm-1.jpgMM-12025-02-03T20:53:56+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/12/12/allina-doctors-mark-one-year-since-union-vote-with-call-for-progress-in-talks/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/allinadocs-boland.jpgallinadocs-bolandhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/allinadocs-scene.jpgallinadocs-sceneUnionized doctors in the Allina system held a press conference in Minneapolis last fall.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/allinadocs-walsh.jpgallinadocs-walshDr. Cora Walsh, who practices at Allina’s clinic in West St. Paul, spoke during a press conference outside Abbott Northwestern.2025-02-03T20:47:54+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/12/12/afscme-members-to-ramsey-county-residents-first-workers-first/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/afscme-ramseyco-members0.jpgafscme-ramseyco-members0https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/afscme-ramseyco-chanting1.jpgafscme-ramseyco-chanting1AFSCME members who work at Ramsey County held a contract rally outside the Ramsey County Courthouse in St. Paul Oct. 29.2024-12-17T15:02:56+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/12/16/union-election-in-february-for-macalester-student-workers/2024-12-16T20:29:11+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/12/13/peterson-our-movement-wont-back-down-from-challenges-ahead-in-2025/2024-12-17T19:05:21+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/12/13/opeiu-members-warn-healthpartners-theyre-not-going-back-on-health-benefits/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/opeiu-healthpartners-rally.jpgopeiu-healthpartners-rallyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/opeiu-healthpartners-picket1.jpgopeiu-healthpartners-picket1Local 12 members rallied outside HealthPartners’ offices in Bloomington on a day that saw the union hold informational picketing at over 30 locations across the metro.2024-12-12T20:39:02+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/12/10/worker-advocates-welcome-st-pauls-new-wage-theft-law/2024-12-12T20:02:27+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/12/10/opeiu-members-say-wilson-mcshane-is-shortchanging-them-in-talks/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/wilsonmcshane-3.jpgwilsonmcshane-3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/wilsonmcshane-1.jpgwilsonmcshane-1Members of OPEIU Local 12 picketed outside Wilson-McShane’s offices in Bloomington.2024-12-12T17:15:55+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/12/10/up-for-a-challenge-competitors-test-their-skills-at-wbs-trade-games/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/tradesgames-squires-417.jpgtradesgames-squires-417Dorlisa Squires (L), an apprentice with Local 49, and Glenda Tejada race to assemble a "pipe guy" at Sprinklerfitters Local 417's challenge.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/tradesgames-rockett-insulators.jpgtradesgames-rockett-insulatorsRockett (R), who said she uses just one name, matched insulation with piping at Insulators Local 34’s station during the Trade Games Challenge. https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/tradesgames-olson-iupat.jpgtradesgames-olson-iupatCement Masons apprentice Grace Olson checked out her virtual paint job. https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/tradesgames-kula-633.jpgtradesgames-kula-633Ashley Kula (L) and Anya Davis raced to finish Cement Masons Local 633’s challenge.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/tradesgames-jennings-512.jpgtradesgames-jennings-512Ironworkers Local 512’s Erik Hansen timed Madi Jennings, an Insulators apprentice, as she raced to tie rebar.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/tradesgames-excavator.jpgtradesgames-excavatorMahaila Houle (R), a career navigator with Operating Engineers Local 49, guided Plumbers Local 34 apprentice Karen Severson through the excavator event.2024-12-10T21:39:08+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/10/23/union-educators-tracking-effects-of-federal-funding-loss/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/spfe-walkin-2.jpgSPFE-walkin-2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/spfe-walkin-1.jpgSPFE-walkin-1NEA President Becky Pringle spoke to media members alongside SPFE member Nicki Nolen before the "walk-in" at Adams Spanish Immersion school.2024-12-10T21:26:03+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/10/02/unions-warn-trump-aligned-project-2025-puts-target-on-workers-rights/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/project2025-signs.jpgproject2025-signshttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/project2025-scene.jpgproject2025-sceneBart Andersen, executive director of AFSCME Council 5, speaks during a rally against Project 2025.2024-12-10T21:19:33+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/10/23/workers-call-out-anti-union-activities-at-minnesota-nursing-homes/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/seiu-nursinghomerally2.jpgseiu-nursinghomerally2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/seiu-nursinghomerally.jpgseiu-nursinghomerallyUnion and non-union nursing home workers rallied outside Monarch’s offices as representatives sought a meeting with executives inside. 2024-10-23T19:12:57+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/09/26/grad-worker-union-calls-on-u-leadership-to-engage-in-first-contract-talks/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/umgrad-picket3-copy.jpgUMgrad-picket3 copyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/umgrad-picket4.jpgUMgrad-picket4https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/umgrad-picket2-copy.jpgUMgrad-picket2 copy2024-10-23T18:55:39+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/10/11/with-support-from-shoppers-st-paul-co-op-workers-win-landslide-union-election/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/msmarket-ufcw.jpgMSMarket-ufcw(UFCW photo)2024-10-23T18:54:56+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/10/23/peterson-support-candidates-who-support-union-workers/2024-10-23T18:40:45+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/10/01/union-members-rally-in-support-of-peoples-post-office/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/apwu-rally2.jpgAPWU-rally2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/apwu-rally1.jpgAPWU-rally12024-10-11T19:07:01+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/09/25/flanagan-marks-first-workplace-rights-week-at-union-laundry-in-st-paul/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/rightsweek-workersunited.jpgrightsweek-workersunitedWorkers United Vice President Kathy Hanshew spoke during an event at Health Systems Cooperative Laundry during Workplace Rights Week.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/rightsweek-workers.jpgrightsweek-workershttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/rightsweek-laundry.jpgrightsweek-laundry2024-10-02T21:02:07+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/09/24/pipefitters-service-day-keeps-heat-on-for-homeowners-in-need/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/heatson24-volunteers2.jpgheatson24-volunteers2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/heatson24-volunteers1.jpgheatson24-volunteers1Brian Nelson (L) and Ray Bear tune up a retirees' furnace in Cottage Grove during Heat's On 2024.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/heatson24-group.jpgheatson24-group2024-09-26T16:54:48+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/09/03/a-former-union-member-walz-is-perfect-vp-choice-mn-labor-leaders-say/2024-09-25T20:12:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/07/19/ramsey-county-workers-seek-residents-support-for-contract-campaign/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ramseyco-afscme2.jpgramseyco-afscme2Four AFSCME unions representing Ramsey County employees kicked off their contract campaign July 13 at the library in Roseville, where they gathered signatures on a petition to county commissioners.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ramseyco-afscme1.jpgramseyco-afscme12024-09-24T20:37:14+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/09/03/peterson-lets-re-commit-to-keeping-unions-strong/2024-09-03T16:46:22+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/07/19/volunteers-key-to-minnesota-unions-election-year-goals/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/labor2024.jpglabor20242024-09-03T16:39:40+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/07/19/construction-union-celebrates-new-laws-to-keep-bad-actors-from-cashing-in-on-public-subsidies/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/liuna0624-torres.jpgliuna0624-torresAngel Torres (L) said StoneWorks discriminated against immigrant workers at its North Branch manufacturing facility.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/liuna0624.truck1_.jpgliuna0624.truck1LIUNA members from across the country, in the area for an organizing conference, joined the rally.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/liuna0624-presser.jpgliuna0624-presserEduardo Canales brought his daughter, Dariana, to the rally at Callisto Commons in Fridley. The development used Environmental StoneWorks, a contractor that Canales said misclassified him as an independent contractor when he installed stone veneers like the one visible at the Fridley site.2024-07-26T18:02:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/07/19/historical-society-layoffs-draw-outrage-charges-from-union/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mnhs-layoffs-2.jpgmnhs-layoffs-2Union members rallied behind their co-workers at MNHS who were laid off June 28.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mnhs-layoffs-1.jpgmnhs-layoffs-1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mnhs-layoffs-0.jpgmnhs-layoffs-0Alex Weston, a former program associate laid off by MNHS in June, addressed supporters outside the History Center.2024-07-26T18:00:48+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/07/26/minnesota-apprentice-wins-insulators-unions-international-skills-contest/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/dsc6973.jpg_DSC6973(photos by William Brouillette)https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/haller-insulators1.jpghaller-insulators1Pictured (L to R) are Tommy Haun, the union’s international training director; Local 34 Business Agent William Meyer; Jordan Haller, who hoisted a Stanley Cup replica at the awards banquet; and Local 34 Business Manager Albert Byers. (photo by William Brouillette)2024-07-26T17:58:46+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/06/10/updated-prevailing-wage-standards-a-tremendous-win-for-tradespeople/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/prevailingwage-smith-looman.jpgprevailingwage-smith-loomanSen. Tina Smith (R) and Wage and Hour Division Administrator Jessica Looman announced new prevailing wage standards in Minnesota. 2024-07-19T15:45:31+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/06/12/unions-call-out-delta-for-unethical-and-illegal-anti-union-activities/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/delta-iam-rally-flier.jpgdelta-iam-rally-flierhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/delta-iam-rally1.jpgdelta-IAM-rally1Union supporters rallied near Delta’s employee parking lot, near Terminal 2 at MSP International Airport. The Machinists union, which is supporting the union effort among ramp workers at the airline, organized the event.2024-07-19T15:45:16+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/06/10/new-state-board-sets-20-50-wage-floor-in-nursing-home-industry/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/nursinghome-standards2.jpgnursinghome-standards2SEIU member Nessa Higgins spoke during a press conference at the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, as (L to R) Teresa Brees, T.J. Hart, Michelle Armstrong and Labor Commissioner Nicole Blissenbach looked on.2024-06-12T21:53:18+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/06/12/after-trendsetting-campaign-twin-cities-workers-ratify-first-contracts-with-half-price-books/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/hpbstrike-store.jpgHPBstrike-storeWorkers at Half Price Books in Roseville shut down the store during a two-day strike in July 2023. (UA file photo)2024-06-12T21:20:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/06/10/peter-rachleff-minneapolis-teamsters-strikes-resonate-90-years-later/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/strike-sticker-3-color-2.jpgstrike sticker 3 color (2)The Remember 1934 Committee plans a series of events to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the strikes, beginning in June and culminating July 27 with a picnic in Minnehaha Park. 2024-06-10T21:01:54+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/04/22/health-care-unions-back-debt-reform-push-in-mn-legislature/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/debtrelief-mna.jpgdebtrelief-mnaMembers of the Minnesota Nurses Association support a bill that would reform laws around medical and other types of debt.2024-06-10T18:49:57+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/04/23/museum-workers-rally-public-support-for-contract-campaign/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/smm-union-picket1.jpgsmm-union-picket1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/smm-union-banner.jpgsmm-union-bannerScience Museum of Minnesota workers supported their union’s bargaining team during an informational picket and rally outside the museum in St. Paul.2024-06-10T17:12:25+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/04/23/indeed-brewing-union-could-be-sign-of-things-to-come-as-mns-cannabis-law-kicks-in/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/gk_gdjrxsaayr9t.jpgGK_GDjrXsAAyR9T2024-04-23T19:55:15+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/03/25/bargaining-moves-at-slowest-pace-in-two-decades-as-minnesota-educators-get-bold/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bea-picket-x.jpgBEA-picket-xhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bea-picket-rally.jpgBEA-picket-rallyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bea-picket-picketing2.jpgBEA-picket-picketing2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bea-picket-edmn.jpgBEA-picket-EdMnhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bea-picket-picketing.jpgBEA-picket-picketingMembers of the Burnsville Education Association held informational picketing before the March 14 school board meeting.2024-04-23T19:29:18+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/04/23/2023-teacher-of-the-year-reflects-on-life-changing-event/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/houston-michael.jpgHouston, Michael2024-04-23T18:48:21+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/03/25/grocery-workers-workers-win-historic-raises-landmark-safety-language-in-new-contracts/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ufcw1189.pngUFCW11892024-04-22T20:03:45+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/03/26/macalester-student-workers-launch-public-union-drive-its-been-exhilarating/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unknown-4.jpgUnknown-4https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unknown-3.jpgUnknown-3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wptlzxdu_400x400.jpgwptlZxDU_400x4002024-03-25T20:36:28+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/03/22/union-members-push-bill-to-give-striking-workers-unemployment-benefits/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/uaw-rally-0.jpgUAW-rally-0Autoworkers in Hudson, Wis., picketed during their union's "Stand Up Strike" in 2023.2024-03-25T17:17:06+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/03/22/video-game-workers-in-minnesota-make-history-with-union-drive/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/fb-share-code-cwa.pngfb-share-code-cwa2024-03-25T16:29:23+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/03/01/educators-call-on-mn-lawmakers-to-restore-the-promise-of-their-pension/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/edmn-pensions.jpgedmn-pensionsMembers of Education Minnesota rallied for pension reform Feb. 29 at the Capitol.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/edmn-pensions-2.jpgedmn-pensions-2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/edmn-pensions-1.jpgedmn-pensions-12024-03-22T18:21:43+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/03/14/st-paul-educators-new-contracts-deliver-pay-increases-preserve-classroom-gains/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/spfe-strike-art2.jpgspfe-strike-art2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/spfe-strike-art1.jpgspfe-strike-art1Educators held an "art build" for a potential strike at the Carpenters union's training center in St. Paul.2024-03-22T18:10:02+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/02/23/unions-to-stay-vigilant-at-capitol-what-weve-got-can-go-away-in-a-votes-notice/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/chamber-rally-seiu.jpgchamber-rally-seiuhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/chamber-rally-burnham.jpgchamber-rally-burnhamMinnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham spoke at a rally outside a business lobby event on the opening day of the 2024 legislative session.2024-03-01T21:57:56+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/02/28/st-paul-educators-set-march-11-strike-deadline-seek-community-support/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/spfe-rally0124-5.jpgSPFE-rally0124-5https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/spfe-rally0124-1.jpgspfe-rally0124-1SPFE members rallied for a contract before a school board meeting in January.2024-03-01T21:57:28+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/02/23/nursing-home-workers-plan-to-strike-as-new-industry-standards-board-ramps-up-work/2024-02-29T19:44:34+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/02/29/allina-cancer-center-nurses-vote-to-unionize-after-management-shrugs-off-safety-concerns/2024-02-29T18:46:58+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/02/14/msp-flight-attendants-from-multiple-carriers-rally-together-on-worldwide-day-of-action/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/flightattendants-msp4.jpgflightattendants-MSP4https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/flightattendants-msp3.jpgflightattendants-MSP3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/flightattendants-msp2.jpgflightattendants-MSP2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/flightattendants-msp1.jpgflightattendants-MSP1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/msp-flightattendants5.jpgMSP-flightattendants5Flight attendants marched Feb. 13 during a solidarity action at MSP's Terminal 1.2024-02-29T18:44:47+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/01/30/more-advocacy-workers-unionizing-in-minnesota/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/logos.jpgLayout 12024-02-28T18:11:55+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/01/29/st-paul-lawmaker-vows-to-act-on-health-care-for-msp-workers-if-mac-wont/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/msphealthcare-murphy.jpgMSPhealthcare-murphyState Sen. Erin Murphy spoke during a press conference held by unions at MSP Airport in December.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/msphealthcare-freeberg.jpgmsphealthcare-freebergSheigh Freeberg, secretary-treasurer of UNITE HERE Local 17, said most of the union’s members who work in airline catering cannot afford to access employer-provided health insurance. 2024-02-23T20:56:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/02/20/atu-members-ratify-contract-that-will-raise-the-bar-at-metro-transit/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/wintercarnival2413.jpgWinterCarnival2413(Union Advocate photo)2024-02-23T20:56:20+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/01/17/sun-country-flight-attendants-demand-wages-work-rules-to-match-industry-peers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/suncountry-picket1.jpgsuncountry-picket1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/suncountry-picket2.jpgsuncountry-picket2Sun Country flight attendants, members of Teamsters Local 120, held informational picketing Jan. 10 at MSP Airport.2024-02-23T20:41:14+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/01/19/union-approves-first-contract-at-planned-parenthood-north-central-states/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ppncs-scene.jpgPPNCS-scenehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ppncs-picket1.jpgPPNCS-picket1PPNCS United members held informational picketing in November – a strategy that workers credit with pressuring management to improve its health coverage.2024-02-23T20:40:55+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/02/23/mn-workers-win-union-elections-at-nonprofit-law-firm-fairview-hospital-adt-and-recycling-startup/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/426166678_775942177886802_7281880292381003556_n.jpg426166678_775942177886802_7281880292381003556_n(Teamsters Local 120 photo)2024-02-23T20:36:41+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/02/16/st-paul-educators-vote-to-authorize-strike-its-time-for-us-to-stop-being-disrespected/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/spfe-vote-balloting.jpgspfe-vote-ballotinghttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/spfe-strike-scene.jpgspfe-strike-sceneOver 2,000 SPFE members voted on a potential strike yesterday at the Carpenters hall in St. Paul.2024-02-23T17:43:42+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/02/15/bloomington-workers-say-banjo-maker-wants-to-bust-their-union-by-moving-to-oregon/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/banjos-picket2.jpgbanjos-picket2Nechville Musical Products workers and their supporters picketed Feb. 15, a day after their boss changed the locks on their Bloomington shop.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/banjos-picket.jpgbanjos-pickethttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/img_2312.jpgIMG_2312(NCSRCC photo)2024-02-22T22:38:44+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/02/09/led-by-nurses-coalition-of-mn-unions-to-push-healing-greed-agenda-in-2024/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/mna-legislature-rubesch.jpgmna-legislature-rubeschMNA President Chris Rubesch spoke during the Capitol press conference Feb. 5.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/mna-leg-welsh.jpgmna-leg-welshJohn Welsh, a nurse at Unity Hospital, outlined the MNA's 2024 legislative agenda.2024-02-15T13:40:27+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/01/30/state-labor-department-seeks-2-4-million-from-two-local-subcontractors/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/dli_sign.jpgDLI_sign2024-02-14T22:05:28+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/01/30/workers-encouraged-to-make-sure-they-see-full-benefit-of-minnesotas-new-sick-time-law/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/esst-ltgov-worker.jpgESST-LtGov-workerA member of the Twin Cities worker center CTUL spoke about the importance of having access to earned sick and safe time – and why CTUL was among the leading advocates of expanding the benefit statewide.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/esst-ltgov-pappas.jpgESST-ltgov-pappasSen. Sandy Pappas of St. Paul was lead author of the ESST bill.2024-02-09T21:55:42+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2024/01/30/st-paul-educators-give-away-40000-books/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/spfe-books-weingarten.jpgspfe-books-weingartenhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/spfe-books-speakers.jpgspfe-books-speakersLabor and community leaders joined a press event at the St. Paul book giveaway. Speakers (L to R) included St. Paul Regional Labor Federation President Kera Peterson, Education Minnesota Secretary-Treasurer Rodney Rowe and Vice President Monica Byron, AFT President Randi Weingarten, SPFE President Leah VanDassor and St. Paul Deputy Mayor Jaime Tincher.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/spfe-books-2.jpgspfe-books-2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/spfe-books-1.jpgspfe-books-12024-01-30T20:20:05+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/10/27/union-members-bristle-at-allina-plans-for-more-hospital-cuts/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/allina-picket1026-2.jpgallina-picket1026-2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/allina-picket1026-1.jpgallina-picket1026-1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/allina-picket1026-0.jpgallina-picket1026-02024-01-19T19:19:52+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/11/22/retail-janitors-brace-for-busy-holiday-weekend-with-no-holiday-pay/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/janitorstrike-march2020.jpgjanitorstrike-march2020Contracts covering about 8,000 members of SEIU Local 26 will expire this winter. (file photo) 2024-01-17T21:22:00+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/09/25/rally-in-rice-park-saturday-to-support-striking-actors/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/statefair-sagaftra.jpgstatefair-sagaftraMembers of the SAG-AFTRA Twin Cities Local – (L to R) Matt Roy, Tammara Melloy, Matt Saxe and Laurie Flanigan Hegge – carried their union’s banner in the State Fair's daily parade on Labor Day.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/sag-aftra-solidarityrally.jpgSAG-AFTRA-solidarityrallyThe Minnesota AFL-CIO declared SAG-AFTRA Solidarity Day at the Labor Pavilion on Labor Day.2023-11-22T20:03:00+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/09/25/broadcast-technicians-bring-energy-expertise-to-twin-cities-pbs-studios/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tpt-nabet-control.jpgtpt-nabet-controlNABET-CWA members also work in the "Almanac" control room.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tpt-nabet-camera.jpgtpt-nabet-cameraCamera operator Mike Phillips films “Almanac” co-host Eric Eskola’s opening segment.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tpt-nabet-grp.jpgtpt-nabet-grpUnion members gathered on the set of “Almanac” before a June broadcast included (L to R) Joe Kaczynski, Kai Holm, Scott Trotman, Eric Pagel, Michael Phillips, Annika Johnson, Jon Van Amber, Jim Kron and David Bales.2023-10-27T17:54:58+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/09/26/great-river-staff-union-reaches-first-contract-with-st-paul-charter/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/greatriver.jpggreatriver2023-09-26T17:22:43+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/09/08/after-unprecedented-disrespect-from-planned-parenthood-union-plans-to-escalate-contract-campaign/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ppncs-rally-burnham.jpgPPNCS-rally-burnhamPlanned Parenthood North Central States workers rallied behind their bargaining team in July, with support from elected and labor leaders.2023-09-25T20:09:06+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/09/15/hudson-gm-workers-just-waiting-to-get-the-call-to-join-big-3-strike/2023-09-25T19:33:11+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/09/13/metro-transit-workers-vote-to-authorize-strike/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/metrotransit-crowd2.jpgmetrotransit-crowd2Members of ATU Local 1005 rallied in July outside a Met Council committee meeting in Minneapolis.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/metrotransit-crowd1.jpgmetrotransit-crowd12023-09-15T20:08:25+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/08/11/allina-health-clinicians-file-for-union-election/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/doctors-council-2021.jpgDoctors-Council-20212023-09-13T21:20:26+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/07/21/local-teamsters-show-theyre-ready-to-strike-for-fair-share-of-record-ups-profits/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/358644001_672723061567806_138798445627249259_n.jpg358644001_672723061567806_138798445627249259_nRikki Schreinerhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/358095613_672722944901151_5409085099676848826_n.jpg358095613_672722944901151_5409085099676848826_nGunnar Johnson (L) and Robert Cristino, who work at the Maple Grove UPS hub, walked the practice picket line.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/358099368_672723238234455_255862835030305467_n.jpg358099368_672723238234455_255862835030305467_nHundreds of members of Teamsters Local 120 and Local 638 joined a rally and “practice picket” July 8 at the UPS hub in northeast Minneapolis. Real picketing could begin Aug. 1. 2023-09-08T19:01:55+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/07/21/labor-nonprofit-helps-opeiu-healthpartners-bring-learn-and-earn-training-to-life/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/rsw_1160h_1290.webprs=w_1160,h_1290https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/356662801_645974674240545_6092357154216843176_n.jpg356662801_645974674240545_6092357154216843176_nSupporters of the clinic assistant training program joined a celebration and press conference June 29. Pictured (L to R) are Jeff Ambroz, Kelsie Anderson, Mayor Melvin Carter and HealthPartners’ Lynzee Herfindahl and James McClean. (OPEIU photo)2023-08-11T17:17:53+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/07/11/twins-summer-concert-series-keeps-stagehands-out-in-cold/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/targetfield-iatse.jpgtargetfield-iatseIATSE Local 13 members supported an NHL game at Target Field last year.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/5daf18356e260ea8923b646bd904317b-iatse-logo.jpg5daf18356e260ea8923b646bd904317b-iatse-logo2023-07-21T15:15:49+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/07/10/bussin-baristas-take-starbucks-union-campaign-on-road/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/starbucks-bus-loading.jpgstarbucks-bus-loadinghttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/starbucks-bus-mccollum.jpgstarbucks-bus-mccollumRep. Betty McCollum encouraged Starbucks workers to keep up their contract campaign.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/starbucks-bus-1.jpgstarbucks-bus-1Starbucks workers launched their bus tour a block from the Capitol in St. Paul. 2023-07-13T21:43:20+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/07/13/insulted-by-1-wage-offer-half-price-books-workers-strike/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/hpbstrike-picket2.jpgHPBstrike-picket2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/hpbstrike-line.jpgHPBstrike-lineStrike Half Price Books workers picketed the Roseville store Thursday morning.2023-07-15T14:04:03+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/07/07/seiu-pulls-mn-lawmakers-endorsement-over-union-busting-at-planned-parenthood/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/340974852_522743863170171_723922973911370363_n.jpg340974852_522743863170171_723922973911370363_n(SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa photo)2023-07-11T22:19:29+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/05/26/workers-keep-pressure-on-half-price-books-for-a-fair-first-contract/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/halfprice-roseville-horz.jpghalfprice-roseville-horzhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/halfprice-roseville-vert.jpghalfprice-roseville-vertWorkers outside the Roseville store last weekend included (L to R) Garrett Hoffman, Max Sparks, Terell Paris, Hanna Anderson, Aaron Kerr and Bill Lloyd.2023-07-10T19:11:34+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/05/24/minnesota-unions-cheer-historic-legislative-session/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/budget-signing-walz.jpgbudget-signing-walzGov. Tim Walz spoke to supporters before signing 12 budget bills into law.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/budget-signing-liuna.jpgbudget-signing-liunaPublic works, transportation and other infrastructure will see historic investments as a result of the session, putting members of unions like the Laborers to work for years to come.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/budget-signing-edmn.jpgbudget-signing-edmnEducation Minnesota members praised a 10.5% increase in school funding.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/budget-signing-284.jpgbudget-signing-284SEIU Local 284 celebrated extension of unemployment benefits to hourly school employees.2023-07-07T18:22:30+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/05/19/st-paul-baristas-to-starbucks-were-not-going-away/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sbx-strike0423-trucker.jpgsbx-strike0423-truckerBaristas at the Starbucks on Snelling and Stanford avenues in St. Paul went on strike for the fourth time since winning their union election a year ago.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sbx-strike0423-cheer.jpgsbx-strike0423-cheerhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sbx-strike0423-art.jpgsbx-strike0423-artKato Nazarian (R), a barista at the unionized Starbucks in St. Paul, and Starbucks Workers United organizer Hannah Fogarty chalked the union’s logo onto the sidewalk outside the store. 2023-05-26T17:18:51+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/05/18/union-calls-on-postal-service-to-address-high-turnover/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/apwu-young.jpgAPWU-youngAaron Younghttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/apwu-davecook.jpgAPWU-DaveCookDave Cook is president of the St. Paul-area branch of the APWU.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/apwu-rally0423-2.jpgAPWU-rally0423-2Local members of the Postal Workers union held an event in Eagan to support a nationwide campaign for better staffing and service across the USPS.2023-05-24T20:26:55+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/05/17/state-to-invest-240-million-in-replacing-lead-pipes/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/leadpipes-work-walz.jpgleadpipes-work-walzIn April, Gov. Walz visited the site of ongoing lead-pipe replacement work in St. Paul, accompanied (L to R) by Rep. Sydney Jordan, SPRWS Director Patrick Shea and Council Member Chris Tolbert.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/leadpipes-flanagan.jpgleadpipes-flanaganLt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan greeted a crew of Laborers working to replace lead pipes in St. Paul.2023-05-19T16:32:29+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/05/03/walz-signs-refinery-safety-bill-at-st-paul-pipefitters-hall/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/refinery-ybarra.jpgrefinery-ybarraPipe Trades Association President David Ybarra touted the safety training local registered apprenticeships offer.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/refinery-seeberger-scene.jpgrefinery-seeberger-sceneSen. Judy Seeberger, whose district includes the St. Paul Park refinery, was a lead author of the bill.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/refinery-bill-walz.jpgrefinery-bill-walzGov. Walz signed the refinery safety bill into law May 2.2023-05-18T15:24:03+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/05/03/ban-on-captive-audience-meetings-advances-in-minnesota-legislature/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/captiveaud-burnham.jpgcaptiveaud-burnhamMinnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham (L) testified in support of the captive audience meeting legislation, authored by Rep. Kaela Berg in the House.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/captiveaud-testifyer.jpgcaptiveaud-testifyerPatrick Kennedy, a licensed social worker, recounted the chilling effect captive audience meetings had on a campaign to organize his workplace two years ago.2023-05-17T16:22:05+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/04/19/afscme-members-picket-carters-state-of-the-city-speech/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/afscme-sotc-1.jpgafscme-sotc-1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/afscme-sotc-trees.jpgafscme-sotc-treesMembers of AFSCME locals 1842 and 2508 held informational picketing three years ago during the mayor's State of the City speech.2023-05-03T16:56:09+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/04/19/union-solidarity-key-to-delta-workers-organizing-campaign/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/delta-signs.jpgDelta-signshttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/delta-scene.jpgDelta-sceneSara Nelson, president of the AFA-CWA, led a rally with leaders of the Teamsters and Machinists at the St. Paul Labor Center.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/delta-erickson.jpgdelta-ericksonTeamsters Local 120 President Tom Erickson (R) and the Machinists’ Richie Johnsen praised the coordinated union campaign to support Delta workers.2023-05-03T16:46:47+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/05/01/kera-peterson-unions-are-having-a-resurgence-and-every-member-can-be-part-of-it/2023-05-02T01:30:46+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/04/20/both-of-minnesotas-medical-cannabis-companies-now-unionized/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/244351740_4708997585826068_3512597847169076824_n.jpg244351740_4708997585826068_3512597847169076824_n2023-04-20T18:06:28+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/03/17/construction-wage-theft-back-on-mn-lawmakers-agenda/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/wagetheftbill-alvarochavez.jpgwagetheftbill-AlvaroChavezAlvaro Chavez (L), a member of CTUL, testifies in support of the Construction Worker Wage Protection Act, authored by Rep. Sandra Feist (R).2023-04-19T18:05:03+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/03/27/union-backed-coalition-rallies-to-get-paid-leave-across-finish-line/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/paidleaverally-unite.jpgpaidleaverally-uniteUNITE HERE member Leah Riley traveled from Rochester for the paid leave rally with her 8-year-old son, Riley Altom.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/paidleaverally-seiu.jpgpaidleaverally-seiuSteve Miltich (R), a retired custodian in the Orono school district, said many unionized workers would benefit from the proposed paid family and medical leave law. https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/paidleaverally-cheer.jpgpaidleaverally-cheerSupporters cheered Gov. Tim Walz, who spoke during a Capitol rally for paid family leave.2023-04-19T17:25:17+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/03/16/senate-republicans-block-1-9-billion-infrastructure-jobs-proposal/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/bonding-rally.jpgbonding-rallyIUPAT members (L to R) Tadd Tratar, David Kroger, Jordan Fry and Zach Thoemke rallied for the bonding will with Tim Stender (R) from the Carpenters union. https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/bonding-carolynwood.jpgbonding-CarolynWood2023-03-27T17:24:21+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/03/15/for-mia-workers-fresh-approach-to-bargaining-delivers-big-gains/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/mia-picket.jpgMIA-picketWorkers picketed the Mia in February. (photo courtesy OPEIU Local 12)2023-03-17T19:15:34+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/03/09/bill-of-rights-would-fund-25-minimum-wage-health-benefits-for-hourly-school-staff/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/espbill-tabke.jpgESPbill-tabkeRep. Brad Tabke holds a press conference with school employees after committee hearings on the ESP Bill of Rights.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/espbill-rapp.jpgESPbill-RappSara Rapp, a school cook on strike in Hastings, testified at the Capitol in support of the ESP Bill of Rights.2023-03-16T21:07:15+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/03/08/first-union-contract-delivers-parental-leave-longevity-pay-at-mn-historical-society/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/mnhsrally-121722.jpgmnhsrally-121722MNHS workers and supporters rallied for a fair contract at the Minnesota History Center in December 2022.2023-03-15T16:22:31+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/02/16/women-workers-testimony-bolsters-case-for-statewide-paid-family-leave/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/fmailyleave-mann.jpgfmailyleave-mannDr. Alice Mann is lead author of paid family leave in the Senate.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/paidfamleave.jpgpaidfamleaveSupporters rallied before the Senate’s first committee hearing on paid family leave this session.2023-03-09T22:00:49+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/02/15/school-board-ducks-meeting-with-striking-hastings-workers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/hastings-strike1.jpghastings-strike1Striking food service workers picket outside Kennedy Elementary in Hastings.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/hastings-strike0.jpghastings-strike0Laurie Potthoff, a food service worker at Hastings High School, speaks during an impromptu union rally after school board members canceled their scheduled meeting.2023-03-09T01:42:32+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/03/01/union-advocate-recognized-in-international-labor-media-contest/2023-03-01T19:52:41+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/03/01/bree-halverson-minnesotas-clean-economy-should-power-good-paying-safe-jobs/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/unknown-3.jpegUnknown-3Kevin Pranis of LIUNA Minnesota spoke during the bill signing ceremony.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/img_4138.jpgIMG_4138Gov. Walz signed the 2040 clean energy standard into law during a ceremony at the St. Paul Labor Center in February 2023. (Minneapolis Labor Review photo)2023-03-01T17:49:57+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/02/10/workers-turn-out-for-a-say-in-metro-transits-safety-plan/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/metcouncil-atu2.jpgMetCouncil-ATU2Transit workers packed the Feb. 8 Met Council meeting.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/metcouncil-atu1.jpgMetCouncil-ATU12023-02-16T21:45:00+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/02/07/hastings-food-service-workers-strike-for-higher-wages/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/seiu-hastings-3.jpgseiu-hastings-3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/seiu-hastings-2.jpgseiu-hastings-2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/seiu-hastings-1.jpgseiu-hastings-1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/seiu-hastings-0.jpgseiu-hastings-0https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/seiu-hastings.jpgseiu-hastings2023-02-16T21:44:39+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/02/09/union-members-warn-canadian-pacific-they-wont-settle-for-less/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/328901557_724859265925362_4918366851102498926_n.jpg328901557_724859265925362_4918366851102498926_nUnion members rally for a fair contract outside Canadian Pacific's U.S. headquarters in Minneapolis.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/329001209_5447437382027966_4233409111498037827_n.jpg329001209_5447437382027966_4233409111498037827_n"We just want a fair shake, that's all," BMWED General Chairman George Loveland said.2023-02-10T21:03:18+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/02/02/workers-warn-bigger-does-not-mean-better-when-it-comes-to-hospital-mergers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/sanford-merger-presser.jpgsanford-merger-presserRachel Hanneman, an intensive care nurse at Fairview Southdale, led a press conference before a Capitol hearing on legislation that would give the state Health Department power to block health system mergers. "Their right to do business ends where our right to accessible health care begins," she said.2023-02-09T17:39:41+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/02/01/in-senate-new-dfl-majority-puts-refinery-safety-atop-to-do-list/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/fmtwujkxoaqtzo3.jpgFmTWuJKXoAQtzO3(photo courtesy Steamfitters Pipefitters Local 455)https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/refinery-hearing.jpgrefinery-hearingUnion tradespeople packed the first committee hearing on Senate File 10. (photo courtesy LIUNA MN)2023-02-08T16:20:17+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/01/26/food-service-workers-in-hastings-schools-set-feb-7-strike-date/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/316406785_511061027730328_2269633387842804298_n.jpg316406785_511061027730328_2269633387842804298_nHastings food service workers plan to strike Feb. 7. (SEIU Local 284 photo)2023-02-02T19:17:17+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/02/03/kera-peterson-our-shared-agenda-is-advancing-at-the-capitol/2023-02-01T21:26:36+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/01/20/science-museum-workers-vote-to-unionize/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/mnhsrally-121722-2.jpgmnhsrally-121722-2Nicole Dzenowski, a paleontologist at the Science Museum, spoke during a rally in support of fellow AFSCME members at the state historical society.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/smm-insta.pngsmm-instaSMM Workers show their union pride on Instagram @smmworkersunion.2023-02-01T20:32:15+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2023/01/17/time-has-come-for-statewide-earned-sick-and-safe-time-mn-lawmakers-say/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/esst-capitol-vazquez.jpgESST-capitol-vazquezMaria Vazquez, a member of CTUL, recalled going to work with a fever and trembling legs before St. Paul's earned sick and safe time ordinance went on the books in July 2017.2023-01-26T21:56:30+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/12/16/starbucks-stalls-baristas-strike/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/starbucks-strike1216-3.jpgstarbucks-strike1216-3St. Paul baristas Ethan Carlson (L) and Lilabeth Sokolewicz joined a strike at the unionized Starbucks in St. Paul Dec. 16.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/starbucks-strike-watts.jpgstarbucks-strike-wattsUnion barista Nan Watts picketed during a strike on Starbucks' "Red Cup Day" in November.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/starbucks-strike1216-2.jpgstarbucks-strike1216-2Graciela Nira, a Starbucks shift supervisor and member of the union's bargaining team, leads a rally on the picket line at 300 Snelling Ave. N.2023-01-20T21:56:44+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/12/14/rail-workers-rally-call-for-biden-to-act-on-sick-leave-crew-sizes/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/319975840_927392365373697_2104221050060082727_n.jpg319975840_927392365373697_2104221050060082727_nhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/320104326_694957828675784_889729405884080844_n.jpg320104326_694957828675784_889729405884080844_nRobert Dickerson, a member of Waseca-based SMART-TD Local 64, brought his sons Alexander (L) and William to the rally. "I've worked this job the whole time they've been alive," he said, "but I do not encourage them to work for the railroad, sad to say."https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/320039248_648873520300135_4556899299669394901_n.jpg320039248_648873520300135_4556899299669394901_n2023-01-17T22:55:27+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/12/08/msp-workers-unite-to-support-health-care-campaign-delta-union-drive/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/msp-healthcare-deltaworker.jpgMSP-healthcare-Deltaworker"We need a union," Delta Cargo worker Miles Dousette tells airport workers at the rally.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/msp-healthcare-kaelaberg.jpgMSP-healthcare-KaelaBergState Rep. Kaela Berg, a member of the Flight Attendants union, offers solidarity to workers at the rally.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/msp-healthcare-kone.jpgmsp-healthcare-koneBrahim Kone of SEIU Local 26 leads a rally outside MSP Terminal 2.2022-12-16T18:52:56+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/12/15/two-from-plumbers-local-34-honored-with-nationwide-heroes-award/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/nabtuaward.jpgLayout 1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/stephanie-mullin-1.jpgStephanie MullinStephanie Mullinhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/kunze-web.jpgkunze-webJulia Kunze2022-12-15T19:15:20+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/12/12/afscme-members-to-rally-saturday-at-mn-history-center/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/mnhs.jpgmnhsNewly unionized staff members are in bargaining with the MN Historical Society. (photo from MNHS Staff Union Facebook page)2022-12-14T20:02:40+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/12/08/musicians-take-a-stand-for-job-security-in-talks-with-mn-opera/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/opera-becca-in-front-of-stands-wleaflet.jpgopera-Becca in front of stands wLeafletRebecca Arons is a cellist and member of the Opera Orchestra musicians' bargaining team.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/opera-stands-daytime-with-leafletters-in-bkgd.jpgopera-Stands daytime with Leafletters in bkgdUnion musicians placed stands outside the MN Opera’s new stage at the Luminary Arts Center to represent each member left out of the pit – and prevented from earning a paycheck – for lack of room in the smaller theater. 2022-12-12T18:03:16+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/12/09/peter-rachleff-looking-for-history-day-help-check-out-the-east-side-freedom-library/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/nationalday1.jpgNationalDay1Students and mentors worked on History Day projects at the ESFL last year. 2022-12-09T18:07:12+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/12/01/minnesota-nurses-authorize-second-strike-time-is-up/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/usbank-mna-2.jpgUSBank-MNA-2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/usbank-mna-01.jpgUSBank-MNA-01Nurses took the lobby of the US Bank corporate offices, calling out the company's vice chair of consumer and business banking, Tim Welsh, vice chair of the Allina Health board. https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/usbank-mna-1.jpgUSBank-MNA-1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/usbank-mna-0.jpgUSBank-MNA-02022-12-08T20:38:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/10/19/uber-lyft-drivers-push-local-lawmakers-to-regulate-their-industry/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/unknown-1.jpegUnknown-1Abdi Salah (L) and Eid Ali2022-12-08T16:06:49+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/11/22/state-capitol-dedicates-a-place-and-space-for-nellie-stone-johnson-and-all-she-represents/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/nsjstatue-kids.jpgNSJstatue-kidsStudents from Nellie Stone Johnson School in Minneapolis attended the dedication ceremony.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/nsjstatue-family.jpgNSJstatue-familyFamily of Nellie Stone Johnson, who died in 2002, get a first look at the new statue honoring her legacy.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/nsjstatue-1.jpgNSJstatue-12022-12-01T22:28:05+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/10/21/unions-back-little-in-dakota-county-attorney-race/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/little.jpglittlehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/261272436_348646610403484_2829900384726987877_n.jpg261272436_348646610403484_2829900384726987877_nMatt Little2022-11-22T20:18:01+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/10/25/healthpartners-member-former-trades-leader-seeks-your-vote-in-board-election/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/melander.jpgMelanderHarry Melander2022-11-16T16:40:44+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/10/18/labor-2022-volunteers-say-their-freedoms-fundamental-rights-are-on-the-ballot/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/labor2022-knock-seeb-2.jpglabor2022-knock-seebJudy Seeberger, the endorsed candidate in Senate District 41, thanks volunteers at the United Steelworkers hall in Cottage Grove.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/labor2022-knock-group.jpglabor2022-knock-group2022-10-24T18:48:32+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/10/14/rape-allegation-on-wilfs-development-sparks-outrage-calls-for-change/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/wilfs-assault-scene.jpgwilfs-assault-scenehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/wilf-assault-embrace.jpgwilf-assault-embrace2022-10-19T20:14:55+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/10/20/kera-peterson-labor-endorsed-candidates-have-earned-our-support/2022-10-18T18:29:09+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/10/10/st-paul-school-employees-vote-to-strike-plan-rally-tuesday/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/spps-afscme.jpgspps-afscmeAFSCME Local 844 members rallied before a school board meeting in July 2022.2022-10-18T16:18:27+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/10/04/minnesota-union-members-led-the-fight-to-secure-bonus-pay-for-1-million-frontline-workers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/frontlinebonus-vertical.jpgFrontlineBonus-verticalhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/frontlinebonus-group.jpgFrontlineBonus-grouphttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/frontlinebonus-ufcw.jpgfrontlineBonus-ufcw“It was hard times, but we made it through," said Keith Farr, a meat cutter at Lunds and Byerlys.2022-10-14T15:57:26+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/10/06/mental-health-workers-strike-allina-does-not-respect-us-in-the-slightest/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/mentalhealth-strike2.jpgmentalhealth-strike2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/mentalhealth-strike1.jpgmentalhealth-strike1Mental Health workers on strike at Abbott Northwestern hold a rally on the picket line.2022-10-10T20:53:43+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/09/26/mental-health-workers-notify-allina-fairview-of-intent-to-strike-again/2022-10-07T18:12:47+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/10/04/union-pipefitters-help-homeowners-in-need-prep-for-cold-weather/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/heatson22-group.jpgHeatsOn22-groupBefore providing free furnace inspection and repairs to Twin Cities homeowners, union pipefitters gather with elected officials and community leaders at a Roseville hotel for the Project Heat’s On volunteer breakfast. https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/heatson22-fitters.jpgHeatsOn22-fittersAvery Peterson (L) and Jim Westphall take a service call on St. Paul’s east side.2022-10-07T18:12:32+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/09/22/ira1/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ira-smith-tour2.jpgIRA-smith-tour2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ira-smith-tour.jpgIRA-smith-tourMatt Campanario, executive director of the Carpenters Training Institute, leads Sen. Tina Smith on a tour of the LJ Shosten Training Center in St. Paul, which houses the union's pile driver and millwright apprenticeship programs.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ira-smith-apprentice.jpgIRA-smith-apprenticeCarpenters apprentice Amanda Heiser tells Smith recently passed infrastructure and climate bills “definitely provide a more stable future” for apprentices like her. 2022-10-04T20:25:46+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/09/21/minnesota-united-video-board-techs-win-union-election/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/284849356_459930115935924_754836317477026685_n.jpg284849356_459930115935924_754836317477026685_nIATSE Local 745 represents broadcast professionals who work sports and entertainment events in Minnesota and Iowa. (Local 745 photo)2022-09-26T21:27:57+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/09/21/jamie-gulley-time-is-right-to-organize-unions-for-all/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/139177.jpeg139177Jamie Gulley is president of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa.2022-09-23T03:23:15+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/08/23/staffing-crisis-prompts-school-employees-to-ask-for-support-patience/2022-09-22T19:06:29+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/08/31/electric-machinery-workers-rally-in-minneapolis-two-percent-isnt-going-to-cut-it/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/iue-cwa-elecmach-shorter.jpgIUE-CWA-ElecMach-ShorterLocal 1140's Richard Shorter gives Electric Machinery workers a bargaining update.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/iue-cwa-elecmach-1.jpgIUE-CWA-ElecMach-1Electric Machinery workers join a rally for a fair contract in northeast Minneapolis.2022-09-22T19:05:54+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/09/20/state-afl-cio-convention-spotlights-worker-power-political-goals/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/3mnaflcio-kera.jpg3mnaflcio-keraSt. Paul Regional Labor Federation President Kera Peterson is pictured speaking at the 2022 MN AFL-CIO Convention.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/5mnaflcio-cheer.jpg5mnaflcio-cheerhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/1mnaflcio-redmond.jpg1mnaflcio-redmond“We need Minnesota’s labor movement now more than ever,” AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Fred Redmond tells delegates. “So keep organizing, keep mobilizing, keep being a force for working people.” https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2mnaflcio-officers.jpg2mnaflcio-officersMN AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham chairs her first state fed convention.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/0mnaflcio-org.jpg0mnaflcio-orgA panel brings together worker-organizers from Planned Parenthood, MN United, Activision Blizzard and Trader Joe's.2022-09-22T19:03:30+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/09/16/mn-nurses-double-down-on-staffing-demands-with-historic-three-day-strike/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/mnastrike-line0.jpgMNAstrike-line0https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/mnastrike-1vert.jpgMNAstrike-1verthttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/mna-picket1.jpgMNA-picket1Striking nurses picket outside Children's Hospital in St. Paul.2022-09-21T20:29:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/09/12/msp-workers-unite-to-push-for-affordable-health-benefits/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/msp-health-seiu.jpgMSP-health-SEIU"Fifteen is not enough for me to afford to pay for the insurance,” MSP worker Khadiga Zail said. https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/msp-health-omar.jpgMSP-health-omarU.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar joins union members as they release a report highlighting the need for affordable health insurance at MSP Airport.2022-09-20T22:12:13+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/09/16/nurses-picket-lines-swell-with-community-labor-support/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/mnastrike-educators.jpgMNAstrike-educatorsExecutive officers of Education Minnesota stand in solidarity with striking nurses in St. Paul.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/mnastrike-walz.jpgMNAstrike-walz“The people of Minnesota stand with you,” Gov. Tim Walz tells striking United and Children’s hospital nurses.2022-09-16T16:06:09+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/08/25/skys-the-limit-as-women-workers-revive-minnesotas-cluw-chapter/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/logo-cluw.jpglogo-cluw2022-09-12T22:04:26+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/08/24/union-members-push-back-on-atts-return-to-office-plan/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cwa7250-wfh.jpgCWA7250-WFHCharli Haataja shares the results of a survey showing AT&T call center workers are more productive and less likely to miss work when allowed to work from home.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cwa7250-wfh-olmo.jpgCWA7250-WFH-olmoYolanda Olmo2022-08-31T20:21:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/12/13/report%e2%80%88union-construction-sites-draw-fewer-safety-violations/2022-08-31T17:10:12+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/08/31/peter-rachleff-labor-day-roots-trace-to-st-pauls-east-side/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/project1.jpgLayout 1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/20220910-labor-day-picnic-photo-1-use-this-version.webp20220910-Labor-Day-Picnic-photo-1-use-this-version2022-08-24T20:11:51+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/08/18/after-walking-away-from-workers-millennium-gets-heat-from-convention-delegates/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/prideatwork-protest2.jpgprideatwork-protest2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/prideatwork-protest.jpgprideatwork-protest2022-08-24T19:35:23+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/08/16/hospital-nurses-in-twin-cities-duluth-vote-to-authorize-strike/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/mna-strike0922-1.jpgMNA-strike0922-1Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association announce plans to take a strike vote.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/mna-strike0922.jpgMNA-strike0922“Our management, our leaders have failed,” says Amy McGlone, a nurse and member of the Children’s Hospital bargaining team.2022-08-23T21:38:12+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/08/30/kera-peterson-organizing-surge-shows-whats-possible-at-the-polls/2022-08-23T18:40:43+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/08/14/riding-the-union-wave-minneapolis-trader-joes-workers-win-landslide-election/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/traderjoes1.jpgtraderjoes1Minneapolis Trader Joe's workers Sarah Beth Ryther and Francisco Lopez embrace after hearing the results of their union election.2022-08-23T16:27:59+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/06/27/unions-decry-supreme-court-ruling-urge-action-to-protect-abortion-access/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/287661691_392286269602996_6713797590158084591_n-1.jpg287661691_392286269602996_6713797590158084591_n2022-08-16T16:14:42+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/06/27/union-election-begins-for-over-400-planned-parenthood-workers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/plannedparenthood.jpgLayout 12022-08-14T18:06:38+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/05/13/workers-seek-commitment-from-developers-to-build-with-dignity-and-respect/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/imageedit_3_9543256601.pngimageedit_3_95432566012022-07-16T15:15:55+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/05/20/surge-in-union-elections-prompts-call-to-bolster-nlrb-staffing/2022-06-27T20:20:02+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/06/24/after-march-strike-mn-epilepsy-group-workers-settle-contract-that-preserves-longevity-pay/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/meg-strike-rally2.jpgMEG-strike-rally2Minnesota Epilepsy Group workers picketed outside the employer's headquarters in Roseville on the last day of their March strike.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/meg-strike-rally1.jpgMEG-strike-rally1MEG technicians rally on the last day of the ULP strike.2022-06-27T20:19:05+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/05/25/psych-workers-at-m-health-allina-strike-during-mental-health-awareness-month/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/strike-mentalhealth-picket2.jpgstrike-mentalhealth-picket2Mental health workers picketed outside MHealth Fairview hospital during a one-day strike in Mayhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/strike-mentalhealth-group.jpgstrike-mentalhealth-grouphttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/strike-mentalhealth-picket1.jpgstrike-mentalhealth-picket1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/strike-mentalhealth-picket3.jpgstrike-mentalhealth-picket3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/strike-mentalhealth-picket.jpgstrike-mentalhealth-picketMental health workers picket outside M Health Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis during a one-day strike.2022-06-27T13:33:03+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/05/10/wilfs-company-turned-deaf-ear-to-warnings-of-wage-theft-at-viking-lakes-development/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/vikings-worker.jpgvikings-workerAbel Susteito speaks at a Capitol press conference about his experience with wage theft on the Viking Lakes apartment project in Eagan.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/vikings-scene.jpgvikings-scenehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/vikings-duinick.jpgvikings-duinickCarpenters union official Adam Duininck says he and others suggested ways the Wilfs' company could prevent wage theft on the Viking Lakes project. “Our suggestions just were not taken seriously," he said.2022-06-14T16:42:13+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/06/14/with-unanimous-support-public-news-service-staffers-win-union-recognition/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/nwhw3al4_400x400.jpgNwhw3Al4_400x4002022-06-14T16:40:25+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/06/03/women-building-success-celebrates-tradeswomen-at-awards-ceremony/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/womenbldawards-stave.jpgWomenBldAwards-StaveWBS board members honor Terri Stave with a Lifetime Achievement award. Pictured (L to R) are Barry Davies, Carrie Robles, Barb Pecks, Stave, Jenny Winkelaar and Jennifer Mudge. https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/womenbldawards-group.jpgWomenBldAwards-groupWBS award winners include, L to R, (back) Claire Boeke, Karin Dahlin, Dani Moss, Rosey Grab, (front) Marissa Goodsky, Brittney Bray and Robin Chuhel.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/womenbldawards-633.jpgWomenBldAwards-633Journey Workers of the Year Marissa Goodsky holds her award during a photo with Local 633 Business Manager Dave Schutta and her sister, Alexis.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/womenbldawards-110.jpgWomenBldAwards-110IBEW 110 Business Manager Jamie McNamara introduces Advocate of the Year Robin Chuhel (L).2022-06-03T16:42:06+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/04/27/st-paul-starbucks-workers-win-union-election/2022-06-02T22:10:55+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/06/01/trades-push-royal-credit-union-to-ditch-contractor-accused-of-underpaying-immigrant-workers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/royalcu-2.jpgroyalcu-2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/royalcu-0.jpgroyalcu-02022-06-02T22:10:41+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/06/02/twin-cities-nurses-picket-demand-hospitals-put-patients-over-profits/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/mnapicket-3.jpgMNApicket-3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/mnapicket-2.jpgMNApicket-2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/mnapicket-1.jpgMNApicket-1Nurses at United and Children's hospitals in St. Paul picketed during their 2022 contract campaign. (UA file)2022-06-02T22:10:11+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/05/11/safe-staffing-concerns-soar-among-minnesota-nurses/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/mnastaffingreports-turner.jpgMNAstaffingreports-turnerMNA President Mary Turner, pictured with concern-for-safe-staffing forms collected by the union, is an ICU nurse at North Memorial hospital.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/mnastaffingreport-becchetti.jpgMNAstaffingreport-becchettihttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/mna-staffingreport-scene.jpgMNA-staffingreport-scene2022-05-20T16:12:18+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/04/27/county-attorneys-take-aim-at-criminal-wage-theft/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/coatty-1.jpgcoatty-1Ramsey County Attorney John Choi’s office recently hired Jacob Shawback (L) to investigate prevailing-wage and wage-theft allegations. Shawback previously worked at the Fair Contracting Foundation of Minnesota, which monitors labor standards on publicly funded construction projects.2022-05-11T23:55:49+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/04/28/unions-honor-fallen-tradespeople-on-workers-memorial-day/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/wmd22-scene.jpgWMD22-scenehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/wmd22-boser.jpgWMD22-boserCohlton Boser (L) and Talyre Boser hold a cross for their father, Neil Boser, a member of Laborers Local 563 who died in a workplace accident last August.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/wmd22-robertson.jpgWMD22-robertsonLabor Commissioner Roslyn Robertson speaks during the Workers Memorial Day observance.2022-05-10T20:42:54+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/05/09/unions-pre-apprenticeship-program-puts-more-minnesotans-on-path-to-construction-careers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/bldgstrongcomm-grad-1.jpgbldgstrongcomm-grad-1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/bldgstrongcomm-grad-2.jpgbldgstrongcomm-grad-2Graduates Isabelle Schultz and Dwayne Douglas take the stage during the ceremony.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/bldgstrongcomm-grad-group.jpgbldgstrongcomm-grad-groupThe Building Strong Communities program holds a graduation ceremony. (photo by Vince Muzik)2022-05-09T21:01:34+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/04/25/after-pandemic-hiatus-plumbers-union-brings-back-waters-off-service-day/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/watersoff22-working.jpgWatersOff22-workinghttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/watersoff22-group.jpgWatersOff22-groupBrett Bernhjelm and Julia Kunze pause for a photo with Dave Hallis, a disabled Navy veteran whose Maplewood home needed plumbing repairs. Bernhjelm is a military veteran, too, having served six years in the Minnesota National Guard.2022-04-27T20:41:27+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/04/25/general-counsel-will-urge-nlrb-to-deem-captive-audience-meetings-illegal/2022-04-27T20:41:13+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/04/26/roslyn-robertson-every-fatality-crosses-my-desk-and-my-stomach-just-cringes/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2213-wmd22-stickers-mourn-eng.jpg2213 WMD22 Stickers MOURN ENGhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/roslyn_robertson_tcm1055-453846.jpgroslyn_robertson_tcm1055-453846Commissioner Roslyn Robertson (mn.gov photo)2022-04-25T20:18:26+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/04/27/in-memoir-united-hospital-nurse-reflects-on-experiences-in-covid-icu/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/nurse-author-crop.pngnurse-author-cropAmanda V. Petersonhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/justbreathe-cover.jpgJustBreathe-cover2022-04-25T19:54:37+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/04/14/union-carpenters-spotlight-tax-fraud-in-construction-industry/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ncsrcc-taxday2.jpgNCSRCC-taxday2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ncsrcc-taxday1.jpgNCSRCC-taxday1Members of the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters demonstrate outside a development site in northeast Minneapolis.2022-04-25T19:53:50+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/04/04/cutting-edge-geothermal-system-keeps-local-455-training-center-cool/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/pipefitters-cooling.jpgPipeFitters-coolingWater enters the training center’s cooling system at 52 degrees and typically exits a degree or two warmer.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/pipefitters-cooling2.jpgPipefitters-cooling2Tony Poole, St. Paul Steamfitters and Pipefitters Local 455’s business manager, explains how a geothermal system cools the union’s Apprenticeship Training Center in St. Paul.2022-04-25T19:11:21+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/04/04/staff-at-st-paul-aids-service-organization-vote-to-unionize/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/rainbowhealth-vote.jpgRainbowHealth-voteRainbow Health workers (L to R) Andrea Hampel, Mikhail Koha Dei-Anang, Arabella Childers, Zoe Geisen and Aamina Mohamed, await results of the vote tally in their union election.2022-04-14T17:39:41+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/04/01/with-bidens-signature-postal-reform-measure-will-lift-5-ton-weight-dragging-down-usps/2022-04-04T21:52:24+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/03/17/bakery-workers-are-taking-their-contract-fight-to-unfi-cub-foods-customers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cub-unfi.pngCub-UNFIhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cub-flyering-peglow.jpgcub-flyering-peglowhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cub-flyering-group.jpgcub-flyering-groupFlyering outside the Har Mar Cub Foods (L to R): BCTGM Local 22 Secretary-Treasurer James Rutten, St. Paul Regional Labor Federation President Kera Peterson, Local 22 President Wally Borgan and retired Local 22 President Bruce Peglow. 2022-04-04T19:47:27+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/04/18/bree-halverson-buying-clean-and-fair-for-workers-and-the-environment/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/mug-halverson.jpegmug-halversonBree Halverson is Midwest states director for the BlueGreen Alliance.2022-04-01T16:06:50+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/03/14/insulting-wage-offer-prompts-strike-at-mn-epilepsy-group/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/meg-strike-picket1.jpgMEG-strike-picket1SEIU members picket outside Minnesota Epilepsy Group in Roseville, one of two picket lines set up on Day 1 of the unfair labor practice strike.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/meg-strike-leah.jpgMEG-strike-LeahLeah Olsen is a member of the union's bargaining team.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/meg-strike-group.jpgMEG-strike-group2022-04-01T14:56:02+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/03/09/st-paul-educators-settle-contract-pivot-to-supporting-minneapolis-strikers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/mftrally-vandassor.jpgmftrally-vandassorSPFE President Leah VanDassor urged on striking Minneapolis educators during a Capitol rally. "This is not just a Saint Paul, not just a Minneapolis issue," she said. "This is an issue for public education, and we are all in this together."https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/educators-march0222-1.jpgeducators-march0222-12022-03-17T18:50:34+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/02/25/frontline-workers-focus-turns-to-senate-after-house-passes-bonus-pay/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/frontline-bonus-1.jpgfrontline-bonus-1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/frontline-bonus-0.jpgfrontline-bonus-0As lawmakers debate bonus pay on the House floor, frontline workers rally outside the chamber.2022-03-14T18:16:26+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/02/25/minnesota-building-trades-on-path-to-becoming-yellow-ribbon-organization/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/yellowribbon-sign-fowler.jpgyellowribbon-sign-fowlerhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/yellowribbon-scene.jpgyellowribbon-scenehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/yellowribbon-guard.jpgyellowribbon-guardMinnesota National Guard Major General Shawn Manke joins the signing ceremony.2022-03-09T21:57:03+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/03/03/health-care-workers-put-mn-epilepsy-group-on-notice-of-intent-to-strike/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/download.pngdownload2022-03-03T19:01:27+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/02/22/remembering-shar-knutson-her-presence-will-be-missed-but-her-legacy-lives-on/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/retirees-dayton-shar-1.jpgretirees-dayton-sharKnutson introduced former Gov. Mark Dayton at a union event in 2013.2022-02-25T21:57:50+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/02/22/push-for-paid-family-leave-takes-on-new-urgency-in-pandemic/2022-02-25T18:12:49+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/02/18/educators-in-st-paul-minneapolis-vote-to-strike-over-student-centered-demands/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/educators-march0222-0.jpgeducators-march0222-0https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/educators-march-0222-2.jpgeducators-march-0222-2Members of the St. Paul and Minneapolis educators’ unions cross the Ford Parkway bridge during a march last weekend.2022-02-22T20:28:42+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/02/18/house-bill-targets-high-injury-rates-in-amazons-mn-warehouses/2022-02-22T19:51:53+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/02/11/twin-cities-starbucks-workers-join-union-wave/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/rbrkp5ex_400x400.jpgRBrkp5Ex_400x400https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/starbucks-stpaul-c2-copy.jpgstarbucks-stpaul-c2 copyStarbucks workers supporting the union drive at the Snelling and Stanford location include (L to R) Max Chang, Colton Johnson, Sohyeon Yun, Graciela Nira, Asusena Barragan, Lola Rubens and Sitra Abdulkadir.2022-02-18T18:21:39+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/02/04/as-staffing-crisis-deepens-dfl-lawmakers-respond-with-bill-to-keep-nurses-at-bedside/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/mna-presser-scene.jpgMNA-presser-sceneNurses and lawmakers hold a press conference to unveil the Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/mna-presser-franzen.jpgMNA-presser-FranzenSen. Melissa Lopez Franzen listens to MNA member Becky Nelson (L) and retired member Jean Forman talk about conditions in hospitals.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/mna-leg-clute.jpgMNA-leg-cluteThe staffing crisis "keeps us up at night, haunting us," said St. Joseph's nurse Daniel Clute.2022-02-18T16:10:17+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/02/01/burnham-sworn-in-as-first-person-of-color-to-lead-mn-afl-cio/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/burnham-swearin4.jpgburnham-swearin4https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/burnham-swearin3.jpgburnham-swearin3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/burnham-swearin2.jpgburnham-swearin2Bill McCarthy (L), Bernie Burnham and Brad Lehtohttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/burnham-swearin1.jpgburnham-swearin1Bill McCarthy administers the oath of office to Bernie Burnham.2022-02-11T21:03:21+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/01/31/as-session-begins-minnesota-unions-see-opportunity-for-investments-in-infrastructure-frontline-workers/2022-02-04T17:14:13+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/02/02/union-educators-join-effort-to-expand-child-care-early-ed/2022-02-02T21:46:22+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/12/16/st-paul-educators-balk-at-districts-demand-for-concessions/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/spfe-walkin-3.jpgSPFE-walkin-3Educators line the sidewalk outside St. Anthony Park Elementary during a walk-in event highlighting their union's student-centered contract priorities.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/spfe-walkin-2.jpgSPFE-walkin-2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/spfe-walkin-1.jpgSPFE-walkin-12022-02-01T20:34:40+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/01/26/after-hitting-the-streets-ramsey-county-workers-win-raises/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/270218491_10159633812631870_8309622739467881472_n.jpg270218491_10159633812631870_8309622739467881472_nRamsey County AFSCME members hold informational picketing in downtown St. Paul. 2022-02-01T20:33:59+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/02/01/guthrie-scenic-artists-circle-pines-hardware-store-workers-voting-in-union-elections-this-month/2022-02-01T16:22:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/01/21/quick-fix-for-staffing-crisis-not-enough-hospital-nurses-warn/2022-02-01T15:02:17+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/01/28/bernie-burnham-from-pta-mom-to-president-elect-of-the-mn-afl-cio/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/mug-burnham-horiz.pngmug-burnham-horizhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/mug-burnham.pngmug-burnhamBernie Burnham2022-01-28T16:21:29+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/01/21/mn-unions-grew-in-2021-bucking-national-trend/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/unionyeslogo.pngunionyeslogo2022-01-26T17:54:56+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/01/26/minnesotas-erickson-part-of-change-coming-to-teamsters-international-leadership/2022-01-25T17:32:01+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/01/25/ibew-110-rice-county-habitat-enter-third-decade-of-partnership/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ibew-northfield-outside.jpgibew-northfield-outsideWith single-digit temperatures, Local 110 journeyman Dave Slattery (front) and apprentice Jeremy Dohrmann install wiring outside the fourplex.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ibew-northfield-leads.jpgibew-northfield-leadsIBEW Local 110 retirees Bob Delesha (L) and Steven White are mainstays of the union’s Habitat volunteer projects in Rice County.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ibew-northfield-fixture.jpgibew-northfield-fixtureIBEW Local 110 apprentice Helen Spindler and Local 110 President Doug Suchanek work together to install a light fixture. https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ibew-g-pic.jpgIBEW G pic(photo courtesy Logan Beere)2022-01-25T16:50:33+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2022/01/07/half-price-books-workers-ready-to-bargain-after-victory-in-st-louis-park/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/269273704_137658322031336_6748416743852596853_n.jpg269273704_137658322031336_6748416743852596853_n(Photo from MN Bookstore Workers United's Facebook feed.)2022-01-21T19:01:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/12/15/report-exposes-human-cost-of-amazons-business-model-in-minnesota/2022-01-21T17:57:46+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/12/17/dont-be-fooled-by-atts-authorized-retailers-cwa-members-warn/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/attstores.pngATTstoreshttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/att-picket-2.jpgAT&T-picket-2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/att-picket-1.jpgAT&T-picket-1Union members and supporters demonstrate outside the AT&T authorized retailer in Roseville, where CWA members used to work.2022-01-07T19:51:50+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/12/14/burnham-to-succeed-mccarthy-as-minnesota-afl-cio-president/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/mnaflcio-leadership.jpgLayout 1Bill McCarthy and Bernie Burnham2021-12-16T19:54:18+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/12/06/union-members-urge-hospitals-to-address-staffing-shortfalls-with-higher-wages/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/screen-shot-2021-12-05-at-2.20.38-pm.pngScreen Shot 2021-12-05 at 2.20.38 PM2021-12-14T21:36:51+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/12/06/essential-workers-call-bonus-pay-holdup-a-slap-in-the-face/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/essentialworkers-signs.jpgessentialworkers-signshttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/essentialworkers-marching.jpgessentialworkers-marchinghttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/essentialworkers-spelling.jpgessentialworkers-spellingAt a rally in downtown Minneapolis in December 2021, advocates called on legislators to stop playing politics with a fund created to compensate essential workers.2021-12-13T21:31:34+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/11/10/newly-unionized-chisago-lakes-custodians-tap-community-support-in-first-contract-campaign/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/chisago-seiu284.jpgchisago-seiu284Custodians and supporters rally in advance of a first mediation session with the Chisago Lakes schools.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/chisago-seiu284-scene.jpgchisago-seiu284-scenehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/chisago-seiu284-marks.jpgchisago-seiu284-markshttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/chisago-seiu284-kera.jpgchisago-seiu284-keraKera Peterson, shown speaking at a union rally in the Chisago Lakes School District, is president of the Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/chisago-seiu284-carlson.jpgchisago-seiu284-carlsonhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/chisago-seiu284-2.jpgchisago-seiu284-22021-12-06T22:25:20+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/12/06/concrete-christmas-display-showcases-union-apprentices-skills/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/concretexmas-square.jpgconcretexmas-squareJames Fisher is a third-year apprentice with Local 633.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/concretexmas-scene.jpgconcretexmas-scenehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/concretexmas-chimney.jpgconcretexmas-chimneyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/concretexmas-0.jpgconcretexmas-0Local 633 apprentices work on the annual holiday display in their training center.2021-12-07T11:47:09+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/11/03/strike-vote-nets-minneapolis-laundry-workers-a-better-offer/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/aramark-rita.jpgaramark-RitaAramark worker Rita Yee speaks to a TV reporter during the rally.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/aramark-line.jpgAramark-lineEhler Moo joins a union rally outside the Aramark laundry facility in Minneapolis.2021-12-06T16:10:30+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/10/25/workers-at-twin-cities-mental-health-agency-to-vote-on-union/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/170916917_100450502167468_8325092102793853030_n.png170916917_100450502167468_8325092102793853030_n2021-11-10T16:07:50+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/10/18/afscme-united-for-substantive-change-in-talks-with-u/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/afscme-um-c.jpgafscme-um-chttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/afscme-um-2-c.jpgafscme-um-2-cAFSCME members rally at the U of M Twin Cities campus.2021-11-03T22:01:30+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/09/03/as-nonprofits-face-uncertain-times-some-employees-look-to-unionize/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/nonprofit_fig6_tcm1045-422825.jpgNonprofit_fig6_tcm1045-422825(MN Department of Employment and Economic Development)https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/screenshot-61.pngScreenshot (61)2021-10-26T18:04:01+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/10/18/half-price-books-workers-in-roseville-st-paul-form-unions/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/halfpricebooks.jpghalfpricebooksThese Half Price Books workers fully support forming a union.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/246739284_5006760466005198_281148078932104584_n.jpg246739284_5006760466005198_281148078932104584_n2021-10-25T18:23:48+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/10/15/educators-frustrated-by-plan-to-uproot-st-paul-students/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/firstday-spfe.jpgfirstday-spfeOn the first day of school Benjamin E. Mays elementary school in St. Paul last year, teachers greeted returning students at with sidewalk chalk and confetti.2021-10-18T19:21:50+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/09/22/frustration-builds-as-state-lawmakers-blow-deadline-for-plan-to-pay-frontline-workers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/starkweather.jpgstarkweatherElia Starkweather, a janitor and member of SEIU Local 26, was among frontline workers who spoke at an event commemorating the anniversary of a COVID-19 state of emergency in March 2020.2021-10-18T18:11:18+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/09/22/as-driver-shortage-hampers-start-of-school-unions-point-to-low-pay-benefits/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/school-bus-img_2051.jpgschool bus IMG_20512021-10-15T19:44:13+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/09/28/after-landslide-union-election-m-health-psych-staff-ready-to-bargain-for-wages-safety/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/faz4mlmvcamrn3g.jpgFAZ4mLmVcAMRn3G(SEIU photo)2021-09-29T01:23:07+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/09/23/investment-worker-voice-critical-to-addressing-care-crisis/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/jacquelyn2.jpgjacquelyn2Jacquelyn Kelly is a home care worker from Oakdale.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/jacquelyn.jpgjacquelynJacquelyn Kelly is a home care worker from Oakdale.2021-09-23T21:53:50+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/09/23/conditions-that-sparked-strikes-at-nabisco-frito-lay-have-spread-to-minnesota-union-warns/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/olddutch-bctgm.jpgOldDutch-bctgmOld Dutch workers, members of BCTGM Local 22, gather outside the union's offices in Minneapolis.2021-09-23T21:44:26+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/09/23/photos-teamster-horses-visit-blaine-bring-unions-history-to-life/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/teamsterhorses3.jpgteamsterhorses3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/teamsterhorses2.jpgteamsterhorses2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/teamsterhorses1.jpgteamsterhorses12021-09-24T17:56:44+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/09/22/mn-nurse-on-biden-task-force-im-the-one-who-brings-reality/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/turner.jpegturner2021-09-23T20:50:05+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/09/21/minnesota-afl-cio-wraps-55th-convention-with-call-for-solidarity/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/mnaflcio-conv.jpgmnaflcio-conv2021-09-22T21:20:34+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/07/13/home-care-workers-clients-push-congress-to-act-on-jobs-care-justice/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/seiu-carerally-0821-nikki.jpgseiu-carerally-0821-nikkihttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/seiu-carerally-0821-kids.jpgseiu-carerally-0821-kidshttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/seiu-carerally-0821-hughes.jpgseiu-carerally-0821-hughesLaTanya Hughes has 15-plus years of experience as a home care worker.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/seiu-carerally-0821-autism.jpgseiu-carerally-0821-autismJillian Nelson (center), a policy advocate for the Autism Society of Minnesota, is joined by two members of her home care team. https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/seiu-carerally-0821-march.jpgseiu-carerally-0821-marchEssential workers marched outside the Capitol during a union rally last summer.2021-09-22T20:13:57+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/07/22/leadership-changes-but-trades-focus-remains-on-building-careers-communities/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/tradesconv21-walz.jpgTradesConv21-walzGov. Tim Walz greeted delegates to the 2021 State Building and Construction Trades convention. (UA file)https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/tradesconv21-melander.jpgTradesConv21-melanderPresident Emeritus Harry Melander (L) congratulates Secretary Treasurer Craig Olson after swearing in the officers.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/tradesconv21-colorguard.jpgTradesConv21-colorguardThe Crow Wing County VFW color guard installs the colors at the start of the Building Trades convention.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/tradesconv-fowler.jpgTradesConv-FowlerJoe Fowler, business manager of Laborers Local 563, is the new president of the Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council.2021-09-21T22:06:12+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/08/24/jennifer-christensen-we-really-are-dedicated-as-a-union-to-everyone-doing-better/2021-08-24T16:39:13+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/07/09/medical-cannabis-workers-insulted-by-mn-growers-contract-offer/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/207327133_4651237564890825_2038421626862350345_n.jpg207327133_4651237564890825_2038421626862350345_n2021-07-23T00:55:25+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/07/19/ilsr-staff-seek-union-to-internally-reflect-what-we-are-externally-organizing-for/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/peterplq_400x400.jpgPeTErPlq_400x4002021-07-21T16:03:07+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/07/21/roofers-locals-new-secretary-treasurer-breaks-ground-as-first-woman-elected-to-office/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/schanus-roofer-tall.jpgschanus-roofer-tallhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/schanus-roofer-wide.jpgschanus-roofer-wide2021-07-21T16:05:47+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/07/19/minnesota-organizing-drive-puts-the-union-back-in-aclu/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/e5uca1owyaai_5_.jpgE5UCa1OWYAAI_5_2021-07-19T20:20:37+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/06/17/essential-workers-tell-lawmakers-minnesotans-support-emergency-leave/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/essentialworkers-edmn.jpgessentialworkers-edmnBill Schwandt, an paraprofessional educator in the Bloomington schools, speaks at a press conference in support of emergency paid leave for essential workers.2021-07-13T22:01:10+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/06/09/nurses-fear-childrens-restructuring-will-leave-some-without-care/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/dsc_0349.jpgDSC_0349https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/dsc_0226.jpgDSC_02262021-07-09T17:58:51+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/06/18/outnumbered-on-the-job-site-tradeswomen-find-camaraderie-support-via-new-lean-in-circles/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/baudhuin-mug.jpgbaudhuin-mugJean-Marie Baudhuin is a member of Laborers Local 563 who participates in Lean In Circles for Tradeswomen.2021-06-18T18:51:31+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/06/09/unions-say-minnesotas-new-labor-board-is-superior-in-every-way-but-its-future-remains-uncertain/2021-06-18T14:38:32+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/06/03/in-meeting-with-smith-home-care-workers-clients-back-biden-plan-to-fund-caregiving-infrastructure/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/unknown-5.jpegUnknown-5https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/unknown-6.jpegUnknown-6Sen. Tina Smith talks with Lauren Thompson, a home care client and disability-rights advocate with cerebral palsy.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/unknown-4.jpegUnknown-42021-06-09T23:43:31+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/05/25/as-special-session-nears-unions-push-lawmakers-to-prioritize-working-people/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/wemakemn-2.jpgWeMakeMn-2Unions and partners in the We Make Minnesota coalition staged a rally last month near the Capitol calling on lawmakers to "fund our futures."https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/wemakemn-1.jpgWeMakeMn-1Kellen Sundet, 11, and Payton Del Rosario, 4, make signs at a rally May 15 calling on lawmakers to fund public education and other critical needs.2021-06-09T19:33:51+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/05/25/teamsters-take-fight-to-marathon-as-refinery-dispute-enters-fifth-month/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/wmd2021_8.jpgWMD2021_8Members of Education Minnesota, LIUNA and the St. Paul Regional Labor Federation join Teamsters in raising awareness of the ongoing dispute at Marathon's St. Paul Park refinery, which supplies most Speedway gas stations in the area.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/teamsters-picket-tall.jpgteamsters-picket-tallDick Briguet, Mason Bahl and Alex Kittleson advise Speedway customers in Brooklyn Center that the gas they’re about to purchase crossed a picket line.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/teamsters-picket1.jpgteamsters-picket12021-06-03T21:51:58+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/04/21/united-hospital-workers-demand-more-from-allina-for-their-work-on-front-lines/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/dsc_0861.jpgDSC_0861Dee Tomic, a nursing assistant who volunteered to work in the COVID unit during the pandemic, chooses a picket sign. "I am disappointed – very – by these negotiations," she said.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/dsc_0948.jpgDSC_0948Mayor Melvin Carter speaks during a rally outside United Hospital in St. Paul.2021-05-25T19:43:18+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/03/30/metro-transit-workers-put-a-face-on-their-fight-for-safety-respect/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/atu-bms-group.jpgATU-bms-groupMembers of ATU Local 1005 gather outside contract talks with Metro Transit.2021-05-25T19:22:14+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/04/22/more-local-nonprofit-workers-take-union-drives-public/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/screen-shot-2021-05-25-at-2.10.36-pm.pngScreen Shot 2021-05-25 at 2.10.36 PMhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/170916917_100450502167468_8325092102793853030_n.png170916917_100450502167468_8325092102793853030_nhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/172620878_105856074963606_1784955296399066963_n.jpg172620878_105856074963606_1784955296399066963_n2021-05-25T19:17:11+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/05/25/st-paul-unions-stepped-up-to-help-feed-families-in-our-community-and-beyond/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/food-northbr0421-group.jpgfood-NorthBr0421-groupChisago County Labor Assembly event in North Branchhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/food-iron512-2.jpgfood-iron512-2Ironworkers Local 512 event in St. Paulhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/food-0327-nalc1.jpgFood-0327-nalc1Letter Carriers Branch 28 event in Maplewoodhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/food-0327-ibew-0.jpgFood-0327-ibew-0St. Paul Regional Labor Federation President Kera Peterson and Mayor Melvin Carter unload food at an event hosted by IBEW Local 110 on the East Side.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/food-0320-iupat00.jpgFood-0320-iupat00Painters and Allied Trades District Council 82 event in Little Canadahttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/food-0320-iupat-group.jpgFood-0320-iupat-groupPainters and Allied Trades District Council 82 event in Little Canadahttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/wmd2021_325.jpgWMD2021_3252021-06-05T20:56:57+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/05/04/staff-announce-union-drives-at-two-twin-cities-charter-schools/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/181574854_101712675423616_1576710123333513042_n.jpg181574854_101712675423616_1576710123333513042_nhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/screen-shot-2021-05-04-at-1.36.19-pm-1.pngScreen Shot 2021-05-04 at 1.36.19 PMhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/screen-shot-2021-05-04-at-1.36.19-pm.pngScreen Shot 2021-05-04 at 1.36.19 PM2021-05-25T18:26:22+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/05/06/outside-amazon-fulfillment-center-workers-demand-tax-fairness/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/amazon-tax-workers.jpgamazon-tax-workersTyler Anderson, who works in Amazon's Shakopee warehouse, told lawmakers the company relentless quotas create a culture of “fear and paranoia” among workers.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/amazon-scene-bw.jpgamazon-scene-bwChelsie Glaubitz Gabiou, president of the Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, emcees a press conference calling on corporations like Amazon and the super-rich to pay more taxes.2021-05-25T18:16:56+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/04/28/walz-joins-building-trades-unions-in-remembering-fallen-workers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/wmd2021-walz.jpgWMD2021-walzhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/wmd2021-5.jpgWMD2021-5https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/wmd2021-3.jpgWMD2021-3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/wmd2021-2.jpgWMD2021-2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/wmd2021-1.jpgWMD2021-1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/wmd2021-0.jpgWMD2021-0https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/wmd2021.jpgWMD20212021-05-25T16:35:32+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/05/05/northwest-airlines-museum-gets-parting-gift-from-union-retirees/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/dsc_0739.jpgDSC_0739https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/dsc_0723.jpgDSC_0723Mary Sansom presents Bruce Kitt with a check for the airline retirees club's remaining funds, made out to the Northwest Airlines History Center.2021-05-05T16:49:47+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/05/03/st-pauls-minimum-wage-will-increase-july-1-heres-how-one-local-restaurant-is-adapting/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/img_2252-2.jpgIMG_2252 (2)https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/img_2251-2.jpgIMG_2251 (2)https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/img_2250-2.jpgIMG_2250 (2)https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/img_2242-2.jpgIMG_2242 (2)https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/img_2256-2.jpgIMG_2256 (2)Workers at Kyatchi restaurant in St. Paul's Lowertown district https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/img_2201.jpgIMG_22012021-05-05T01:43:05+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/03/25/st-paul-park-refinery-picks-fight-with-building-trades-unions-too/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/bldgtr-pipefitters.jpgbldgtr-pipefittersPipefitters Local 455’s (L to R) Troy Heidrich, Dan Clark and Jacob Bear demonstrate outside the Marathon refinery in St. Paul Park.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/bldgtr-marathon-laborers.jpgbldgtr-marathon-laborersLaborers Local 563’s Sarah Monkey, Stephen Cruz and Jade Monkey, Sarah’s daughterhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/bldgtr-marathon-iron.jpgbldgtr-marathon-ironIronworkers Local 512’s Ted DeSantell (L) and Nate O’Reillyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/bldgtr-marathon-ibew.jpgbldgtr-marathon-ibewInternational Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 110’s Matt Walker, Dick Schmitt and Nick Rosenberg;2021-04-22T21:32:42+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/03/25/union-family-sticking-together-as-marathon-lockout-drags-on/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/teamsters-family-speakers.jpgteamsters-family-speakersAmber Marlatt (L) and Megan Christner https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/teamsters-family-tall.jpgteamsters-family-tallhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/teamsters-family-smiles.jpgteamsters-family-smileshttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/teamsters-family-shade.jpgteamsters-family-shadehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/teamsters-family-square.jpgteamsters-family-squareLocked-out workers’ family and friends picket the Marathon refinery during a solidarity event.2021-03-30T23:01:33+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/03/22/st-paul-unions-free-food-giveaways-pass-million-pound-milestone/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/food-ibt120-millionth.jpgfood-ibt120-millionthVolunteers load cars with 30-pound packages of fresh food in St. Paul Park, where the St. Paul Regional Labor Federation's food giveaways surpassed the million-pound milestone Saturday.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/aufcw1189-food-christensen.jpgaUFCW1189-food-christensenUnited Food and Commercial Workers Local 1189 and President Jennifer Christensen hosted a giveaway in South St. Paul.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/food-cwa-1.jpgfood-CWA-1The CWA Minnesota State Council and its affiliates hosted an event at the Local 7200 hall in Minneapolis.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/food-ame-1.jpgfood-AME-1Rev. Stacey Smith (R) and St. James AME Church hosted an event at the church in St. Paul.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/food-iupat-vols2.jpgfood-iupat-vols2Volunteers with District Council 82 of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades load food into a pickup during a giveaway at their union hall in Little Canada.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/food-teamstersspp-group.jpgfood-teamstersSPP-groupVolunteers at one of several free food giveaways hosted by Teamsters Local 120 in St. Paul Park, where Marathon refinery has locked out nearly 200 Local 120 members.2021-03-25T15:39:58+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/03/24/after-six-years-of-purgatory-retirees-celebrate-pension-fix-with-smith/2021-03-25T15:39:04+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/03/24/from-the-eight-hour-day-to-the-15-minimum-wage-a-conversation-between-past-and-present/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/8hoursrlm.jpg8HoursRLM(image by Ricardo Levins Morales)2021-03-24T20:01:55+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/03/05/fair-state-schells-brew-together-to-celebrate-solidarity/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unionlager.jpgUnionLagerFair State Brewing’s Union Lager is moving quickly in the taproom and in liquor stores – and in this reporter’s refrigerator, too.2021-03-24T16:11:47+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/03/18/film-stimulus-would-position-minnesota-to-capitalize-on-pent-up-demand-for-new-tv-movie-production/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/mug-sagaftra-lewis.jpgmug-SAGAFTRA-lewisCasey Lewis is a Minnesota actor and member of the SAG-AFTRA Twin Cities Local Board.2021-03-24T16:11:33+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/02/23/st-paul-unions-take-on-new-role-getting-fresh-food-to-families/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/fooddrive2.jpgFoodDrive2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/food-pipefitters.jpgfood-pipefittersOfficers, staff and volunteers from Pipefitters Local 455 pause for a photo during a food distribution event at their North End facility.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/food-110.jpgfood-110Union volunteers are eager to support food distribution events like this one at IBEW Local 110.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/fooddrive-bldgtr-1.jpgFoodDrive-BldgTr-1The St. Paul Regional Labor Federation and St. Paul Building Trades teamed up for a distribution event at the Labor Center Feb. 3.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/fooddrive5.jpgFoodDrive5https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/fooddrive4.jpgFoodDrive4https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/fooddrive3.jpgFoodDrive32021-03-05T15:36:59+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/03/02/49ers-courses-offer-high-schoolers-3-for-1-credit-opportunity/2021-03-05T15:36:21+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/03/04/after-leaving-auto-industry-retired-machinist-preps-others-for-entry-level-work/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/image001.jpgimage001Greg Kinne offers hands-on instruction in the basics of auto mechanics to students at the Twin Cities School. (submitted photo)2021-03-02T17:35:45+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/03/03/iue-cwa-members-shine-light-on-walmarts-role-in-offshoring-good-jobs/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iuewalm.jpgIUEWalMOutside the West St. Paul Walmart, Local 1140’s Howard Terry (L) and district rep Richard Shorter show solidarity with Ohio workers.2021-03-02T16:13:52+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/02/26/union-pledges-fight-as-att-plans-more-twin-cities-store-closings/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/bargainingreportfeaturedimage_0-1.pngbargainingreportfeaturedimage_0-1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/att-mobility-logo-200x200-1.pngatt-mobility-logo-200x2002021-03-02T15:52:57+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/03/01/march-events-expo-to-connect-women-with-pathways-into-trades/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/wbs-henry.jpgWBS-HenryPhoto by Bre Ana Henry, an apprentice with Ironworkers Local 512.2021-03-01T22:08:15+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/02/05/community-rallies-around-refinery-workers-as-marathon-lockout-enters-third-week/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/marathon-strike-holiday.jpgmarathon-strike-holidayLocal 120 members Luke Naber and Tyler Sardeson demonstrate outside the Speedway in St. Paul Park, informing potential customers about the refinery lockout.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/marathon-rally-walz-erickson.jpgMarathon-rally-walz-ericksonGov. Tim Walz rallies with locked-out refinery workers in St. Paul Park.2021-02-26T16:49:18+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/02/16/budget-axe-falls-on-school-district-197s-frontline-workers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/wsp-paras.jpgWSP-paras2021-02-23T19:14:17+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/01/14/covid-testing-is-free-fast-and-encouraged-for-frontline-workers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/testing-peterson.jpgtesting-petersonSt. Paul Regional Labor Federation President Kera Petersonhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/testing-mccarthy.jpgtesting-mccarthyGregory Cobbins, who's been working at the testing site since November, helps Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy through the process.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/testing-gleb.jpgtesting-glebUFCW Local 1189 Secretary-Treasurer Jim Gleb (L) and Gregory Cobbinshttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/testing-gibbons.jpgtesting-gibbonsSEIU Local 284 President Kelly Gibbonshttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/testing-fowler.jpgtesting-fowlerLaborers Local 563 Business Manager Joe Fowlerhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/testing-1.jpgtesting-1Andrew Virden leads union officers on a tour of the community testing site at Roy Wilkins Auditorium.2021-02-17T18:29:42+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/02/04/kera-peterson-to-build-back-better-pass-the-pro-act/2021-02-04T19:06:40+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/01/21/teamsters-at-marathons-st-paul-park-refinery-strike-for-safety/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/marath-teamsters-2.jpgMarath-Teamsters-2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/marath-teamsters-1.jpgMarath-Teamsters-1Members of Teamsters Local 120 picketed the main gate at Marathon's St. Paul Park refinery on Day 2 of their ULP strike.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/119127746_3812482285434435_6927013427440049102_o.png119127746_3812482285434435_6927013427440049102_o2021-01-22T15:45:17+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2021/01/18/wait-for-vaccines-to-reopen-schools-st-paul-educators-say/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/spfe-reopen-speakers.jpgSPFE-reopen-speakersSPFE President Nick Faber speaks at the rally, which was livestreamed on Facebook and Zoom for supporters in their cars.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/spfe-reopen-scarf.jpgSPFE-reopen-scarfhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/spfe-reopen-nurses.jpgSPFE-reopen-nursesUnited Hospital nurse Brittany Livaccar and her family join the SPFE rally.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/spfe-reopen-meme.jpgSPFE-reopen-memeSPFE members Mandi Jung (L) and Peggy Cobbinshttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/spfe-reopen-kid.jpgSPFE-reopen-kidHamza Dirie, 9, shows his support for teachers' safety during a car rally staged by SPFE.2021-01-22T01:14:12+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/11/11/local-veterans-workers-calling-out-union-busting-at-va/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/afge-va-2.jpgAFGE-VA-22021-01-19T15:59:13+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/12/21/making-the-adjustment-union-apprenticeship-programs-get-creative-to-navigate-covid-19-safely/2021-01-19T15:58:48+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/12/17/with-talks-stuck-in-low-gear-metro-transit-workers-seek-public-support/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/atu-2020.jpgATU-2020Members of ATU Local 1005 demonstrated outside as their bargaining team met with Metro Transit in October. The action succeeded in pushing the agency off its demand for a one-year contract with no wage increases. (ATU photo)2021-01-14T18:28:32+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/10/30/for-some-local-union-members-trumps-attacks-hit-close-to-home/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/afge-va.jpgAFGE-VAWorkers at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis, members of AFGE Local 1969, rally for a fair contract, with support from activists in the local chapter of Veterans for Peace.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/hallas.jpghallasDavid Hallas has worked at the Gerdau steel plant in St. Paul for 18 years.2020-11-12T00:30:00+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/10/29/augsburg-university-staff-have-formed-a-union/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/augsburg-opeiu.jpgaugsburg-opeiuSupporters of the Augsburg Staff Union, organizing with OPEIU Local 12, gather outside the university president's office after delivering a letter requesting voluntary recognition.2020-10-30T17:09:57+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/10/28/labor-values-are-lived-not-learned-for-union-members-on-the-2020-ballot/2020-10-30T01:33:28+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/10/28/smith-earned-labor-endorsement-in-senate-race-with-hard-work/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/iupatpic2.jpgIUPATPic2Terry Nelson (L), Painters and Allied Trades District Council 82’s business manager, leads Sen. Tina Smith and Susan Kent, the Minnesota Senate’s minority leader, on a tour of the union’s apprenticeship center in Little Canada. 2020-10-30T01:33:05+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/10/29/survey-says-states-educators-are-burning-out-fast/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/spfe-mft-rally-3.jpgSPFE-MFT-rally-3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/spfe-mft-rally-2.jpgSPFE-MFT-rally-2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/spfe-mft-rally-1.jpgSPFE-MFT-rally-1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/spfe-mft-rally.jpgSPFE-MFT-rallyEducators from St. Paul and Minneapolis rallied together near the Lake Street bridge Sept. 30, urging their districts to engage with them in talks about reopening school buildings.2020-10-29T19:32:04+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/10/27/union-volunteers-broad-coalitions-power-labor-2020-political-campaign/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/rally-vote-1120-group.jpgrally-vote-1120-grouphttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/rally-vote-1120-march2.jpgrally-vote-1120-march2Minnesotans march to the Capitol during an event organized by a broad coalition of groups, including the Minnesota AFL-CIO, Education Minnesota and the SEIU Minnesota State Council. At a rally following the march, speakers called on Minnesotans to reject politicians who seek to divide the state by race, region or religion.2020-10-28T22:05:45+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/10/21/walz-signs-historic-infrastructure-bill-from-ironworkers-training-floor/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bonding20-welding.jpgBonding20-weldingLocal 512 apprentice Travis Strugis gives Gov. Tim Walz a demonstration on the union's training floor.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bonding20-signing.jpgBonding20-signingGov. Walz signs a $1.88 package of infrastructure investments into law.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bonding20-elbows.jpgBonding20-elbowsWalz and Local 512 Apprenticeship Coordinator Josh Kalina celebrate the largest bonding bill in state history.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bonding20-davies.jpgBonding20-Davies"Today, when Gov. Walz signs this bill, we really, truly are one Minnesota," Ironworkers Local 512 Business Manager Barry Davies says.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bonding20-512.jpgBonding20-512https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bonding20-2.jpgBonding20-22020-10-28T21:10:50+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/10/22/as-hospital-cuts-loom-in-st-paul-workers-demand-accountability-engagement-from-m-health-fairview/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bethesda-countydemands2.jpgBethesda-countydemands2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bethesda-countydemands1.jpgBethesda-countydemands1MNA member Melanie Timpano (L) and SEIU Healthcare Minnesota member Cleveland Donazal tape a list of demands to the Ramsey County Court House door, warning county board member to proceed with caution as they partner with M Health Fairview on turning Bethesda Hospital into a temporary shelter for people experiencing homelessness.2020-10-27T14:25:51+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/10/26/kera-peterson-your-work-is-essential-and-so-is-your-vote/2020-10-26T19:46:13+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/10/19/victory-at-msp-as-workers-win-15-after-long-campaign/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/msp15-sign.jpgMSP15-signMSP Airport workers march outside Terminal 1 during a 2018 demonstration in support of a $15 airport-wide minimum wage.2020-10-22T20:15:02+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/10/01/a-prime-opportunity-for-workers-communities-to-take-on-amazon/2020-10-22T15:17:51+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/09/06/workers-tap-into-community-support-put-surly-on-notice-were-not-done-here/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/dsc_0693.jpgDSC_0693https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/dsc_0613.jpgDSC_0613Surly says it built a beer hall in Minneapolis to bring people together.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/dsc_0696.jpgDSC_0696https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/dsc_0661.jpgDSC_0661https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/dsc_0636.jpgDSC_06362020-10-22T15:17:08+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/09/29/president-trump-is-taking-aim-at-social-security/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/334109dc99474ef59b5347f6e98d9cc9.jpg334109dc99474ef59b5347f6e98d9cc92020-10-22T15:16:53+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/10/05/techs-at-two-allina-hospitals-begin-48-hour-strike-for-health-and-safety-protections/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/seiu-allina-strk-wide.jpgSEIU-Allina-strk-wideJudy Grack, a CT tech, speaks at a rally on the picket line outside Abbott Northwestern.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/seiu-allina-strk-tall.jpgSEIU-Allina-strk-tall2020-10-19T20:28:04+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/09/29/fighting-for-pandemic-protections-workers-at-two-allina-hospitals-set-new-strike-date/2020-09-30T00:03:50+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/08/24/as-new-school-year-draws-near-unions-push-districts-for-answers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dsc_0635.jpgDSC_0635https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dsc_0597.jpgDSC_0597https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dsc_0584.jpgDSC_0584https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dsc_0581.jpgDSC_0581Tiffany Dittrich, president of the White Bear Lake Area Educators, speaks at the rally.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dsc_0542.jpgDSC_0542https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dsc_0650.jpgDSC_0650A White Bear Lake school board member listens as one of the district's educator explains her concerns about plans to reopen school buildings.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dsc_0636.jpgDSC_0636https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dsc_0630.jpgDSC_0630https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dsc_0622.jpgDSC_06222020-09-29T15:46:43+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/07/20/st-paul-nursing-home-workers-want-respect-for-their-essential-work-and-theyre-on-strike-to-get-it/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/web.seiu-cerenity_161.jpgweb.SEIU-Cerenity_161https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/web.seiu-cerenity_117.jpgweb.SEIU-Cerenity_117https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/web.seiu-cerenity_81.jpgweb.SEIU-Cerenity_81https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/web.seiu-cerenity_14.jpgweb.SEIU-Cerenity_142020-09-07T02:36:19+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/09/03/kera-peterson-a-distant-labor-day-this-year-but-our-solidarity-endures/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/69368542_10157464652221870_5974420747072831488_o.jpg69368542_10157464652221870_5974420747072831488_oOn a more typical Labor Day, the Saint Paul RLF would bring together over 200 union members to march in the Minnesota State Fair's parade. But not this year.2020-09-04T15:56:20+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/08/18/in-meeting-with-smith-postal-employees-pledge-to-go-the-extra-mile-to-ensure-mail-in-ballots-count/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/smith-usps-nalc28.jpgSmith-USPS-nalc28Joe Malkush, president of the St. Paul letter carriers union, say if his members can deliver the mail on time for the holidays, "we can do it during the election."https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/smith-usps-elkerton.jpgSmith-USPS-elkertonTodd Elkerton, president of the APWU's St. Paul branch, speaks during a press conference outside the Eagan facility.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/smith-usps-1.jpgSmith-USPS-1Tina Smith meets with postal employees outside the Eagan distribution center.2020-09-03T18:15:13+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/09/02/no-picnics-no-parades-but-freedom-library-will-mark-labor-day-with-virtual-event-on-organizing-amazon/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/amazon-strike-web.jpgamazon-strike-webWorkers at Amazon's Shakopee facility went on strike in July 2019.2020-09-02T23:16:29+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/08/20/tattersall-workers-make-history-with-union-vote-raising-hopes-for-industry-wide-reform/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/roc-rally-2004.jpgROC-rally-2004https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/roc-rally-2003.jpgROC-rally-2003https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/roc-rally-2002.jpgROC-rally-2002https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/roc-rally-2001.jpgROC-rally-2001At a rally in Minneapolis' Chute Square last month, food service workers, including Tattersall employees, called for industry-wide reform.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web-bctgm-franklin.jpgweb-bctgm-franklin2020-08-25T01:06:27+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/08/19/essential-workers-deserve-a-good-contract-cottage-grove-steelworkers-tell-3m/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dsc_0444.jpgDSC_0444https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dsc_0400.jpgDSC_0400https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dsc_0399.jpgDSC_0399Members of United Steelworkers Local 11-00418 hold informational picketing outside 3M's plant in Cottage Grove.2020-08-21T02:31:20+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/08/13/senate-gop-ousts-mn-labor-commissioner-plays-politics-with-worker-health-safety/2020-08-19T15:33:05+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/07/30/healthpartners-workers-picket-warn-clinic-closings-will-hurt-local-communities-at-worst-possible-time/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/healthpartners-2.jpgHealthPartners-2Workers picket outside HealthPartners Riverside Clinic in Minneapolis.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/healthpartners-1.jpgHealthPartners-1Linnea Forsline, an SEIU member and physician assistant at Riverside, speaks on the picket line. "We don't bail on our patients," she said.2020-08-19T02:20:27+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/07/21/as-gop-plays-politics-with-infrastructure-bill-tradespeople-warn-their-jobs-hang-in-balance/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/bondingpress-2.jpgBondingPress-2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/bondingpress-1.jpgBondingPress-1Union tradespeople called on lawmakers to pass a bonding bill outside the Capitol in 2020.2020-08-13T15:37:14+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/07/16/excluded-from-unemployment-benefits-hourly-school-workers-speak-out-it-is-insulting/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/zoom-schoolemployees.jpgzoom-schoolemployeesSchool employees on the video press conference (clockwise from top-left): Teresa Jakubowski, Ronnie Sprigler, Rochelle Stoffel, Sieara Washington and Kelly Gibbons.2020-08-12T23:13:58+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/07/28/for-20-years-lynne-larkin-wright-helped-union-members-get-through-the-bumps-on-the-road/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/uad-1994-02-21-0-006.jpguad-1994-02-21-0-006Lynne Larkin-Wright's appointment to the United Way board made news in the the Feb. 21, 1994, issue of The Union Advocate.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/lynne-retirement1.jpgLynne-retirement1Lynne Larkin-Wright receives a letter of appreciation from U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum for her four decades of service to the community. McCollum’s district director, Josh Straka, presented the letter on her behalf.2020-07-28T20:55:01+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/08/01/kera-peterson-in-uncertain-times-voting-is-sure-way-to-make-an-impact/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/kera-mug-color-100dpi-4x6-1.jpgKera-mug-color-100dpi-4x62020-07-23T18:23:47+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/07/07/mn-nurses-union-backs-mask-mandate/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/mna-logo-scaled-1.jpgmna-logo-scaled2020-07-20T20:19:18+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/05/07/pandemic-likely-to-alter-unions-political-push-but-how/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/l2020_star_web_0.jpgR2L20202020-07-16T21:13:22+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/05/02/unions-hold-vigil-for-workers-exposed-to-covid-19/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/vigil-0520.jpg.jpgvigil-0520.JPGLisa Root, executive vice president of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota, spoke at a vigil on the Capitol steps, as representatives of other unions, (L to R) UFCW Local 663's Paul Crandall, the Firefighters' Chris Parsons, MN AFL-CIO's Bill McCarthy and MNA's Mary Turner, practice social distancing.2020-05-07T13:55:21+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/05/08/more-than-a-building-a-building-block-on-citys-east-side/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/reinventingthepeopleslibrary-cover-image.jpgReinventingThePeoplesLibrary-Cover-Image2020-05-06T21:52:16+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/05/01/as-mail-volumes-plummet-unions-push-congress-for-relief/2020-05-06T20:27:55+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/05/06/mccollum-focused-on-keeping-workers-families-safe-during-crisis/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2019-04-01_fcm_0114re.jpg2019-04-01_fcm_0114re2020-05-06T20:26:59+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/05/04/lessons-from-labor-history-can-inform-our-labor-movement-during-covid-19-crisis/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/teamsters1934.jpgteamsters1934https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ghostsonata1.jpgGhostSonata1The East Side Freedom Library, in more relaxed times. (submitted photo)2020-05-05T04:33:13+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/04/28/unions-move-quickly-to-keep-tradespeople-safe-on-jobsites/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/copy-of-safey-square.pngCopy-of-Safey-Squarehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_1607.jpgIMG_1607https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_1606.pngIMG_1606St. Paul Pipefitters Local 455 delivered gang boxes filled with cleaning supplies and protective gear – and, yes, toilet paper – to its larger job sites last month. Smaller sites received supplies as well. “We want these job sites to stay open,” Business Manager Tony Poole said. “The best way to have our members continue to work is to keep them safe.” 2020-05-02T13:44:27+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/04/28/on-workers-memorial-day-unions-still-pleading-for-enforceable-federal-protections-from-deadly-covid-19/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/94001487_10157201273246915_3986048564894629888_o.jpg94001487_10157201273246915_3986048564894629888_o2020-05-01T21:41:13+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/04/28/workers-memorial-day-walz-issues-proclamation-unions-plan-remote-observance/2020-04-28T21:07:10+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/04/27/grocery-workers-ask-you-to-shopsmart-during-pandemic/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/copy-of-shopsmart-pledge-template-sample-5.jpgCopy-of-shopsmart-pledge-template-sample-5https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ufcw-web.jpgufcw-webMembers of UFCW Local 1189 are keeping food and critical supplies on the shelves of local grocery stores, but they’re asking for our help keeping themselves – and all of us – healthy.2020-04-28T20:00:16+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/03/30/in-victory-for-unions-trump-administration-leaves-construction-out-of-new-apprenticeship-rule/2020-04-28T18:50:33+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/03/30/resources-for-workers-impacted-by-covid-19-response/2020-04-27T22:03:02+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/04/24/jigme-ugen-asian-american-workers-facing-two-pandemics/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/mug.jigme_.ugen_.jpegmug.jigme.ugenJigme Ugen2020-04-24T21:18:40+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/04/01/nick-faber-strike-contract-campaign-led-to-real-gains-for-st-paul-schools/2020-04-01T19:47:40+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/03/31/labor-backs-smith-in-senate-re-election-bid/2020-03-31T20:37:01+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/03/25/with-n-95-collection-drive-nurses-gear-up-for-challenge-ahead/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/91040878_10163402923495338_4232729500439281664_o.jpg91040878_10163402923495338_4232729500439281664_o(MNA Facebook photo)https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/90665849_10163402980860338_6983868697358106624_o.jpg90665849_10163402980860338_6983868697358106624_oMNA members and staff loaded the Teamsters Local 120 semi truck with N-95 masks and other personal protective equipment donated during their collection drive in St. Paul this week. (Facebook photo)2020-03-30T21:03:40+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/03/19/unions-push-pandemic-response-leaving-no-worker-behind/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/screen-shot-2020-03-19-at-12.14.42-pm.pngScreen-shot-2020-03-19-at-12.14.42-PM2020-03-30T19:51:26+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/03/13/strike-ends-but-educators-vow-to-fight-on-for-public-schools/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/spfe-strike-day2-yang.jpgSPFE-strike-day2-yanghttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/spfe-strike-day2-rally2.jpgSPFE-strike-day2-rally2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/spfe-strike-day2-rally1.jpgSPFE-strike-day2-rally1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/spfe-strike-day2-march5.jpgSPFE-strike-day2-march5https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/spfe-strike-day2-march4.jpgSPFE-strike-day2-march4Striking SPFE members led a march through downtown St. Paul Wednesday.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/spfe-strike-day2-march3.jpgSPFE-strike-day2-march3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/spfe-strike-day2-march2.jpgSPFE-strike-day2-march2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/spfe-strike-day2-march1.jpgSPFE-strike-day2-march1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/spfe-strike-day2-kera.jpgSPFE-strike-day2-keraKera Peterson, president of the St. Paul Regional Labor Federation, speaks at a rally in Rice Park.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/spfe-strike-day2-students.jpgSPFE-strike-day2-studentsHarding juniors Ashanti Williams (L) and Paris Smoot join their teachers at a strike rally.2020-03-25T15:50:27+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/02/27/trades-celebrate-women-build-success-awards/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/wic-awards20.jpgWIC-awards20Pictured after the Women Build Success awards ceremony are (L to R) Megan Ringwelski, Nancy Leppink, Peggy Flanagan, Amy Peterson, Clara Schiller, Connie Smallman, Rachel Malmer and Derra Range.2020-03-23T20:08:49+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/03/11/senators-push-back-against-trumps-union-busting/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/senators-mugs.jpgLayout 1Minnesota Senators Tina Smith (L) and Amy Klobuchar2020-03-20T02:06:52+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/03/10/spps-educators-strike-for-schools-their-students-deserve/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/spfe-strike-rally6.jpgSPFE-strike-rally6https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/spfe-strike-rally5.jpgSPFE-strike-rally5https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/spfe-strike-rally4.jpgSPFE-strike-rally4https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/spfe-strike-rally3.jpgSPFE-strike-rally3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/spfe-strike-rally2.jpgSPFE-strike-rally2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/spfe-strike-rally-1.jpgSPFE-strike-rally-12020-03-13T23:46:33+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/03/06/mounds-view-paras-stick-together-with-strike-vote/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/mounds_view_group_photo_rs-1.jpgMounds_View_Group_Photo_rs-1(SEIU photo)2020-03-11T03:04:22+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/03/06/ordway-offers-union-member-discount-on-tickets-to-stings-the-last-ship/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/lastship-email_newart-600x400px_unioncodenew_v3.jpgLastShip-email_newart-600x400px_UnionCodeNEW_V32020-03-06T17:32:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/03/05/building-a-clean-economy-on-the-high-road/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/jason-walsh-hs-500x500-1.jpgJASON-WALSH-HS-500x500https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/bga.jpgBGA2020-03-05T23:05:28+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/02/26/st-paul-educators-set-march-10-strike-deadline/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/spfe-infopicket1.jpgSPFE-infopicket1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/spfe-infopicket-highland1.jpgSPFE-infopicket-highland1SPFE members and community supporters line the sidewalk outside Highland Middle School.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/spfe-infopicket-adams1.jpgSPFE-infopicket-adams1SPFE members hold informational picketing outside Adams Spanish Immersion.2020-03-05T00:03:36+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/03/04/outbreak-adds-urgency-to-janitors-push-for-sick-pay/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/coronavirus-seiu.jpgcoronavirus-seiuAhmed Kahsay, a janitor at MSP Airport, speaks at a press conference called by his union, SEIU Local 26, to discuss the coronavirus, as Local 26 President Iris Altamirano (R) listens.2020-03-05T00:02:34+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/03/03/after-37-years-of-syndicated-solidarity-cartoonists-draw-service-to-a-close/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/mike1marchgray.jpgmike1marchGRAY2020-03-03T16:20:57+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/02/07/1800-healthpartners-caregivers-set-strike-date/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/healthpart-vote-opeiu.jpgHealthPart-vote-opeiuKelsie Anderson, an OPEIU Local 12 member, says she plans to honor SEIU's picket line.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/healthpart-vote-hp.jpgHealthPart-vote-HPhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/healthpart-vote-dogpile.jpgHealthPart-vote-dogpile2020-03-02T23:18:36+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/02/11/council-members-push-back-against-hospital-cuts/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/web.council-hospital-nurse.jpgweb.council-hospital-nurseAntoinette Fiagbedzi, a nurse at Bethesda, calls out Fairview for putting profits before patients.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/web.council-hospital-noecker.jpgweb.council-hospital-noeckerCouncil Member Rebecca Noecker, whose ward includes St. Joseph's Hospital, called Fairview's proposal to close the hospital "heartbreaking."2020-03-02T23:18:15+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/03/02/strikes-surge-nationwide/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/janitorstrike20-green.jpgjanitorstrike20-greenYouth climate strikers and other environmental activists picketed in solidarity with striking janitors, whose contract demands include getting contractors to commit to green cleaning practices.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/janitorstrike20-1.jpgjanitorstrike20-1About 4,000 janitors across the Twin Cities, members of SEIU Local 26, went on a 24-hour strike over unfair labor practices last week.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/spfe-26-signs2.jpgspfe-26-signs2St. Paul teachers Remi Eichten (L) and Mary Rddad made signs in preparation for a potential strike beginning March 10. The #RedForEd movement to restore funding to public schools, has sparked strikes across the country. Last year, 237,400 educators joined strikes in North Carolina, West Virginia, Los Angeles, Chicago, Kentucky and Oregon last year. 2020-03-02T23:17:03+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/02/13/tas-win-access-to-training-in-deal-with-st-paul-schools/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/eqeftjcwkaarp-y.jpgEQEFtJCWkAArp-ySt. Paul TAs, members of Teamsters Local 320, celebrate their new contract. (Local 320 photo)2020-02-26T22:26:49+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/02/11/spfe-sets-strike-vote-parent-info-sessions/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/parent-info-sessions-1.jpgParent Info Sessionshttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/spfe-rally0120-4.jpgSPFE-rally0120-4SPFE members and community supporters rallied in 2020 to support the union's contract campaign. (UA file photo)2020-02-25T01:04:59+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/02/06/house-votes-to-restore-worker-voice-on-the-job/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/dsc_0500.jpgDSC_0500Dee Ann Christensen and Mike Landers, both retired union members who attended the Minnesota AFL-CIO's campaigns conference today, call their representatives in support of the PRO Act.2020-02-11T21:35:53+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/01/29/union-led-coalition-takes-on-proposed-hospital-cuts/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/fairview-cuts2.jpgFairview-cuts2Organizers left an open chair for Fairview Health's CEO.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/fairview-cuts.jpgFairview-cutsA Bethesda Hospital nurses speaks out at a town hall meeting hosted by her union.2020-02-07T20:35:51+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/01/28/unions-on-usmca-working-people-made-it-better/2020-02-07T20:19:41+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/01/30/kera-peterson-its-time-for-bold-action-and-unions-are-up-to-the-challenge/2020-01-30T20:26:32+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/01/23/st-paul-educators-to-district-were-here-for-our-students/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/spfe-rally0120.jpgSPFE-rally0120Union members rally outside the St. Paul Public Schools district offices.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/spfe-rally0120-board.jpgSPFE-rally0120-boardEducators dressed in #RedForEd pack the St. Paul school board meeting Jan. 21.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/spfe-rally0120-320.jpgSPFE-rally0120-320SPFE President Nick Faber (R) spoke at a union rally outside district headquarters.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/spfe-rally0120-2.jpgSPFE-rally0120-22020-01-29T22:22:58+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/01/17/labor-traffickers-victims-speak-out-point-to-need-for-reform/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/batres-mug.jpgbatres-mugRicardo Batres (Hennepin County photo)2020-01-29T17:36:52+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/01/22/union-solidarity-drives-fight-for-15-at-msp-airport/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/mac-15hearing-unitehere.jpgMAC-15hearing-unitehereObang Okelo tells commissioners raising the minimum wage would help him afford health insurance.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/mac-15hearing-seiu.jpgMAC-15hearing-seiuMisrak Anbese (R), an SEIU Local 26 member and longtime airport employee, appears before the MAC with Local 26 Presdident Iris Altamirano.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/mac-15hearing-teamster.jpgMAC-15hearing-teamsterAhmed Abdul Aziz, a members of Teamsters Local 120 who works for a rental-car agency at MSP Airport, speaks before the Metropolitan Airports Commission in favor of a $15 minimum wage.2020-01-29T02:51:45+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/01/24/isd-622-support-staff-push-back-win-contracts-they-deserve/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_0335.jpgIMG_0335Union members packed the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale school board meeting in support of OPEIU Local 12's contract demands. (submitted photo)2020-01-24T21:47:22+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2020/01/24/union-volunteers-introduce-youth-to-ice-fishing/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/usa-icefishing.jpgUSA-icefishingVolunteer Mike Rodger (center) of Cement Masons Local 633 shared ice fishing tactics with a pair of young participants. (submitted photo)2020-01-24T17:31:01+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/12/12/kasper-to-retire-peterson-elected-to-lead-st-paul-labor-federation/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/kera-web.jpgkera-webKera Peterson (L), pictured at a rally to raise the minimum wage, was sworn in as president of the St. Paul Regional Labor Federation in January 2020.2020-01-23T03:20:36+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/11/22/to-assess-care-crisis-walz-walks-a-day-in-pcas-shoes/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/walz-homecare-cell1.jpgWalz-homecare-cell1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/walz-homecare-7.jpgWalz-homecare-7https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/walz-homecare-4.jpgWalz-homecare-4https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/walz-homecare-2.jpgWalz-homecare-2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/walz-homecare-.jpgWalz-homecare-https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/walz-homecare-1.jpgWalz-homecare-1Gov. Tim Walz applies deodorant to St. Paul resident Jay Spika, who has multiple sclerosis.2020-01-06T15:57:29+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/12/19/bobby-kasper-the-strength-of-our-union-family-is-solidarity/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/kasper-retirement-resolution.jpgKasper-Retirement-resolutionSt. Paul RLF Sargent at Arms Jen Guertin and Executive Vice President Perry Schmidt present Kasper with a resolution recognizing his service to the city, signed by St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and members of the City Council.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/kasper-retirement-flag.jpgKasper-Retirement-flagAt his retirement party, St. Paul Regional Labor Federation President Bobby Kasper received a U.S. flag flown over the nation's capitol, presented by McCollum's district director, Josh Straka.2019-12-19T18:20:45+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/11/26/msp-catering-workers-protest-on-busy-travel-day/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/msp-caterers1119-2.jpgMSP-caterers1119-2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/msp-caterers1119-1.jpgMSP-caterers1119-1"One Job Should Be Enough" has become UNITE HERE's rallying cry in contract campaigns.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/msp-caterers-1119-3.jpgMSP-caterers-1119-32019-12-13T01:59:54+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/11/25/wednesday-is-public-post-office-day-in-minnesota/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/postofficeday-2019.jpgpostofficeday-2019https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/usps-taxday1.jpgUSPS-taxday1Postal employees rallied against privatization outside the Minneapolis post office on Tax Day last April, reminding the public that the USPS receives no tax dollars for operating expenses. Sale of postage, products and services entirely funds its operations. 2019-11-27T00:28:05+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/11/15/to-open-more-eyes-to-apprenticeship-carpenters-open-training-center-doors/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ncsrcc-middlesch-group.jpgNCSRCC-middlesch-grouphttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ncsrcc-middlesch-3.jpgNCSRCC-middlesch-3Cynthia Reif, a first-year apprentice, demonstrates using a sheet-rock router.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ncsrcc-middlesch-2.jpgNCSRCC-middlesch-2Roseville eighth-graders practice hammering nails at the Carpenters training center in St. Paul.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ncsrcc-middlesch-1.jpgNCSRCC-middlesch-1Latesha Hayes, pictured in the yellow hard hat, and Shetara Round, pictured speaking, lead a tour of the Carpenters' St. Paul training center.2019-11-25T22:53:02+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/11/20/traffickers-plea-deal-reveals-construction-industry-in-distress-advocates-say/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/nomw-helmet-stickers.pngNOMW-helmet-stickers2019-11-22T23:31:38+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/11/12/voters-back-labor-candidates-campaigns-in-local-elections/2019-11-20T23:10:33+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/11/18/ibew-110s-growing-minority-caucus-hooks-up-habitat-house-in-faribault/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ibew-habitat19-winsor.jpgIBEW-habitat19-winsorFifth-year apprentice Jeff Winsorhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ibew-habitat19-roberts.jpgIBEW-habitat19-robertsFirst-year apprentice Nurbayan Hassan (L), Mike Roberts and second-year apprentice Luke Favreauhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ibew-habitat19-moreno.jpgIBEW-habitat19-morenoKit Moreno, an IBEW householderhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ibew-habitat19-logan.jpgIBEW-habitat19-loganLogan Beerehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ibew-habitat19-levander-hayes.jpgIBEW-habitat19-levander-hayesThird-year apprentice Cat Levander (L) and first-year apprentice Jessica Hayeshttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ibew-habitat19-glewwe.jpgIBEW-habitat19-glewweTimmi Glewwehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ibew-habitat19-group.jpgIBEW-habitat19-group2019-11-18T22:21:36+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/11/08/labor-rallies-to-support-striking-steelworkers-in-blaine/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/uswblaine-uaw722.jpgUSWblaine-UAW722UAW Local 722 members (L to R) Dashawn Ramsey, Tony Smith, Steven Frisque, Dan Norton, Cristie Blodgett and John Koehler join the solidarity picket in Blaine.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/uswblaine-picket.jpgUSWblaine-pickethttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/uswblaine-lehto.jpgUSWblaine-lehtoMinnesota AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Brad Lehto walked the Steelworkers' picket line outside Carley Foundry. (photo courtesy Chris Shields)2019-11-15T23:33:01+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/11/01/st-pauls-union-endorsed-candidates-aim-to-build-on-citys-new-labor-standards/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/tolbert.jpgtolbertChris Tolbert, the only union member on the St. Paul City Council, walked the Allina nurses' picket line in 2016.2019-11-12T22:49:18+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/10/01/uaw-members-in-hudson-stick-together-as-gm-strike-enters-third-week/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/web.uawstrk-hudson-thanks.jpgweb.UAWstrk-Hudson-thanksUAW members picketed at GM’s Hudson facility in October 2019.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/web.uawstrk-hudson-smith1.jpgweb.UAWstrk-Hudson-smith1Sen. Tina Smith talked with striking GM workers on the picket line in Hudson last year.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/slider-uawstrike.jpgslider-UAWstrike2019-11-08T23:06:38+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/10/04/unions-bring-tradeswomen-together-with-minneapolis-conference/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tradeswomen-2.jpgTradesWomen-2Minnesotans from the United Association participating in the 2019 Tradeswomen Build Nations conference gathered on the steps of Ascension House in Minneapolis for a photo after volunteering inside.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tradeswomen-1.jpgTradesWomen-1Tradeswomen participating in a service project at Ascension House included (L to R) Jamie Joseph of Painters Local 61 in St. Paul, Timesha Beattie of Bricklayers Local 5 in Houston, Carissa Shaffer of Local 61 and Keisha Campbell of Carpenters Local 327 in Boston.2019-11-08T23:05:48+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/10/25/labor-gets-behind-school-bonds-levies-in-east-metro/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/web-endorsements.jpgUA layout copyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019wblreferendumlogo2color.png2019WBLreferendumlogo2color2019-11-08T23:05:19+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/11/04/tina-smith-fighting-for-working-families-in-the-u-s-senate/2019-11-08T23:04:33+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/10/31/ray-waldron-we-wont-win-in-2020-without-working-together/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/mug.waldron.jpgmug.waldron2023-09-29T18:33:00+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/10/25/st-paul-educators-to-chicago-educators-your-fight-is-our-fight/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/spfe-logo19.jpgSPFE-logo192019-10-25T20:21:34+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/10/24/st-paul-boxers-with-a-union-in-common-enter-hall-of-fame-together/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/web.boxers.jpgweb.boxershttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191011_181517-1.jpg20191011_181517(photo courtesy Dwight Engen)https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/getattachmentthumbnail.jpgGetAttachmentThumbnailBrian Brunettehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/img_0579.jpgIMG_05792019-10-24T20:14:31+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/10/03/fresh-air-free-clinics-lots-of-smiles-at-union-sponsored-outdoors-clinic/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/web.getkidsoutdoors-archer2.jpgweb.GetKidsOutdoors-archer2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/web.getkidsoutdoors-roofersprez1.jpgweb.GetKidsOutdoors-roofersprez1Gavin Goenner, 11, tried his hand at clay shooting with coaching from Kinsey Robinson, international president of the United Union of Roofers.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/web.getkidsoutdoors-fishing.jpgweb.GetKidsOutdoors-fishingEric Bakken, an event coordinator with the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance and native of Blaine, taught 9-year-old Elsie Franklin of Oak Grove how to cast a fishing line.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/web.getkidsoutdoors-archery1.jpgweb.GetKidsOutdoors-archery12019-10-02T17:02:54+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/10/02/carpenters-say-prominent-developer-turns-blind-eye-to-abuse-allegations/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/web.carpenters-roseville.jpgweb.Carpenters-RosevilleSamuel Saucedo (L) and Eric Macias (R) attended the Sept. 16 Roseville City Council meeting with their union rep, Jorge Duran, to share their experience working on construction sites managed by Reuter Walton.2019-10-02T16:28:37+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/04/25/hotel-workers-planning-may-day-march-one-job-should-be-enough/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/unitehere17-marchers.jpgUNITEHERE17-marchersAde Adigoun (L) and Jose Maquin2019-04-25T18:19:14+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/04/25/keith-ellison-time-to-address-wage-theft-is-now/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/attorneygeneralellison.jpgAttorneyGeneralEllison2019-04-25T17:01:50+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/02/13/new-labor-college-launching-this-spring-in-st-paul/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/bldg2.1024.jpgbldg2.1024New Brookwood classes will take place at the East Side Freedom Library in St. Paul.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/48357105_358701901572199_1660827243061968896_n.png48357105_358701901572199_1660827243061968896_n2019-02-25T14:50:19+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/01/29/hamline-puts-posturing-before-progress-in-contract-talks-adjuncts-say/2019-02-13T22:49:14+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/01/25/home-care-workers-push-walz-to-address-crisis-of-care-with-higher-wages/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/48395491_10156544979691928_5751024461327368192_n.jpg48395491_10156544979691928_5751024461327368192_nHome care workers and their clients plan to rally at the Capitol Thursday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m.2019-02-12T16:35:12+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/02/06/bill-to-stop-wage-theft-advances-in-minnesota-house/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/web.wagetheft19-stopsigns.jpgweb.wagetheft19-stopsignsSupporters of a measure to crack down on wage theft were pictured during a rally at the Minnesota Capitol in 2019.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/web.wagetheft19-spkr.jpgweb.wagetheft19-spkr2019-02-06T23:13:11+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/01/19/mccollum-craig-hear-workers-shutdown-stories-and-safety-concerns/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web.shutdown-rlf-3.jpgweb.shutdown-rlf-3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web.shutdown-rlf-1.jpgweb.shutdown-rlf-1U.S. Reps. Angie Craig (L) and Betty McCollum meet with federal workers at the St. Paul Labor Center.2019-01-29T21:44:01+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/01/11/smith-pledges-to-fight-for-federal-workers-as-shutdown-hits-home/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web.shutdownmsp-letter.jpgweb.shutdownmsp-letterLetter and photo received by Smith from a Lakeville air traffic controller hit hard by the shutdown.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web.shutdownmsp-2.jpgweb.shutdownmsp-2TSA agent Celia Hahn speaks at a press conference inside MSP Airport with Sen. Tina Smith.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web.shutdownmsp-1.jpgweb.shutdownmsp-1"We should not be using the people standing behind me as bargaining chips," Smith says.2019-01-25T22:17:04+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/01/19/elevator-constructors-sportsmens-alliance-team-up-to-get-kids-hooked-on-ice-fishing/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web.icefish-iuec-vols2.jpgweb.icefish-iuec-vols2Volunteers (L to R) include Mike Rodger, Clam Outdoors and Cement Masons Local 633; Dave Youngblom, IUEC Local 9; Jarrod Asleson, Local 633; Jon Edwards, Trained Monkey Truckin'; Adam Morin and Joe Nelson.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web.icefish-iuec-vols1.jpgweb.icefish-iuec-vols1Volunteers from IUEC Local 9 (L to R) included Randy Bast, Dave Morin and Aimee Paquette.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web.icefish-iuec-grzesiks.jpgweb.icefish-iuec-grzesiksDustin Grzesik of Pine Springs and his daughter Anna, 2, didn't catch any fish at the event – "we just caught good times," he said.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web.icefish-iuec-waylonlee.jpgweb.icefish-iuec-waylonleeFive-year-old Waylon Lee (R) and his brother Kelar, 8, try ice fishing for the first time during IUEC Local 9's youth event on Coon Lake in Columbus.2019-01-19T20:59:50+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/04/17/delta-touts-direct-relationship-but-workers-eye-strength-in-numbers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/web-deltarally2.jpgweb.deltarally2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/web-deltarally1.jpgweb.deltarally1Delta workers cheer during a union rally at the St. Paul Labor Center earlier this month.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/web-deltarally-mccollum.jpgweb.deltarally-mccollumRep. Betty McCollum shows the pro-union luggage tag she uses whenever she flies Delta.2019-01-18T21:34:33+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/01/08/retired-ironworker-maintains-steady-presence-in-local-512/2019-01-11T22:49:28+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/01/10/workers-steal-the-show-in-tpts-new-ford-plant-film/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/https-cdn.evbuc_.com-images-54058459-62486048809-1-original.jpghttps---cdn.evbuc.com-images-54058459-62486048809-1-original2019-01-10T22:40:45+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/01/10/union-members-rally-in-minneapolis-to-end-shutdown/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web.shutdown19-3.jpgweb.shutdown19-3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web.shutdown19-2.jpgweb.shutdown19-2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web.shutdown19-1.jpgweb.shutdown19-1Workers call on lawmakers to reopen the federal government – and put people back to work – during a rally near the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis.2019-01-10T22:38:52+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/11/02/bobby-kasper-working-people-can-be-the-difference-nov-6/2019-01-10T20:58:41+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/12/14/shakopee-workers-demand-safety-solutions-from-amazon/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/amazon-workers2.jpgamazon-workers2Workers protested outside Amazon's warehouse in Shakopee in December 2018. (UA file photo)https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/amazon-signs.jpgamazon-signshttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/amazon-ilhan.jpgamazon-ilhanRep.-elect Ilhan Omar leads protesters in song outside the Amazon warehouse in Shakopee.2019-01-10T17:03:08+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/12/17/working-people-plan-big-push-for-paid-family-leave-next-year/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/web.paidfamleave-spkr18.jpgweb.paidfamleave-spkr18Miguel Lindgren, a state employee and member of MAPE, describe how valuable paid family leave – which state employees won in contract negotiations two years ago – in the process of adopting a child from Colombia last September.2019-01-08T16:38:18+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2019/01/07/bobby-kasper-new-year-offers-promise-but-only-if-we-stay-engaged/2019-01-07T21:57:30+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/12/21/magler-retires-from-st-paul-pipefitters-top-office/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/web.Magler-retirement.jpgweb.Magler-retirementTony Poole (L) will succeed Rick Magler as business manager of Pipefitters Local 455. Magler shows off a box-elder bowl carved by a neighbor to celebrate his retirement.2018-12-21T16:52:41+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/12/19/wage-hike-shows-whats-possible-when-workers-join-together-think-big/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/web.15signing-carter.jpgweb.15signing-carterDuring a signing ceremony at City Hall, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter showed off the city’s new $15 minimum wage ordinance, which drew unanimous backing from members of the City Council.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/web.15signing-cheer1.jpgweb.15signing-cheer12018-12-19T19:57:34+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/12/18/twin-cities-workers-launch-campaign-to-stop-construction-industry-abuses/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ctul-const18-iriarte.jpgctul-const18-iriarteYimer Iriarte speaks at a rally before the march, alongside CTUL's Veronica Mendez Moore.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/web.ctul-const-march.jpgweb.ctul-const-marchTwin Cities construction workers joined the "March for Dignity and Respect," sponsored by CTUL, in Minneapolis just over a year ago.2018-12-19T01:51:57+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/11/26/fight-for-15s-next-target-msp-airport/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/web-msp15-sign.jpgweb.MSP15-signhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/web-msp15-picketing2.jpgweb.MSP15-picketing2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/web-msp15-picket1.jpgweb.MSP15-picket1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/web-msp15-group.jpgweb.MSP15-grouphttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/web-msp15-picketing.jpgweb.MSP15-picketingMSP Airport workers and supporters march for $15 on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.2018-12-17T21:24:50+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/12/14/in-some-local-unions-metoo-has-galvanized-members/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/metoo.pngmetoohttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/esfl.jpgLayout 12018-12-17T21:24:17+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/11/01/two-years-after-thanksgiving-shock-teamsters-arent-letting-fle-off-the-hook/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/web-lme-fle-18-workers.jpgweb.LME-FLE-18-workersTeamsters who lost their job when Lakeville Motor Express abruptly closed shop raise their hand at a rally outside the company that absorbed their work.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/web-lme-fle-18-group.jpgweb.LME-FLE-18-groupTeamsters and their supporters outside Finish LIne Express.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/web-lme-fle-18-erickson.jpgweb.LME-FLE-18-ericksonTeamsters Local 120 President Tom Erickson spoke at a rally against wage theft at Finish Line Express in 2018.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/web-lme-fle-18-ellison.jpgweb.LME-FLE-18-ellisonU.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, the labor-endorsed candidate for attorney general, tells Teamsters he's running for a new job because “the best any member of Congress can do is write the right law… An attorney general can take their ass to court.”https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/web-lme-fle-18-blaha.jpgweb.LME-FLE-18-blahaJulie Blaha, former Secretary-Treasurer of the Minnesota AFL-CIO and labor-endorsed candidate for state auditor, tells Teamsters Blaha remembers walking the FLE picket line two years ago as "one of the first picket lines I got to be on.”2018-12-14T20:28:20+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/12/04/concrete-christmas-display-brightens-cement-masons-holiday-party/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/web-concretexmas18-scene.jpgweb.concreteXmas18-scenehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/web-concretexmas18-house.jpgweb.concreteXmas18-houseApprentices from Plasters Local 265 erected the gingerbread house. Decorative concrete patterns on the floor around the structure simulate wood paneling and cobblestone.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/web-concretexmas18-golf.jpgweb.concreteXmas18-golfApprentices from Local 633 fashioned a candy-cane-shaped mini-golf hole.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/web-concretexmas18-633.jpgweb.concreteXmas18-633Both Cement Masons and Plasterers apprentices put in time on the display.2018-12-11T20:42:16+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/10/29/enthusiasm-high-among-labor-volunteers-as-election-day-nears/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/web-labor18-ufcw-ellison.jpgweb.Labor18-UFCW.ellisonKeith Ellison, the labor-endorsed candidate for attorney general in Minnesota, gets backing from AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Liz Shuler.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/web-labor18-ufcw-kasper.jpgweb.Labor18-UFCW-kasperSt. Paul Regional Labor Federation President Bobby Kasper fired up volunteers during a Labor 2018 door knock in October.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/web-labor18-ufcw-flanagan.jpgweb.Labor18-UFCW-flanaganA volunteer captures remarks by labor-endorsed lieutenant governor candidate Peggy Flanagan on video.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/web-labor18-ufcw-craig.jpgweb.Labor18-UFCW-craigAngie Craig, the labor-endorsed candidate in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District, speaks at a rally with labor volunteers in South St. Paul.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/web-labor18-ufcw-cheer2.jpgweb.Labor18-UFCW-cheer2Labor 2018 volunteers pack UFCW Local 1189's union hall in South St. Paul for a rally before knocking doors in the East Metro.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/web-labor18-ufcw-cheer.jpgweb.Labor18-UFCW-cheerAFSCME volunteer Sheila Pokorny lets out a cheer.2018-11-01T15:17:12+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/10/30/labor-endorsed-craig-fighting-to-make-sure-everyone-gets-a-fair-shot/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/web-madness16-craig-mccollum.jpgweb.Madness16-craig-mccollumAngie Craig is the labor-endorsed candidate in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District. She's running to unseat Rep. Jason Lewis.2018-10-30T15:38:52+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/10/25/to-stop-cycle-of-cuts-st-paul-educators-back-levy-referendum/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/spps-levy-logo.pngspps-levy-logo2018-10-30T15:33:12+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/10/24/on-right-to-work-and-prevailing-wage-its-walz-or-wisconsin/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/walz-web.jpgwalz-webTim Walz, the labor-endorsed candidate for governor, is pictured speaking at a union rally in 2016.2018-11-02T21:56:43+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/10/11/workers-trust-ellison-to-have-their-back-as-ag/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/43703342_10156668594436870_3312592989892640768_n.jpg43703342_10156668594436870_3312592989892640768_nU.S. Rep Keith Ellison, the labor-endorsed candidate for state attorney general, received a warm reception from union members during a meeting at the St. Paul Labor Center last night.2018-10-25T21:37:33+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/10/19/st-paul-workers-families-keep-pressure-on-as-council-takes-up-15/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/web-carter15-selfie.jpgweb.Carter15-selfieMayor Melvin Carter snaps a selfie with advocates for a $15 minimum wage outside City Hall.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/web-carter15-server.jpgweb.Carter15-serverErin Lynch, a server at a full-service restaurant in St. Paul, speaks at a press conference staged by supporters of a $15 minimum wage with no tip adjustment.2018-10-24T19:44:01+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/10/15/machinists-volunteers-put-skills-to-work-for-twin-cities-nonprofit/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/web-iamhelps-shed.jpgweb.IAMhelps-shedhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/web-iamhelps-playground.jpgweb.IAMhelps-playgroundhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/web-iamhelps-group.jpgweb.IAMhelps-groupMachinists union members and retirees volunteer at FamilyWise in Minneapolis as part of the union's IAM H.E.L.P.S. initiative.2018-10-23T21:04:30+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/10/08/workers-put-trump-on-notice-the-u-s-mail-is-not-for-sale/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/dsc_0615.jpgDSC_0615Craig Barrett, who said he has delivered mail for "16 winters" in St. Paul, rallies with fellow Postal Service employees on a national day of action.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/dsc_0609.jpgDSC_06092018-10-15T21:17:10+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/10/03/union-pipefitters-make-furnace-repairs-for-homeowners-in-need/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/web-heatson18-2.jpgweb.HeatsOn18-2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/web-heatson18-1.jpgweb.HeatsOn18-1Mel MacFarlane (L), a journey-level pipefitter with Local 455, and third-year apprentice Ben Woodis ran a service heck for St. Paul resident Mary Kujawa during the Heat's On service day Sept. 29.2018-10-12T17:35:07+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/10/09/women-in-construction-plan-two-events-this-month/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/web-laborday-15-32.jpgtrades.women2018-10-09T19:16:49+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/10/04/retiree-council-president%e2%80%88you-cant-just-ride-off-into-the-sunset/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/mug-mcinnis.jpgmug-mcinnisKen McInnis2018-10-04T18:30:06+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/10/01/teamsters-local-120-raises-125000-for-veterans-charity/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/maxresdefault.jpgmaxresdefaulthttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/41546255_2288071891208823_3060244059021901824_n.jpg41546255_2288071891208823_3060244059021901824_nCongressman Tim Walz, the labor-endorsed candidate for governor, joined Teamsters Local 120's member appreciation picnic, one of several events last month at which the local raised funds for Homes for Our Troops.2018-10-04T03:00:08+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/10/03/postal-unions-call-national-day-of-action-to-stop-privatization/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/nalc_oct-8_us_mail_not_for_sale_stamp.jpgNALC_Oct 8_US_Mail_Not_for_Sale_Stamphttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/apwu-rally-flyers-oct-8-nda-1.jpgAPWU rally flyers Oct 8 NDA-12018-10-03T23:23:56+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/08/28/union-ambassadors-make-case-for-public-schools-in-st-paul/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-spft-logo.jpgcropped-SPFT-Logo2018-10-03T16:08:42+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/09/12/fight-for-15-moves-to-city-hall/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/screen-shot-2018-09-12-at-1-29-25-pm.pngScreen shot 2018-09-12 at 1.29.25 PM(Citizens League)https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/web-15council-petitions.jpgweb.15council-petitionsSupporters of a $15 minimum wage ordinance display more than 2,000 petitions signed by supporters at a press conference outside city hall.2018-10-03T16:08:12+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/08/16/labor-unites-behind-walz-for-governor/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/web-bldgtrdsconv18-walz.jpgweb.BldgTrdsConv18-walzTim Walz talked with union members at a Helmets to Hardhats event in Duluth during his first campaign for governor. (UA file)2018-09-12T18:42:37+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/08/31/bobby-kasper-our-movement-is-on-the-rise-but-we-cant-stop-now/2018-08-31T15:23:45+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/08/27/senators-new-state-fair-booth-like-most-buildings-on-the-fairgrounds-is-union-built/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/web-klobucharbooth-iupat2.jpgweb.klobucharbooth-iupat2Volunteers from the Painters union.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/web-klobucharbooth-iupat.jpgweb.klobucharbooth-iupatVolunteers from IUPAT District Council 82 pose for a photo with the finished project.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/web-klobucharbooth-5.jpgweb.KlobucharBooth-5Brian Gullickson (front) of Cement Masons Local 633 and Joe Navejas of Laborers Local 563 test the length of a crossbeam.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/web-klobucharbooth-4.jpgweb.KlobucharBooth-4St. Paul Building Trades volunteers on hand to help frame Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s new state fair booth included, L to R, (back) Ryan Ponthan, Rob Busch, Mick Christy and Aaron Hill of the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters, and (front) Joe Navejas, Laborers Local 563; Tim House, Plasterers Local 265; Brian Gullickson, Cement Masons 633.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/web-klobucharbooth-3.jpgweb.KlobucharBooth-3Ryan Ponthanhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/web-klobucharbooth-2.jpgweb.KlobucharBooth-2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/web-klobucharbooth-1.jpgweb.KlobucharBooth-1Ryan Ponthan (top) consults with Mick Christy, a fellow member of the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters.2018-08-29T14:29:33+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/08/10/guild-members-lead-effort-to-halt-leak-investigation-in-minneapolis/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/mnguildlogo.pngmnGuildLogo2018-08-27T21:49:27+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/08/14/dfl-campaign-workers-unionize/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/mn_dfl_blue_preview.pngMN_DFL_blue_preview2018-08-16T19:50:04+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/08/06/mitra-jalali-nelson-labor-endorsed-in-st-pauls-ward-4/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/nelson-mitra.jpgnelson-mitraMitra Jalali Nelson thanks delegates to the St. Paul Regional Labor Federation for their support.2018-08-14T13:57:37+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/06/27/in-janus-decision-supreme-court-weaponizes-first-amendment-to-attack-public-sector-workers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/file-1.jpegfile-12018-08-06T15:56:30+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/08/02/teaching-union-leadership-all-come-together-in-the-auditors-office-for-blaha/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/blahaunion960.jpgblahaunion9602018-07-31T20:59:28+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/08/01/kip-hedges-labor-has-a-big-stake-in-st-pauls-fight-for-15/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/web-kip-hedges-file.jpgweb.kip-hedges-fileKip Hedges is a former Delta baggage handler who was fired for speaking up in favor of $15 for all airport workers.2018-07-31T20:29:44+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/07/31/with-support-from-more-unions-st-paul-labor-federation-gains-strength/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sprlf3.jpgRLF-logo2018-07-31T20:28:38+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/06/28/women-workers-take-on-mn-restaurant-lobby-over-tip-penalty/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/web-15mra-letter.jpgweb.15MRA-letterhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/web-15mra-speaker.jpgweb.15MRA-speakerSt. Paul barista Evann Zuckerman joins a march on the Minnesota Restaurant Association opposing the tip penalty.2018-07-31T16:34:47+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/07/16/at-organizing-boot-camp-workers-look-to-build-power-from-the-inside-out/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/web-orginst18-tucker.jpgweb.OrgInst18-tuckerChris Tucker, president of Machinists Local 1010 in right-to-work Iowa, said unions can remain strong in RTW states.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/web-orginst18-dahlstrom.jpgweb.OrgInst18-dahlstromTodd Dahlstrom, the Minnesota AFL-CIO's organizing director, leads a session during the AFL-CIO Organizing Institute last week in St. Paul. The Minnesota Nurses Association hosted the three-day training.2018-07-31T16:29:50+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/07/26/construction-unions-recruit-veterans-to-trade-helmets-for-hardhats/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/dsc_0173.jpgDSC_0173Jared Anderson, an apprentice with Sheet Metal Workers Local 10, talks about making the transition from the Air Force into a construction career with help from Helmets to Hardhats.2018-07-26T20:29:26+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/06/27/mns-public-sector-unions-arent-mourning-janus-theyre-organizing/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/fb_decisionday2.pngFB_DecisionDay2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/web-liuna-janus.jpgweb.liuna-janushttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/web-laborers-fox.jpgweb.laborers-foxWorkers in St. Paul’s water department sign cards recommitting to their union, Laborers Local 363, during an early-morning meeting last month.2018-06-29T20:54:37+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/06/04/amazon-workers-sound-alarm-on-conditions-inside-eagan-warehouse/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/amazon-eagan-scene.jpgAmazon-eagan-sceneA delegation of workers and community supporters enter the Eagan facility to deliver their list of demands.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/web-amazon-eagan-speakers.jpgweb.Amazon-eagan-speakersWomen who load packages onto delivery vans describe conditions inside Amazon's Eagan warehouse.2018-06-04T18:25:55+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/05/16/trades-backed-alliance-ramps-up-recruitment-as-mns-construction-industry-booms/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/pat_wagner.jpgpat_wagnerPat Wagnerhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/homeintro4.jpghomeIntro42018-05-31T20:42:42+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/05/31/with-pension-and-bonding-bills-dayton-saves-best-for-last/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/web-mnleg-rally1.jpgweb.mnleg-rally1Bunny Engeldorf, a registered nurse at United Hospital in St. Paul, speaks at a rally for "Minnesota values" sponsored by a coalition of progressive groups, including the Minnesota Nurses Association and SEIU Healthcare MN, during the final week of the 2018 session.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/web-pensionbill-sign.jpgweb.pensionbill-signGov. Dayton signs a bill to stabilize pensions covering more than 500,000 Minnesotans during a ceremony at the Capitol.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/web-pensionbill-afscme2.jpgweb.pensionbill-afscme2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/web-pensionbill-afscme.jpgweb.pensionbill-afscmeGov. Dayton mugs with AFSCME members after signing the pension bill.2018-05-31T20:26:39+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/05/16/newspaper-workers-demand-hedge-fund-owners-invest-or-sell/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/guild-newsmatters.jpgLayout 12018-05-25T21:35:36+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/05/25/teamsters-end-beer-strike-credit-labor-solidarity-for-keeping-them-strong/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/web-teamster792.jpgweb.Teamster792J.J. Taylor drivers Adrian Wiegert (L) and Mark Hennum picket outside the facility with other members of Teamsters Local 792.2018-05-25T14:55:34+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/04/25/restaurant-industry-pushes-tip-penalty-unions-and-tipped-workers-push-back/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/logo.pngOneFairWage2018-05-16T21:06:43+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/05/12/letter-carriers-food-drive-restocks-local-food-shelves/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/web-nalcdrive-ufcw.jpgweb.NALCdrive-ufcwUFCW Local 1189 volunteers in Oakdale include (L to R) James Westin, Manzoor Wangnoo, Diana Tastad-Damer, Abraham Wangnoo, President Jennifer Christensen, Dennis McMahon and Zendaya Adkins.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/web-nalcdrive-ssp.jpgweb.NALCdrive-SSPMachinists Local 1833 retirees Tom Hoppenstedt and Mary Sansom unload food at Neighbors Inc. in South St. Paul, which brought in 24,458 pounds on Stamp Out Hunger day 2018.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/web-nalcdrive-david-schimerowski.jpgweb.NALCdrive-david.schimerowskiSouth St. Paul carrier David Schimerowski has never missed a Stamp Out Hunger Saturday in 21 years as a Letter Carrier.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/web-nalcdrive-blong-moua.jpgweb.NALCdrive-blong.mouaBlong Moua, a Letter Carrier at Eastern Heights Post Office in Oakdale, unloads his truck on Stamp Out Hunger day 2018.2018-05-16T17:32:04+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/05/01/u-s-workplace-fatalities-on-the-rise-unions-warn/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/web-wmd-dakota18.jpgweb.WMD-dakota18People gather in the Lebanon Cemetery in Apple Valley for the Dakota County Labor Assembly's Workers Memorial Day ceremony.2018-05-01T21:06:47+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/04/20/area-building-trades-councils-honored-for-community-outreach/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/web-bldgtrdesaward.jpgweb.BldgTrdesawardhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/web-bldgtrades-award.jpgweb.bldgtrades-awardAt the Ayers Award ceremony (L to R): Duluth Building Trades President Craig Olson, NABTU President Sean McGarvey, Dan McConnell and Jenny Winkelaar of the Minneapolis Building Trades, Minnesota Building Trades Executive Director Carly Melin, Minneapolis Council President Dave Ybarra, St. Paul Executive Secretary Don Mullin, St. Paul President Tom McCarthy and NABTU Secretary-Treasurer Brent Booker.2018-04-26T23:49:05+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/04/25/dig-into-labor-history-with-untold-stories/2018-04-25T21:37:14+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/04/27/kera-peterson-political-action-critical-to-defending-our-basic-freedoms/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/web-kera-mug-color.jpgweb.Kera-mug-colorKera Peterson2018-04-25T21:26:43+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/04/18/expo-shows-off-49ers-training-center-apprenticeship-program/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/web-ironexpojobfair-sim.jpgweb.IronExpoJobFair-simSimulators inside Local 49's training center offered an opportunity to work on technique before climbing inside the real equipment. "It's all muscle memory," Local 49 business agent Darrell Miller said. "With enough repitition, it comes."https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/web-ironexpojobfair-3.jpgweb.IronExpoJobFair-3Six-year-old Jayden Maslow and his dad, Roman, an Operating Engineer from Braham, pushed some dirt around together during the New Iron Expo. Jayden skipped school to attend the event.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/web-ironexpojobfair-1.jpgweb.IronExpoJobFair-12018-04-25T01:31:26+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/04/09/beer-truck-drivers-strike-for-safe-routes-respect-on-the-job/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/teamsters792.jpgteamsters792.jpgMembers of Teamsters Local 792 picket outside J.J. Taylor, a beer distributor in northeast Minneapolis, on the first day of an open-ended strike.2018-04-17T21:40:09+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/04/12/unions-contractors-provide-plumbing-repairs-to-homeowners-in-need/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/web-watersoff18-members.jpgweb.WatersOff18-membersUnion volunteers working on St. Paul's East Side included (L to R) Forrest Callahan (Local 34), Curtiss Cross (Local 15), Sara Gysbers (15), Tasha Lawrence (34), Jack Lawrence (15) and Stuart Kane.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/web-watersoff18-homeowner.jpgweb.WatersOff18-homeownerhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/web-watersoff18-apprentices.jpgweb.WatersOff18-apprenticesPlumbers Local 34 apprentices gather for a photo before Water's Off 2018.2018-04-12T21:33:25+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/04/12/union-strong-metro-mobility-drivers-fight-to-save-their-jobs/2018-04-12T19:39:17+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/03/26/anti-union-paycheck-deception-bill-advances-in-minnesota-house/2018-04-10T22:52:12+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/04/10/construction-jobs-get-bipartisan-support-at-capitol-rally/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/web-bldgtrdescap.jpgweb.BldgTrdesCaphttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/web-bldgtrdescap-scene.jpgweb.BldgTrdesCap-sceneBuilding Trades unions rally on the Capitol steps, with semi trailers from Laborers Local 563 and Operating Engineers Local 49 serving as a backdrop.2018-04-10T22:51:27+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/03/21/proposal-to-slash-special-ed-stuns-cambridge-isanti-parents-staff/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/29425789_10156274442139675_7740375780084940800_n.jpg29425789_10156274442139675_7740375780084940800_n2018-04-09T23:13:37+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/04/26/ken-peterson-safety-legislation-offers-lesson-in-policy-over-party/2018-03-29T16:06:55+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/03/23/as-momentum-for-15-builds-in-st-paul-so-does-concern-over-corporate-interference/2018-03-26T18:37:16+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/03/15/smith-hits-the-ground-running-in-fight-to-save-pensions/2018-03-23T20:10:53+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/03/19/drawing-closer-to-union-elections-delta-workers-plan-rally-april-4/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/28952058_2084759118231086_3323548089960103936_o.jpg28952058_2084759118231086_3323548089960103936_o2018-03-22T00:02:19+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/03/08/why-arent-more-women-entering-the-construction-trades/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/web-womentrades18-scene.jpgweb.WomenTrades18-scenehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/web-womentrades18-panel.jpgweb.WomenTrades18-panelClara Schiller speaks during a panel discussion with representatives of unions and their apprenticeship training programs Tuesday, part of Women in Construction Week events across the Twin Cities.2018-03-19T22:03:12+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/03/16/nationwide-campaign-to-fight-cancer-launches-at-twin-cities-union-grocers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/web-laboragainstcancer.jpgweb-LaborAgainstCancerhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/web-ufcw-leukemia1.jpgweb.UFCW-leukemia1UFCW Local 1189 President Jennifer Christensen and member Dean Nelson of South St. Paul join a Labor Against Cancer kickoff event.2018-03-16T21:21:53+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/02/24/day-of-action-unites-working-people-in-st-paul-nationwide/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/dayofaction5.jpgDayofAction5Hundreds rally at the Capitol in support of worker freedom and economic fairness, joining a nationwide Working People's Day of Action. https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/dayofaction4.jpgDayofAction4https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/dayofaction3.jpgDayofAction3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/dayofaction2.jpgDayofAction2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/dayofaction1.jpgDayofAction12018-03-15T21:17:20+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/02/26/mining-execs-greeted-by-striking-workers-allies-at-minneapolis-convention/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/web-hecla-usw-outside.jpgweb.Hecla-usw-outsideHecla striker Rick Norman (R) rallies next to fellow striker James Hogan outside the convention center.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/web-hecla-usw-inside.jpgweb.Hecla-USW-insideStriking miners, local members of the United Steelworkers and other union activists march through the Minneapolis Convention Center, calling out Hecla Mining for refusing to bargain a fair contract.2018-03-08T22:57:50+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/02/28/women-in-construction-week-begins-monday/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018wwheader.png2018wwheader2018-02-28T21:09:25+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/03/01/jesse-paggen-we-can-emerge-stronger-after-janus-and-we-must/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/web-mug-paggen.jpgweb.mug-paggen2018-02-28T20:49:30+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/03/02/usws-parzino-made-a-career-of-paper-politics-and-putting-working-folks-first/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/web-parzino-filephoto-denmark.jpgweb.parzino-filephoto-denmarkParzino (L) showed a visitor from Denmark around the Waldorf paper mill in St. Paul during an international exchange event in 1995. (file photo)https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mug-parzino.jpgmug-parzino2018-03-02T20:05:06+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/02/22/four-takeaways-from-the-new-report-on-raising-st-pauls-minimum-wage/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/web-15now-report-worker.jpgweb.15now-report-workerJess Manthe, a longtime retail worker in St. Paul, speaks at a rally outside council chambers, calling poverty wages a barrier to the middle class for too many people in the city.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/web-15now-report-hearing2.jpgweb.15now-report-hearing2Tipped workers packed council chambers to hear the report on raising St. Paul's minimum wage.2018-02-26T22:27:25+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/02/15/steelworkers-plan-solidarity-rally-in-minneapolis-for-idaho-miners-on-strike/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/17265192_1436528959730837_6358699203446916938_n.jpg17265192_1436528959730837_6358699203446916938_nMembers of United Steelworkers Local 5114 on the picket line in Mullen, Idaho. (Facebook photo)2018-02-26T22:15:33+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/02/20/state-employees-to-lawmakers-you-got-your-raises-now-approve-ours/2018-02-24T21:08:18+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/02/16/candidates-for-governor-vie-for-labor-support-at-state-afl-cio-forum/2018-02-22T18:28:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/02/12/spft-district-reach-agreement-pledge-to-take-on-funding-shortfalls-together/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/web-spftcontract1.jpgweb.SPFTcontract1SPFT President Nick Faber speaks at a press conference in the library at Galtier Community School, where he did his student teaching.2018-02-21T01:27:32+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/02/07/labor-endorsed-karla-bigham-fights-for-an-economy-that-works-for-everyone/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mug-bigham.jpgmug.bighamKarla Bigham2018-02-15T17:08:12+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/02/01/workers-parents-show-unity-with-st-paul-teachers-after-strike-vote/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/du7a2-wx4aattfd.jpgDU7A2-WX4AATtfDA solidarity rally outside the SPFT strike vote drew parents and supporters from 2018-02-13T01:12:14+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/02/12/longtime-union-mailing-house-in-roseville-closes-shop/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/web-accurate-lastday.jpgweb.Accurate-lastdayAccurate Mailing's longtime operator John Vermeer prepared the Union Advocate's February edition for mailing with help from April O'Keeffe (L) and Andrea Adair.2018-02-12T19:00:48+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/01/31/dave-zirin-the-megaphone-of-sports-is-more-global-powerful-than-ever/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/dave1.jpgSports and Political Writer Dave Zirin in NYC April 6, 2015 credit Jen MalerDave Zirin (photo credit: Jen Maler)2018-02-07T17:48:10+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/02/05/bobby-kasper-raising-wages-starts-at-home/2018-02-05T21:59:13+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/01/29/teachers-allies-keep-heat-on-ecolab-u-s-bank-as-super-bowl-party-ramps-up/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web-superbowl-spft2.jpgweb.SuperBowl-spft2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web-superbowl-spft1.jpgweb.SuperBowl-spft1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web-superbowl-spft1-6.jpgweb.SuperBowl-spft1-6https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web-superbowl-spft1-4.jpgweb.SuperBowl-spft1-4St. Paul teachers and supporters march through the streets of downtown St. Paul to the NFL's "opening-night party" at Xcel Energy Center.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web-superbowl-spft1-2.jpgweb.SuperBowl-spft1-2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web-superbowl-spft1-1.jpgweb.SuperBowl-spft1-1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web-superbowl-spft1-0.jpgweb.SuperBowl-spft1-0As the NFL staged its Open Night Party in St. Paul Monday, protesters shut down several streets downtown, calling on Super Bowl sponsors to support local schools and racial equity.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web-superbowl-spft-6.jpgweb.SuperBowl-spft-6Support for language programs is among SPFT's core bargaining proposals.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web-superbowl-spft-5.jpgweb.SuperBowl-spft-5https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web-superbowl-spft-4.jpgweb.SuperBowl-spft-42018-02-01T22:09:30+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/01/24/one-fair-wage-or-tip-penalty-debate-over-15-splits-st-paul-service-industry/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web-roc-jayaraman.jpgweb.ROC-jayaramanROC United's Saru Jayaraman talked with tipped workers supporting one fair wage in St. Paul.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/22729206_775389862649581_7825949289239506143_n.jpg22729206_775389862649581_7825949289239506143_n2018-01-31T17:11:29+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/01/22/union-volunteers-step-outside-their-element-on-ice-palace-job-site/2018-01-30T21:27:23+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/01/26/heres-how-labor-activists-plan-to-celebrate-super-bowl-week/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/26734270_1584753584904335_8300052007252462398_n.jpg26734270_1584753584904335_8300052007252462398_nhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/26167147_521413288234183_6753259013760219290_n.jpg26167147_521413288234183_6753259013760219290_n2018-01-30T04:17:45+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/01/24/st-paul-federation-of-teachers-schedules-strike-vote/2018-01-26T15:18:26+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/01/12/as-super-bowl-approaches-nfl-players-take-sides-in-local-labor-standoffs/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/nfl-players-association-logo-featured.jpgnfl-players-association-logo-featuredhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/26220109_525247791184066_7596225814722013674_n.jpg26220109_525247791184066_7596225814722013674_nhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/26805003_525247794517399_5668793946289571157_n.jpg26805003_525247794517399_5668793946289571157_nhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/nflpa_logo.pngNFLPA_logo2018-01-24T17:48:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/01/09/teamsters-to-vote-on-us-final-offer-updated/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20150901teamsters.jpg20150901teamstersWorkday Minnesota photo2018-01-24T15:59:12+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/01/19/minnesota-gained-46000-union-members-last-year-reversing-decade-long-decline/2018-01-23T17:04:48+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/01/18/appeals-court-sides-with-home-care-workers-union-again/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/seiu-logo.jpegSEIU logo2018-01-27T16:32:06+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/01/16/prominent-activist-to-talk-15-metoo-with-tipped-workers-in-st-paul/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/saru-headshot-cofounder.jpgSaru-headshot-cofounder2018-01-18T19:14:48+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/01/17/union-volunteers-building-super-sized-ice-palace-in-st-paul-photos/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web-icecastle18-scene2.jpgweb.IceCastle18-scene2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web-icecastle18-scene.jpgweb.IceCastle18-scenehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web-icecastle18-11.jpgweb.IceCastle18-11https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web-icecastle18-10kettleman.jpgweb.IceCastle18-10kettlemanDick Kentzelman, a retired Bricklayer, shaves down an ice block – an example of how work on the Winter Carnival palace allows volunteers to step out of their element. “It’s out of the ordinary for anyone in the trades to be using a chainsaw on the jobsite,” longtime volunteer Terry Wong said. https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web-icecastle18-9wong.jpgweb.IceCastle18-9wongTerry Wong (R) watches an ice block take flight with other volunteers.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web-icecastle18-7.jpgweb.IceCastle18-7https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web-icecastle18-6.jpgweb.IceCastle18-6https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web-icecastle18-5.jpgweb.IceCastle18-5https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web-icecastle18-4.jpgweb.IceCastle18-4https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web-icecastle18-3.jpgweb.IceCastle18-32018-01-17T21:56:32+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/12/19/albert-lea-hospital-workers-stand-up-to-mayo-with-historic-one-day-strike/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web-mayostrike-4.jpgweb.mayostrike-4https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web-mayostrike-3.jpgweb.mayostrike-3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web-mayostrike-2.jpgweb.mayostrike-2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web-mayostrike-1.jpgweb.mayostrike-1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web-mayostrike-6.jpgweb.*mayostrike-6https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web-mayostrike-5.jpgweb.*mayostrike-52018-01-12T21:43:42+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/01/11/union-coat-drive-will-help-st-pauls-homeless-youth-keep-warm/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/web-coatdrive18-dropoff.jpgweb.coatdrive18-dropoffSt. Paul RLF President Bobby Kasper coats and hoodies to St. Paul Project REACH staff (L to R) Cindy McGowan, Tracey Jackson, Karla Stewart, Beth O'Keefe and Ka Zoua Kong.2018-01-11T16:52:23+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2018/01/10/community-ed-offers-labor-history-course-intro-to-trades/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/logo_2.jpgcommunityed2018-01-10T18:08:59+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/12/18/st-paul-teachers-to-large-nonprofits-we-all-have-a-stake-in-fully-funded-schools/2018-01-10T16:08:06+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/12/04/teamsters-rally-behind-bill-to-get-troubled-pension-funds-back-on-track/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web-pensionrally17-3.jpgweb.PensionRally17-3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web-pensionrally17-2.jpgweb.PensionRally17-2Retirees packed the UFCW Local 1189 union hall for a rally with U.S. Reps. Tim Walz and Rick Nolan.2017-12-20T15:49:05+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/12/08/teachers-skyway-march-targets-tax-dodging-corporations-photos/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web-spft-skyway-wellsfargo.jpgweb.SPFT-skyway-wellsfargohttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web-spft-skyway-signs.jpgweb.SPFT-skyway-signsSPFT members called on corporations like Securian to pay their fair share toward the schools St. Paul children deserve during a march through St. Paul's skyways last month.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web-spft-skyway-shout.jpgweb.SPFT-skyway-shouthttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web-spft-skyway-front.jpgweb.SPFT-skyway-fronthttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web-spft-skyway-faber.jpgweb.SPFT-skyway-faber2017-12-20T15:44:42+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/12/14/bobby-kasper-a-stocking-stuffed-with-tax-cuts-for-the-wealthy/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/fb_taxbill_32.jpgFB_TaxBill_3(2)https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/taxscam-lewis-outside.jpgtaxscam-lewis-outsideSt. Paul Regional Labor Federation President Bobby Kasper joined a labor delegation to Rep. Jason Lewis' office to oppose the tax scam Dec. 6.2017-12-14T21:59:40+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/11/28/construction-of-st-paul-soccer-stadium-gets-vertical/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/web-allianzfield-moran.jpgweb.AllianzField-moranhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/web-allianzfield-johnson.jpgweb.AllianzField-johnsonScott Johnson, a business agent with Ironworkers Local 512, signed one of Allianz Field's columns.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/web-allianzfield-beamscene.jpgweb.AllianzField-beamsceneWorkers, team employees and local officials joined a "beam signing" ceremony at the Allianz Field construction site Nov. 21.2017-12-08T22:04:01+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/11/21/learning-jet-classroom-gets-lift-from-trades-apprentices-volunteers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dsc017351.jpgDSC01735(photo courtesy MN Association of Women in Aviation)https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_0120.jpegIMG_0120Union volunteers poured concrete for a new floor in the Learning Jet hangar. Pictured (L to R) are Chris Peltier of Laborers Local 563, and Brian Farmer and Brian Gullickson of Cement Masons Local 633.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_0089.jpegIMG_0089Plumbers Local 34 volunteers Tony Tietje (L) and Mike Danley.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/jetclass-framing5-web.jpgJetClass-framing5-webCarpentry apprentice Daniel Swanson worked atop scaffolding.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/jetclass-framing4-web.jpgJetClass-framing4-webCarpenters union apprentice Daniel Swanson (L) and instructor Matthew Price worked together.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/jetclass-framing3-web.jpgJetClass-framing3-webCarpenters union apprentices Dustin Monson (R) and Daniel Swanson installed the hangar’s new ceiling.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/jetclass-framing2-web.jpgJetClass-framing2-webApprentices Alex Brown (R) and Ron Schuster.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/jetclass-framin1-web.jpgJetClass-framin1-webMatthew Price (R), an apprenticeship instructor with the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters, led a crew of union apprentices in a community services project at the St. Paul Municipal Airport. (file photo)2017-11-28T22:35:27+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/11/21/roy-magnuson-labor-unity-is-key-as-st-paul-turns-the-page/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/mug-magnuson-web.jpgmug-magnuson-webRoy Magnuson2017-11-21T19:32:21+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/10/27/afscme%e2%80%88council-5s-founding-director-to-step-down-but-keep-fighting/2017-11-21T19:26:14+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/11/08/teachers-look-beyond-cookie-cutter-signs-and-banners-with-community-art-build/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/artbuild-flier.jpgartbuild-flierA flier for the community art build shows some of the artist-submitted designs volunteers will screen print this weekend.2017-11-21T19:25:34+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/11/20/walkers-anti-union-act-10-dealing-major-blow-to-wi-public-schools-report-finds/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/hudson-crowd2.jpghudson-crowd2Working people from Wisconsin and Minnesota came together to protest Act 10 in Hudson, Wisconsin. (file photo)2017-11-20T23:07:23+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/11/08/voters-back-labor-endorsed-candidates-referendums-in-local-elections/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/rlf-phones-roseville.jpgRLF-phones-RosevilleUnion volunteers made phone calls in support of the Roseville school district's bonding request at a phone bank hosted by the St. Paul Regional Labor Federation this fall.2017-11-09T01:13:18+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/10/02/volunteer-pipefitters-keep-heat-on-for-homeowners-in-need/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/web-heatson17-home.jpgweb.HeatsOn17-homeLocal 455's Maria Pinzon and Christopher Kristenson repair a Frogtown homeowner's furnace.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/web-heatson17-group.jpgweb.HeatsOn17-groupPipefitters from Locals 455 and 539 gather for a photo after the Heat's On breakfast banquet.2017-10-26T15:50:49+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/10/26/u-s-negotiators-following-tpp-script-in-nafta-2-0-talks-observers-warn/2017-10-24T19:11:31+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/09/04/st-paul-fast-food-workers-strike-for-15-on-labor-day/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/web-ffstrike-stpaul-strikers.jpgweb.FFstrike-StPaul-strikersStriking fast-food workers, including Tay Polite and April Reeves (R), were recognized during a rally on Labor Day.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/web-ffstrike-stpaul-scene.jpgweb.FFstrike-StPaul-sceneNew civil fines will allow the City of St. Paul to enforce labor standards more effectively. That includes the city's $15 minimum wage, which workers fought to pass in 2018.2017-10-24T18:24:19+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/10/24/mayors-race-divides-st-paul-unions/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/web-mayorendorse.jpgLayout 1R to L: Melvin Carter, Pat Harris and Dai Thao.2017-10-24T18:23:36+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/10/24/bobby-kasper-union-candidates-share-our-values-amplify-our-voice/2017-10-24T18:03:14+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/09/06/ruling-deals-blow-to-faculty-union-drive-at-us-twin-cities-campus/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/academicsunitedlogo-copy.jpgacademicsunitedlogo-copy2017-09-06T15:49:27+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/08/28/local-organizer-glimpses-challenge-of-building-worker-power-in-south/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/web-tastad-nissan.jpgweb.tastad-nissanTastad-Damer outside Nissan’s Canton production plant on the day of the union election. (submitted photo)2017-08-21T16:56:24+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/08/22/builders-past-present-honored-for-work-on-minnesotas-capitol/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/web-capitol-workers-kuettel1.jpgweb.Capitol-workers-kuettelDescendents of stonecutter John Kuettel printed t-shirts for the dedication of a plaque honoring the Capitol's original builders.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/web-capitol-workers-renee.jpgweb.Capitol-workers-reneeRenee Gisch showed off a shirt distributed to tradespeople who logged hours on the renovation.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/web-capitol-workers-reibestein.jpgweb.Capitol-workers-reibesteinDaniel Reibestein showed a photo of his great grandfather Arnold, a stonecutter.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/web-capitol-workers-plaque.jpgweb.Capitol-workers-plaqueA new plaque in the Capitol basement honors six workers killed during construction of the Capitol.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/web-capitol-workers-laborer.jpgweb.Capitol-workers-laborerLaborers Local 563 member Dave Chell worked 18 months on the renovation.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/web-capitol-workers-kuettelshirt.jpgweb.Capitol-workers-kuettelshirthttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/web-capitol-workers-dayton.jpgweb.Capitol-workers-daytonGov. Dayton praised workers who logged a combined 1.4 million hours on the Capitol renovation.2017-08-21T16:46:51+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/08/23/entertainment-giveaways-volunteer-opportunities-at-state-fairs-labor-pavilion/2017-08-21T16:21:56+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/08/31/bobby-kasper-on-labor-day-lets-celebrate-our-freedom-to-join-together/2017-08-21T16:14:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/08/21/campaign-for-15-sets-sights-on-st-paul/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/logo210.pnglogo2102017-08-21T16:01:05+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/07/05/pipe-trades-apprentices-test-skills-at-regional-competition-in-twin-cities/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/web-uaapps-scene.jpgweb.UAapps-scenePipefitters Local 455 hosted most of the competition at its new training center in St. Paul.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/web-uaapps-plumbers34.jpgweb.UAapps-plumbers34St. Paul Plumbers Local 34’s Mark Helm worked on a copper piping project.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/web-uaapps-pipefitters455.jpgweb.UAapps-Pipefitters455St. Paul Pipefitters Local 455 apprentice Jeremy McConkey finished second in the HVACR competition.2017-07-06T15:01:32+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/07/06/solidarity-puts-historic-referendum-campaign-in-north-branch-over-the-top/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/web-rlf-northbranch.jpgweb.RLF-NorthBranchBarb Swenson, a German teacher in the North Branch Area Schools, thanked delegates to the St. Paul Regional Labor Federation for their support in the successful referendum campaign. 2017-07-06T15:01:08+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/07/03/unions-weigh-in-on-trumps-plans-to-modernize-disastrous-nafta-trade-deal/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/graphic-nafta.jpggraphic-nafta2017-07-06T15:00:50+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/07/07/bernie-hesse-dont-do-something-out-of-charity-do-it-out-of-solidarity/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/web-bernie-0797.jpgweb.bernie-0797In this July 1997 file photo, Hesse, pictured second from left, dons a strawberry costume in support of farm workers. Hesse traveled to California that year as part of a Twin Cities delegation that joined a massive rally in support of the workers' union drive.2017-07-03T17:19:48+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/07/05/erik-brandt-an-open-letter-to-macalester-college-and-its-peers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/erik-brandt-2016.jpgErik-Brandt-20162017-07-10T19:02:44+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/06/20/home-care-workers-ratify-new-contract-urge-lawmakers-to-get-serious-about-looming-care-crisis/2017-07-03T16:16:11+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/06/12/new-worker-center-reaches-out-to-poultry-packinghouse-workers-in-minnesota/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/hardman-ribbon.jpghardman-ribbonThree state lawmakers – Reps. Rick Hansen (L), Tim Mahoney and Fue Lee (R) – open the new Hardman Avenue Workers Center at UFCW Local 1189's hall.2017-06-20T22:18:53+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/06/19/nurses-buy-and-forgive-2-6-million-in-medical-debt-for-minnesotans/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/rip-presser-6.jpgRIP presser 6Debra Puchalahttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/rip-presser-2.jpgRIP presser 2MNA President Mary Turner (L) and Executive Director Rose Roach rip up medical debt for 1,800 Minnesotans.2017-06-20T22:18:34+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/06/09/denise-rodriguez-our-contract-is-the-most-powerful-tool-we-have/2017-06-07T16:13:27+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/06/07/rose-roach-lets-bring-back-sanity-fairness-and-compassion/2017-06-07T16:07:56+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/05/18/poised-to-strike-this-weekend-att-wireless-workers-seek-support-on-picket-line/2017-05-18T19:46:21+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/05/18/transit-operators-riders-urge-dayton-to-stand-strong-against-cuts/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/transitrally2-doni.jpgtransitrally2-doniDoni Jones, a Metro Transit operator and ATU Local 1005 steward, speaks at a rally in support of transit funding.2017-05-18T18:59:19+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/05/08/sheet-metal-workers-put-new-lid-on-st-pauls-municipal-booya-shed/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web-booya-smw2.jpgweb.Booya-SMW2Installing the booya shed roof are Local 10 members (L to R) Travis Rost, Scott Spears, Justin Rost and Scott Berube.2017-05-15T13:25:12+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/04/26/twin-cities-workers-plan-may-day-actions-for-better-working-conditions-immigrant-rights/2017-04-26T14:40:19+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/04/25/retirees-plan-action-oriented-conference-to-build-power-resist-attacks/2017-04-26T13:26:37+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/04/28/ken-peterson-on-workers-memorial-day-we-remember-the-dead-fight-for-the-living/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/web-peterson-mug.jpgweb.peterson-mugMinnesota Labor Commissioner Ken Peterson2017-04-24T20:49:28+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/05/10/stamp-out-hunger-with-union-made-products/2017-04-24T18:44:49+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/04/24/friends-labor-history-series-looks-back-on-world-in-turmoil/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/untold-stories-cover-photo.pngUntold-Stories-Cover-Photo2017-04-24T16:45:08+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/04/20/we-are-being-distracted-by-a-showman-who-throws-these-tweets-out/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/roachrobert-144158b1.jpgRoachRobert-144158B12017-04-19T15:54:04+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/04/06/on-annual-service-day-union-plumbers-provide-70000-in-service-repairs/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/web-watersoff.jpgweb.watersoffPlumbers Local 34 members and apprentices provide repairs to an elderly Roseville homeowner during Water's Off. From L to R: retiree Al Aschenbrener, apprentice Jason Chrysler and journeyman Jim Schumann. Said Aschenbrener, "As long as I'm still moving, I will be here to help out." 2017-04-19T15:48:13+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/04/19/transit-riders-drivers-team-up-to-fight-proposed-cuts-fare-hikes/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/web-transitrally.jpgweb.TransitRallyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/web-transitrally-atu-lawson.jpgweb.TransitRally-ATU-lawsonATU Local 1005 President Mark Lawson2017-04-19T15:35:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/04/18/teachers-kick-off-contract-campaign-by-targeting-corporate-tax-dodgers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/web-spft-usbank-teacher.jpgweb.SPFT-USbank-teacher"Public schools belong to everyone in a community. So everyone who's present in that community should contribute their fair share," Jenna Styles Spooner, a kindergarten teacher at Riverview School of Excellence said at a rally kicking off the SPFT's contract campaign.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/web-spft-usbank-invoice.jpgweb.SPFT-USbank-invoiceSPFT President Denise Rodriguez delivers an invoice to U.S. Bank CEO Richard Davis.2017-04-18T13:32:42+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/04/17/bobby-kasper-were-organizing-to-amplify-working-peoples-voice/2017-04-17T19:41:45+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/04/05/theater-professor-students-elevate-rn-voices-with-acute-care/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/web-acutecare-play3.jpgweb.acutecare-play3The wardrobe for "Acute Care," which the Macalester College theater department will debut this week, is heavy on scrubs. (Macalester College photo)https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/acutecare-play.jpgacutecare-playThe wardrobe for "Acute Care," a play produced by the Macalester College theater department, is heavy on scrubs.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/web-acutecare-play.jpgweb.acutecare-playhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/web-acute-care-flyer-macmna.jpgweb.Acute Care Flyer MacMNA2017-04-06T16:50:20+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/03/07/unions-gaining-public-favor-but-still-losing-ground-in-workplace/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/web-graphic-frontpage0317.jpgweb.graphic-frontpage03172017-04-06T16:49:02+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/01/27/workers-to-give-franklin-street-bakery-a-taste-of-justice/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web-bctgm-franklin.jpgweb-bctgm-franklinRosa Baires, pictured speaking at a press conference outside FSB in December, used to work at the bakery, but after taking time off to be with her dying ex-husband, the company told her she no longer had a job – an example, she said, of why workers there need a union. 2017-03-08T16:55:41+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/02/15/in-victory-for-worker-led-opposition-puzder-backs-out-of-labor-post/2017-03-08T16:54:55+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/03/06/eliot-seide-how-to-survive-and-thrive-in-a-right-to-work-nation/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/house.jpghouse2017-03-06T21:11:27+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/03/03/photos-labor-faith-community-activists-stand-up-for-sick-time-resist-corporate-interference/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/web-preemption-house-z.jpgweb-preemption-house-zhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/web-preemption-house-y.jpgweb-preemption-house-yhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/web-preemption-house-x.jpgweb-preemption-house-xhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/web-preemption-house-pols.jpgweb-preemption-house-polshttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/web-preemption-house-7.jpgweb-preemption-house-7https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/web-preemption-house-6.jpgweb-preemption-house-6https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/web-preemption-house-5.jpgweb-preemption-house-5https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/web-preemption-house-3.jpgweb-preemption-house-3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/web-preemption-house-2.jpgweb-preemption-house-2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/web-preemption-house-1.jpgweb-preemption-house-12017-03-03T17:59:43+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/03/01/as-local-preemption-debate-heats-up-new-book-charts-ca-citys-progressive-renewal/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/978-080709426-6.jpg978-080709426-62017-03-01T22:33:40+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/01/30/five-reasons-workers-are-fighting-trumps-pick-for-labor-secretary/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web-hardees-jan.jpgweb-hardees-janOpponents of Andy Puzder's nomination to lead the Labor department rallied outside Hardee's in St. Paul.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web-puzder-petition2.jpgweb-puzder-petition2SEIU Healthcare Minnesota members (L to R) Pam Ganser, Amy Pauly and Jodi Klembrook delivered a petition opposing Andy Puzder as labor secretary to Sen. Al Franken's office in Minneapolis.2017-02-27T16:18:32+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/03/08/retiree-council-plans-annual-fundraising-bash/2017-02-23T18:12:02+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/02/22/organizing-drive-pays-off-for-big-box-janitors-with-landmark-first-contract/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-ctul-union2.jpgweb-ctul-union2Retail janitors celebrated recognition of their union last fall after a six-year campaign.2017-02-22T16:16:24+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/02/16/remembering-david-roe-who-expanded-labors-political-clout-in-minnesota/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/roe-1966.jpgroe-1966This photo accompanied the Union Advocate's report on Roe's election to the state's top union office in 1966.2017-02-16T22:11:00+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/02/03/end-run-around-local-sick-pay-victories-advances-at-capitol/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-localcontrol-mikegriffin.jpgweb-localcontrol-mikegriffinMike Griffin, field director for Neighborhoods Organizing for Change, rallied opponents of the local preemption bill during the House jobs committee's unexpected dinner break.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-localcontrol-cheer.jpgweb-localcontrol-cheerhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-localcontrol-buttons.jpgweb-localcontrol-buttons2017-02-15T22:20:58+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/02/14/nurses-allies-back-minnesotacare-expansion-as-fix-for-states-individual-market-woes/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/webmna-capitol-valentine.jpgwebmna-capitol-valentineRally participants signed Valentine’s Day cards to Gov. Dayton urging him to stand against legislation that would bail out insurance companies.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web-mna-capitol2.jpgweb-mna-capitol22017-02-15T04:12:03+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/01/31/labor-community-team-help-get-ibew%e2%80%88apprentices-family-on-track/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web-commserv-hudaks.jpgweb-commserv-hudaksThe Hudak family (L to R): Dustin, Brady, Jocelynn and Heather.2017-01-31T20:28:26+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/01/27/minnesota-union-members-marched-against-trump-in-droves-heres-why/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/womensmarch-teamsters.jpgwomensmarch-teamstersMarching against Trump’s agenda were (L to R) Debra DeBruzzi, Operating Engineers 49; Casey Hudek and Karlan Bean, Teamsters 120; Megan Bean, Christina Nelson and Kiya Caturia of Gustavus Adolphus College; and Rod Olson of Local 120.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web-womensmarch-trades.jpgweb-womensmarch-tradesUnion tradeswomen stood together at the Women’s March, saying they will push for increased hiring goals to bring women into the industry both locally and nationally.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web-bestbuy-strike.jpgweb-bestbuy-strikeHome Depot janitors staged a strike on Trump’s first day in office.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web-womensmarch-trades1.jpgweb-womensmarch-trades12017-01-30T22:26:43+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/01/17/medical-cannabis-workers-new-contract-reflects-industry-growth/2017-01-27T20:28:16+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/01/20/st-paul-teachers-answer-trumps-divisive-rhetoric-with-wall-of-support-for-immigrant-students/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web-leap-vandassor.jpgweb-leap-vandassorLeah VanDassorhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web-leap-spft3.jpgweb-leap-spft3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web-leap-spft2.jpgweb-leap-spft2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web-leap-spft1.jpgweb-leap-spft1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web-leap-scene5.jpgweb-leap-scene5https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web-leap-scene3.jpgweb-leap-scene3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web-leap-scene2.jpgweb-leap-scene2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web-leap-scene.jpgweb-leap-scenehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web-leap-kids3.jpgweb-leap-kids3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web-leap-kids.jpgweb-leap-kids2017-01-27T20:27:49+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/01/05/home-care-union-state-reach-tentative-agreement-on-new-contract/2017-01-17T22:16:39+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/12/15/lawmakers-seek-answers-as-walmart-strains-local-police-time-municipal-resources/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web-walmartcops-lesch.jpgweb-walmartcops-leschRep. John Lesch flips through a stack of incident reports he obtained from the City of St. Paul, stemming from calls for police service made by the Midway Walmart over a the course of one year.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web-walmartcops-christensen.jpgweb-walmartcops-christensenUFCW Local 1189 President Jennifer Christensen says Walmart's refusal to hire private security puts retail workers at risk.2017-01-13T21:17:55+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2017/01/13/dreading-trump-turn-your-anger-into-action-at-four-twin-cities-inauguration-protests/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/occupybanks-cwa.jpgoccupybanks-cwa2017-01-13T21:17:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/about/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ualayout-laborday.jpgUA layout_UA layout2017-01-12T21:09:24+00:00weekly0.6https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/12/02/teamsters-elected-officials-call-out-shady-business-practices-at-finish-line-express/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web-lme-teamsters-scene.jpgweb-lme-teamsters-scenehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web-lme-teamsters-satterlee.jpgweb-lme-teamsters-satterleeSteve Satterlee said he doesn't know how he'll afford medication for his wife, Wanda, who is disabled.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web-lme-teamsters-family.jpgweb-lme-teamsters-familyLisa and Shane Thompson, pictured with their two sons, are both looking for work since Shane found himself out of a job three days before Thanksgiving.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web-lme-teamsters-donations.jpgweb-lme-teamsters-donationsTeamsters Local 120 "passed the hat" to support out-of-work LME drivers.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web-lme-teamsters-2.jpgweb-lme-teamsters-22016-12-28T13:27:19+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/12/14/challenges-remain-but-soccer-stadium-breaks-ground-in-midway-district/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web-soccer-grndbrk2.jpgweb-soccer-grndbrk2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web-soccer-grndbrk1.jpgweb-soccer-grndbrk1MN United’s Nick Rogers (L), Mayor Chris Coleman and Dr. Bill McGuire (R) supervised a crew of youth soccer players at the new stadium's groundbreaking ceremony Monday.2016-12-15T19:27:56+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/12/15/kaela-berg-tpp-is-dead-but-fight-for-fair-trade-isnt-over/2016-12-14T23:41:59+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/12/05/retirees-push-lawmakers-to-stay-vigilant-for-lame-duck-attack-on-pension-rights/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web-pension-forum.jpgweb-pension-forumU.S. Rep. Rick Nolan checked a fact with pension attorney Ann Curry Thompson while addressing retirees Dec. 3.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web-pension-forum-scene.jpgweb-pension-forum-sceneRetirees packed the chapel at Macalester College to learn more about potential legislation weakening defined-benefit pensions.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web-pension-forum-greeting.jpgweb-pension-forum-greetingSen. Al Franken and U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan got an earful from retirees after a forum on threats to retirement security in St. Paul Dec. 5.2016-12-14T23:35:46+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/11/18/naw2016-state-grant-helps-east-metro-auto-dealerships-reinvigorate-apprenticeship-program/2016-12-02T22:08:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/11/16/naw2016-minnesotas-building-trades-apprentices-earn-paychecks-while-mastering-their-craft/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web-elevator9-appren-motorlab.jpgweb-elevator9-appren-motorlabApprentices with Elevator Constructors Local 9 test their skills in the union’s motor lab.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web-heatfrost34.jpgweb-heatfrost34Heat and Frost Insulators Local 34 instructor Lee Houske drives home a point to apprentices about pipe insulation.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web-heatfrost34-joe.jpgweb-heatfrost34-joeJoe Odell works a bead roller in Heat and Frost Insulators Local 34’s metal shop.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web-heatfrost34-angela.jpgweb-heatfrost34-angelaHeat and Frost Insulators Local 34 apprentice Angela Sheehan gets a sewing tip from instructor J.J. Ralston.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web-plumbers34.jpgweb-plumbers34Registered apprentices in Plumbers Local 34’s program include (L to R) Tamika Foster-Dixon, Matt Paolo, Joanna Rojas, Jon Antolick, Mitch Gale and Jason Meyer.2016-12-02T21:38:27+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/12/02/teamsters-retirees-warn-of-lame-duck-push-for-legislation-gutting-pension-benefits/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/pension-pullout.jpgUnion Advocatehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/teamsters-pension.jpgteamsters-pensionJeff Brooks (R) and Bob McNattin, both retired members of Teamsters Local 120, have been raising awareness among area unions and labor federations about a looming attack on defined-benefit pensions.2016-12-02T17:29:51+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/11/17/naw2016-apprenticeship-helps-manufacturers-boost-skills-stay-competitive/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web-hoodpkg-usw-apprenticeship.jpgweb-hoodpkg-usw-apprenticeshipPictured on the Hood Packaging shop floor in Arden Hills: (L to R) USW’s Gerry Parzino, Beth diGrazia, USW member and apprentice Larteng Kong, apprentice Dave Frisk, USW member and apprentice Andy Ramirez, Mike Ramirez and Local 264 President John O’Neil.2016-11-18T16:28:09+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/11/21/union-plumbers-step-up-to-keep-st-paul-schools-water-safe/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web-plumbers-spps.jpgweb-plumbers-sppsTom McCarthy (R), president of St. Paul Plumbers Local 34, received the thanks of St. Paul school board chair Jon Schumacher during the board’s Nov. 15 meeting. 2016-11-17T21:11:04+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/11/22/jeff-couillard-what-if-retail-workers-took-a-two-week-break-starting-on-black-friday/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mug-couillard-web.jpgmug-couillard-web2016-11-17T20:58:53+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/11/11/in-north-branch-union-volunteers-help-build-home-for-disabled-veterans-family/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web-habitat-group.jpgweb-habitat-group2016-11-17T20:51:03+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/11/14/area-red-cross-workers-join-afscme-after-first-of-its-kind-union-drive/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web-redcross-afscme.jpgProject1_Layout 12016-11-14T16:41:34+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/10/28/protesters-say-trump-walmart-share-the-same-values/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web-walmart-trump2.jpgweb-walmart-trump2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web-walmart-trump1.jpgweb-walmart-trump1Tami Denn-Bauer, a representative with UFCW Local 1189, calls out Trump and Walmart for hawking foreign-made goods.2016-11-07T21:46:23+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/10/31/daytons-final-two-years-create-window-of-opportunity-for-progress-unions-say/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/capitol.jpgcapitol2016-11-07T21:45:41+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/11/03/teamsters-say-u-of-m-policy-punishes-dining-workers-who-use-earned-sick-time/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web-umsolidarity-aldes.jpgweb-umsolidarity-aldesBrian Aldes, Local 320's principal officer, leads a rally at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.2016-11-03T20:56:07+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/10/27/unions-environmental-groups-brace-for-lame-duck-fight-over-trans-pacific-pact/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/call-congress-today-to-stop-tpp_blog_post_fullwidth.pngcall-congress-today-to-stop-tpp_blog_post_fullwidth2016-10-31T14:31:24+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/10/31/bobby-kasper-in-an-ugly-election-year-lets-stay-focused-on-what-really-matters/2016-10-28T19:38:36+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/11/04/labor-endorsed-candidates-back-investments-in-public-education-from-pre-k-to-higher-ed/2016-10-28T19:30:12+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/11/02/minnesotans-are-the-losers-when-divided-legislature-plays-politics-with-transportation/2016-10-28T19:24:55+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/10/19/mcad-faculty-members-unionize-augsburg-adjuncts-on-track-to-vote-soon/2016-10-28T19:00:14+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/10/14/allina-nurses-end-strike-pledge-to-keep-up-fight-for-patient-care-workplace-safety/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web-allina-picketsign.jpgweb-allina-picketsign2016-10-27T15:58:47+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/10/20/during-break-from-negotiations-ufcw-members-provide-lifesaving-first-aid/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web-ufcw-lifesavers.jpgweb-ufcw-lifesaversMembers of the Prescott nursing home bargaining team: (L to R) Kim Nelson, Karen Peterson, Gayla Morrison and Jody Pederson.2016-10-20T22:09:41+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/10/14/landmark-center-gallery-revisits-ford-plants-final-years/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web-fordplant1.jpgweb-fordplant1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web-fordplant-photographer.jpgweb-fordplant-photographerFormer UAW Local 879 member Dan Huseby (R) was the only professional photographer granted access to the Ford Plant during its final days of operation.2016-10-14T16:18:18+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/10/05/nurses-take-over-street-outside-allina-board-members-st-paul-office-photos/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web-allina-securian-securian3.jpgweb-allina-securian-securian3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web-allina-securian-securian2.jpgweb-allina-securian-securian2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web-allina-securian-securian1.jpgweb-allina-securian-securian1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web-allina-securian-securian.jpgweb-allina-securian-securianhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web-allina-securian-nurses7.jpgweb-allina-securian-nurses7https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web-allina-securian-nurses6.jpgweb-allina-securian-nurses6https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web-allina-securian-nurses5.jpgweb-allina-securian-nurses5https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web-allina-securian-nurses4.jpgweb-allina-securian-nurses4https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web-allina-securian-nurses2.jpgweb-allina-securian-nurses2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web-allina-securian-nurses.jpgweb-allina-securian-nurses2016-10-11T19:40:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/10/11/in-37th-day-of-strike-nurses-reach-tentative-agreement-with-allina-health/2016-10-11T19:36:59+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/10/06/bobby-kasper-solidarity-is-alive-and-thriving-in-st-paul/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/allina-rlf-group.jpgallina-rlf-group2016-10-06T20:24:08+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/09/28/in-contract-talks-home-care-workers-hope-to-address-crisis-facing-state-industry/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-homecare-contract3.jpgweb-homecare-contract3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-homecare-contract2.jpgweb-homecare-contract2Home care workers and clients kicked off the campaign for a new contract covering more than 20,000 workers statewide in September 2016.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-homecare-contract1.jpgweb-homecare-contract1"I can be a better father, a better husband a better member of society with her," Jonathan Spika of St. Paul, left permanently disabled by MS, said of his home health care worker.2016-10-06T00:43:20+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/10/05/mcad-faculty-members-voting-in-union-election-this-month/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/mcad_thumbnail.jpgmcad_thumbnail2016-10-05T22:16:59+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/10/05/cottage-grove-steelworkers-overwhelmingly-reject-3ms-contract-proposal/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web-3m-cg-line.jpgweb-3m-cg-lineR to L: Jeff Puhl, Jeremy Hackbarth and Josh Noltin stand up for a fair contract outside 3M's Cottage Grove chemicals plant.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web-3m-cg_14.jpgweb-3m-cg_14https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web-3m-cg-fredrick.jpgweb-3m-cg-fredrickTerry Fredrick drove 45 minutes from Woodville, Wis., to join informational picketing outside the 3M plant in Cottage Grove, where he's worked for over six years.2016-10-05T20:44:57+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/09/21/on-the-ropes-pretty-hard-3ms-cottage-grove-workers-say-theyre-ready-to-strike/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-3m-usw21.jpgweb-3m-usw2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-3m-usw2.jpgweb-3m-usw2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-3m-usw.jpgweb-3m-uswSteelworkers who staff 3M's Cottage Grove plant picket outside corporate headquarters in Maplewood.2016-10-05T13:07:54+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/09/03/four-ways-to-show-support-for-allina-nurses-in-their-open-ended-strike/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-mna-solidarity2.jpgweb.mna-solidarity2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-mna-solidarity1.jpgweb.mna-solidarity1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-mna-solidarity.jpgweb.mna-solidarityAllina nurses rallied with RNs from other Twin Cities hospitals and supporters across the labor community Thursday in Minneapolis.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-mna-solidarity-sign.jpgweb.mna-solidarity-signNurses and supporters signed onto an appeal for Allina to reach an agreement that works for both sides, but security at Allina's corporate headquarters refused to allow delivery.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-mna-solidarity-selfie.jpgweb.mna-solidarity-selfieMNA is encouraging supporters to take selfies with nurses and post them on social media using the hashtag #MN4RNs. Pictured are nurses Nancy Jahnke of Mercy Hospital and Kimberly Blomberg (R) of Abbott Northwestern.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-mna-solidarity-seiu.jpgweb.mna-solidarity-seiuPeter Kaiser, a member of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota who works as a janitor at Unity Hospital, said Allina employees are behind MNA nurses. "We're all here together to shout with one voice," he said.2016-10-04T15:41:46+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/09/30/striking-nurses-weigh-contract-proposal-in-advance-of-voting-monday/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-allina-contract-becchetti.jpgweb-allina-contract-becchettiMNA spokesperson Angela Becchetti, a nurse at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, talks with media about Allina's most recent proposal to striking nurses.2016-09-30T20:05:59+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/09/29/volunteer-pipefitters-keep-heat-on-for-area-low-income-elderly-homeowners/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-heatson.jpgweb-heatsonLocal 455 volunteer Luis Parad, a service professional from NAC, checked for leaks in the radiator of a house on Carroll Avenue in St. Paul. 2016-09-29T16:47:40+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/09/22/insurance-plan-trustee-advises-members-go-elsewhere-for-care-during-allina-strike/2016-09-28T22:03:39+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/09/15/laser-focused-on-cutting-health-care-allina-turns-deaf-ear-to-nurses-safety-concerns/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-allina-safety2.jpgweb-allina-safety2Abbott Northwestern nurse and MNA spokesperson Angel Becchetti speaks at a press conference on nurses' safety proposals.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-allina-safety1.jpgweb-allina-safety1Erinn Olson (L) and Celeste Kopacek display a partial list of the attacks Kopacek has suffered while working as an Abbott nurse.2016-09-27T14:42:09+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/09/14/as-strike-drags-on-nurses-question-allina-board-members-leadership/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-allina-board-horizontal.jpgallina-board-numbers_Layout 1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-allina-board-graphic.jpgProject2_Layout 1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-mac-nurses.jpgweb-mac-nursesNurses and Macalester students assemble outside the offices of college president Brian Rosenberg, who collected $10,000 from the not-for-profit health system to serve on its board of directors in 2014.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-allina-board-piper1.jpgweb-allina-board-piper1Striking nurses assemble outside Piper Jaffray's offices in downtown Minneapolis, seeking a meeting with Allina Health board member Debbra Schoneman.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-allina-board-leafleting.jpgweb-allina-board-leafletingNurses hand out fliers alerting the public that2016-09-23T16:13:58+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/09/20/ruling-sets-stage-for-2500-twin-cities-faculty-to-take-union-vote/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cs0bau0ueaaidzn.jpgcs0bau0ueaaidzn2016-09-20T22:06:07+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/09/16/with-lowertown-development-union-pension-fund-invests-in-building-trades-workers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-333park-lineup.jpgweb-333park-lineupWorkers at 333 on the Park, a new housing development in Lowertown St. Paul, enjoy a lunch catered by the AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-333park-eatinbg.jpgweb-333park-eatinbg2016-09-16T15:54:53+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/09/12/after-security-contractor-reneges-officers-at-eagan-postal-facility-strike/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-security-strike-mattson.jpgweb-security-strike-mattsonLaurie Mattson-Collier and her husband were forced to move in with their daughter after Command gutted her paycheck.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-security-strike-workers.jpgweb-security-strike-workersStriking Command security officers (L to R) Laurie Mattson-Collier, Isabel Alvarado and Vicky Berg walk the picket line in Eagan.2016-09-16T14:17:01+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/09/07/council-vote-gives-st-paul-nations-strongest-earned-sick-time-ordinance/2016-09-12T23:57:51+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/09/09/with-red-cross-blood-drive-striking-nurses-continue-to-care-for-community/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-allina-blood1.jpgweb-allina-blood1Striking United Hospital nurses Jennifer Mlodzik (L) and Linda Clute give blood at a union-sponsored blood drive near their picket line.2016-09-09T16:54:37+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/09/02/new-report-sheds-light-on-state-of-the-unions-in-minnesota/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-stateofunionsmn.jpgweb.StateOfUnionsMNMonica Bielski Boris (L), shown speaking at a press conference last year, holds a PhD in industrial relations. (file photo)2016-09-08T20:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/09/05/on-labor-day-nearly-5000-allina-nurses-begin-open-ended-strike-photos-video/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/allinastrikeday1-afscme.jpgAllinaStrikeDay1-afscmeAFSCME Local 1465 members Brenda Thompson and Kevin Habeck joined the United Hospital picket line. Thompson's mother is a nurse at United.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-allinastrikeday1.jpgweb.AllinaStrikeDay1Nurses picket outside United Hospital during an open-ended strike that began at five Allina Health facilities in the Twin Cities on Labor Day.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-allinastrikeday1-spft.jpgweb.AllinaStrikeDay1-spftMembers of St. Paul Federation of Teachers joined the picket line at United Hospital. "It means a lot to be here on Labor Day," SPFT President Denise Rodriguez said. "There's strength in solidarity."https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-allinastrikeday1-pols.jpgweb.AllinaStrikeDay1-polsMinnesota Reps. Erin Murphy and Tim Mahoney pause for a photo with striking United RN's.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-allinastrikeday1-6.jpgweb.AllinaStrikeDay1-6Picketers walk the sidewalk outside United Hospital in St. Paul shortly after the Allina strike began on Labor Day 2016.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-allinastrikeday1-5.jpgweb.AllinaStrikeDay1-5https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-allinastrikeday1-4.jpgweb.AllinaStrikeDay1-4https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-allinastrikeday1-3.jpgweb.AllinaStrikeDay1-3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/web-allinastrikeday1-2.jpgweb.AllinaStrikeDay1-22016-09-05T18:38:16+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/08/31/east-side-freedom-library-plans-solidarity-round-table-sept-12/2016-08-30T16:33:56+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/08/30/eliot-seide-loud-bully-or-change-maker-its-our-choice/2016-08-30T16:08:06+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/08/26/allina-nurses-announce-labor-day-strike-deadline-as-unions-statewide-pledge-support/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_0824.jpgDSC_0824https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_0816.jpgDSC_0816"Allina has said this isn't about money," Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy said. "Make no mistake, brothers and sisters. This is about power."https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_0777.jpgDSC_0777AFSCME Council 5's Eliot Seide pledges support for nurses if they go on strike at five Allina facilities next month. His union also announced a $10,000 contribution to the MNA's strike fund.2016-08-26T17:41:30+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/08/24/protest-targets-franklin-street-bakery-after-workers-allege-retaliation-intimidation/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web-franklinst-bctgm.jpgweb.FranklinSt-BCTGMNed Neterval is among the workers working to organize a union at Franklin Street Bakery.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web-franklinst-bctgm-group.jpgweb.FranklinSt-BCTGM-group2016-08-25T18:58:36+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/08/23/janitors-teachers-protest-kohls-during-back-to-school-rush/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web-ctul-kohls-faber.jpgweb.ctul-kohls-faberSt. Paul Federation of Teachers Vice President Nick Faber speaks at a rally outside Kohl’s in Roseville.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web-ctul-kohls-esteban.jpgweb.ctul-kohls-estebanEsteban Miranda cleans the Kohl’s in Blaine.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web-ctul-kohls-scene.jpgweb.ctul-kohls-sceneJanitors and their supporters march along County Road B2 in Roseville, near Rosedale Mall.2016-08-23T21:13:49+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/08/19/this-summer-job-is-a-crash-course-in-construction-careers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web-tradesacademy-wbl.jpgweb.tradesacademy-wblRepresentatives of the White Bear Lake School District pose for a photo at graduation.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web-tradesacademy-romeo.jpgweb.tradesacademy-romeoRomeo Guevara offers his top three trades during graduation.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web-tradesacademy-laborers2.jpgweb.TradesAcademy-Laborers2MN Trades Academy grads Romeo Guevara (L) of Harding Senior High and Austin Fink of Open World Learning Academy level scaffolding at the Laborers Training Center in Lino Lakes.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web-tradesacademy-laborers1.jpgweb.TradesAcademy-laborers1Laborers instructor Darrell Jones (R) works with Highland Park student Akshay Schneider.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web-tradesacademy-iupat3.jpgweb.TradesAcademy-IUPAT3The Minneapolis crew works on color wheels.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web-tradesacademy-iupat1.jpgweb.TradesAcademy-IUPAT1At the IUPAT District Council 82 training center in Little Canada, apprenticeship instructor Kerry Gallagher offers tips on filling in the color wheel to Randy Cuate of Minneapolis Roosevelt.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web-tradesacademy-gordon.jpgweb.tradesacademy-gordonDa'Shawn Gordon2016-08-19T20:42:51+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/08/04/labor-endorsed-angrimson-brings-leadership-community-roots-to-isd-196-special-election/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/13497684_1752392614976695_5740123940951976161_o.jpg13497684_1752392614976695_5740123940951976161_ohttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/ad-primary-web.jpgPrimary 2016_Layout 12016-08-19T15:15:00+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/08/08/small-business-owners-voice-support-for-sick-time-ordinance-in-st-paul/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web-sicktime-biz-zanetti.jpgweb.SickTime-biz-zanettiLake Monster Brewing co-owner Matt Zanetti explains his support of a citywide sick-time ordinance while holding his son, Leo.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web-sicktime-biz-foster.jpgweb.SickTime-biz-fosterWard 6 co-owner Eric Foster speaks at a press conference arranged by a coalition of businesses supporting St. Paul's proposed sick-time ordinance.2016-08-19T15:14:28+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/08/19/angry-and-resolved-to-fight-allina-nurses-authorize-second-strike/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/allina-voting.jpgallina-votingNurses from United Hospital voted yesterday on Allina's contract proposal. (MNA photo)2016-08-19T14:32:29+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/08/18/bill-moore-finding-motivation-for-labor-2016/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cp_yekgwaaa5sjw.pngCp_yEkgWAAA5SjW2016-08-18T20:00:40+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/08/02/native-pride-meets-union-pride-in-cement-masons-training-program/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/633-grads-1.jpg633-grads-1Graduates of the latest Local 633 pre-apprenticeship training, with their instructors, are, L to R, (back) Payne Martinson, Lindsay Mason, Jarvis Goodsky, Alexa Goodsky, Russell Barrett, Billy Jo Garbow, David St. John, (middle) George White, Charles Robinson, Tony Beaulieu, Cameron Fisher, Jasmine Funmaker, Dave Schutta, Moke Eaglefeathers and (front) Mark Boshey.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/nativeam633-scene.jpgNativeAm633-sceneFor their final project, participants in Local 633's pre-apprenticeship program finish their own flat concrete slabs with attached curbs. https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/nativeam633-peterson.jpgNativeAm633-petersonMinnesota Department of Labor Commissioner Ken Peterson addresses graduates of the Cement Mason’s pre-apprenticeship program.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/nativeam633-moke.jpgNativeAm633-mokeMoke Eaglefeathers works with trainee Alexa Goodsky.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/nativeam633-grad3.jpgNativeAm633-grad3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/nativeam633-grad2.jpgNativeAm633-grad2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/nativeam633-grad1.jpgNativeAm633-grad1Tony Beaulieu (L) accepts his plaque upon graduation from the pre-apprenticeship training.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/nativeam633-eaglefeather.jpgNativeAm633-eaglefeatherLocal 633 instructor Moke Eaglefeathers tears up a little after graduates present him with an eagle feather at the end of the graduation ceremony.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/nativeam633-drum.jpgNativeAm633-drumPre-apprenticeship graduate Billy Joe Garbow of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe opens the graduation ceremony at Cement Masons Local 633’s hall in New Brighton with a peace song, singing and playing on a hand-crafted drum.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/nativeam633-7.jpgNativeAm633-7Jasmine Funmaker (L) and Jarvis Goodsky2016-08-17T18:53:53+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/08/17/kohls-janitors-plan-public-action-during-back-to-school-rush/2016-08-17T18:53:00+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/08/16/pioneer-press-workers-join-nationwide-contract-campaign-win-first-raise-in-seven-years/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/newsmatters.jpgnewsmatters2016-08-16T19:39:06+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/08/01/nurses-prep-for-second-strike-vote-after-allina-wont-budge-in-negotiations/2016-08-09T19:54:22+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/06/28/after-successful-petition-drive-minneapolis-workers-call-for-vote-on-15-minimum-wage/2016-07-07T21:39:00+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/07/07/colleagues-labor-community-mourn-teamster-fatally-shot-during-traffic-stop/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/castile-320-mug.jpgcastile-320-mughttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/castile-scene.jpgcastile-sceneDemonstrators gathered outside the Governor's Residence in St. Paul today to call for justice in the shooting of Phil Castile.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/castile-320.jpgcastile-3202016-07-07T21:38:14+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/07/05/dave-kamper-missed-opportunity-50-years-ago-offers-insight-into-labors-current-challenges/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/applebaums.jpgapplebaums2016-07-05T21:28:43+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/06/30/labor-chorus-summer-concert-is-july-26/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/labor-sing-2016-page-001.jpgLabor Sing 2016-page-0012016-06-30T16:17:06+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/06/22/allina-nurses-strike-lines-swelling-with-solidarity/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-nurses-picket4.jpgweb.Nurses-picket4https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-nurses-picket3.jpgweb.Nurses-picket3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-nurses-picket2.jpgweb.Nurses-picket2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-nurses-picket1.jpgweb.Nurses-picket1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-nurses-council5.jpgweb.Nurses-council5Council Member Chris Tolbert of Ward 3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-nurses-council3.jpgweb.Nurses-council3Council Member Jane Prince of Ward 7https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-nurses-council1.jpgweb.Nurses-council1Council Member Amy Brendmoen of Ward 5.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-nurses-brionna.jpgweb.Nurses-brionnahttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-nurses-council2.jpgweb.Nurses-council2St. Paul City Council member Dai Thao talked to nurses on the United picket line.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-nurses-council0.jpgweb.Nurses-council0Striking nurses on the picket line outside United Hospital paused for a photo with members of the St. Paul City Council.2016-06-28T16:41:27+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/06/25/as-strike-ends-allina-nurses-say-theyre-stronger-more-unified-than-ever/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-mna-strikeend_209.jpgweb.MNA-strikeend_209Nurses rallied outside United Hospital in St. Paul during a seven-day strike at Twin Cities Allina Health facilities in June.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-mna-strikeend_167.jpgweb.MNA-strikeend_167https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-mna-strikeend_161.jpgweb.MNA-strikeend_161https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-mna-strikeend_95.jpgweb.MNA-strikeend_95United nurses kept the energy level high during the final hours of picketing in downtown St. Paul.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-mna-strikeend_46.jpgweb.MNA-strikeend_46https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-mna-strikeend_39.jpgweb.MNA-strikeend_392016-06-28T16:40:57+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/06/27/photos-unions-join-2016-ashley-rukes-glbt-pride-parade/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-prideparade0.jpgweb.PrideParade0https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-prideparade-trades.jpgweb.PrideParade-tradeshttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-prideparade-shades.jpgweb.PrideParade-shadeshttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-prideparade-nurses4.jpgweb.PrideParade-nurses4https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-prideparade-nurses2.jpgweb.PrideParade-nurses2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-prideparade-nurses.jpgweb.PrideParade-nurseshttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-prideparade-mna1.jpgweb.PrideParade-mna1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-prideparade-mccarthy.jpgweb.PrideParade-mccarthyMinnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy posed for a photo during the 2016 Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade in Minneapolis.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-prideparade-edmn.jpgweb.PrideParade-edmnhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-prideparade-chorus.jpgweb.PrideParade-chorus2016-06-28T16:40:36+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/06/23/after-tumultuous-month-staff-at-st-paul-charter-school-near-first-contract/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-cse-tears.jpgweb.CSE-tearsBacked by members of her union, CSE kindergarten teacher Meaghan McMillen addressed school board members after being informed her position would not be renewed.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-cse-group.jpgweb.CSE-grouphttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-cse-cheer.jpgweb.CSE-cheerCSE staff and supporters packed the school's June 9 board meeting.2016-06-28T15:28:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/06/24/peter-rachleff-east-side-freedom-library-celebrates-second-anniversary/2016-06-24T19:29:16+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/06/19/photos-picket-lines-go-up-as-5000-allina-nurses-begin-strike/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-nursesstrike-z.jpgweb.NursesStrike-zhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-nursesstrike-x2.jpgweb.NursesStrike-x2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-nursesstrike-x1.jpgweb.NursesStrike-x1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-nursesstrike-turner.jpgweb.NursesStrike-turnerhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-nursesstrike-speakers.jpgweb.NursesStrike-speakershttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-nursesstrike-scene.jpgweb.NursesStrike-scenehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-nursesstrike-n5.jpgweb.NursesStrike-n5https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-nursesstrike-n4.jpgweb.NursesStrike-n4https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-nursesstrike-n3.jpgweb.NursesStrike-n3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-nursesstrike-n2.jpgweb.NursesStrike-n22016-06-23T17:02:33+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/06/17/task-force-recommends-extending-sick-pay-to-70000-workers-in-st-paul/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-sicktime-nurse.jpgweb.SickTime-nurseSara Leanio, a nurse at Children's Hospital in St. Paul and member of the Minnesota Nurses Association, said an earned-sick time policy would benefit public health.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-sicktime-brennan.jpgweb.SickTime-brennanSt. Paul business owner Diane Brennan speaks in support of a citywide earned sick time policy at a press conference before a public hearing on the issue.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/zkbnlpvt.jpgZKBnlpVt2016-06-23T16:59:24+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/06/20/campaign-schools-to-kickoff-labors-2016-election-push/2016-06-21T14:07:42+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/06/14/retail-janitors-win-agreement-with-best-buy-on-eve-of-shareholder-summit/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-ctul-bestbuy.jpgweb.CTUL-BestBuyWorkers celebrated outside Best Buy's corporate headquarters in Richfield this morning, hours after the company agreed to use responsible cleaning contractors inside its stores.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-ctul-bestbuy-kohls.jpgweb.CTUL-BestBuy-kohlsCleaning workers and supporters demonstrated outside Kohl's, urging the retailer to follow Best Buy's lead.2016-06-17T18:41:07+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/06/17/east-metro-grocery-workers-reject-final-offer-urge-continued-negotiations/2016-06-17T14:27:13+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/06/16/5000-twin-cities-nurses-are-poised-to-strike-heres-how-to-show-your-support/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-mna-allina-scene1.jpgweb.MNA-Allina-scene1Allina nurses staged informational picketing outside Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis last month as part of their campaign for a fair contract.2016-06-21T16:10:20+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/subscribe/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/uamarch2011-1.jpgUA layout-final_UA layout2016-06-13T15:01:54+00:00weekly0.6https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/06/07/nurses-reject-allinas-contract-offer-authorize-leadership-to-call-strike/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-mna-strikevote1.jpgweb.MNA-strikevote1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-mna-strikevote3.jpgweb.MNA-strikevote32016-06-10T14:24:40+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/06/09/east-side-freedom-library-plans-labor-history-events-in-june/2016-06-09T21:08:34+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/06/08/layoffs-at-embattled-st-paul-charter-school-target-union-leaders/2016-06-08T19:00:04+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/05/26/workers-to-legislators-finish-the-job-on-transportation-bonding/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/web-transpo-harry2.jpgweb.transpo-harry2Harry Melander, a former industrial tech teacher, said there's still time for lawmakers to earn "a passing grade, not an (incomplete) on our state’s report card.”https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/web-transpo-omalley.jpgweb.transpo-omalley2016-05-26T17:54:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/05/19/ufcw-local-honors-seaquist-during-last-meeting-as-president/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/web-seaquist2.jpgweb.seaquist2Don Seaquist oversees his last meeting as UFCW Local 1189 president, as Secretary-Treasurer Jennifer Christensen and Recording Secretary Jim Gleb look on.2016-05-19T19:04:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/05/18/in-fight-with-allina-over-health-insurance-nurses-not-backing-down/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/web-mna-allina-turner.jpgweb.MNA-Allina-turnerMNA President Mary Turner speaks at a rally outside Allina Commons.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/web-mna-allina-vertical.jpgweb.MNA-Allina-verticalhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/web-mna-allina-wide.jpgweb.MNA-Allina-wide2016-05-21T06:25:47+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/05/18/union-volunteers-give-15-petition-drive-a-boost-in-minneapolis/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/web-15now-knockers.jpgweb.15Now-knockersAlec Johnson (ATU Local 1005) and Katie Quarles (MNA) door-knock for a $15 minimum wage in Minneapolis.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/web-15now-group.jpgweb.15Now-groupAbout 40 union volunteers gather in the CWA Local 7200 Hall before knocking doors in Minneapolis.2016-05-19T03:57:31+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/05/10/solidarity-actions-with-verizon-strikers-to-continue-in-twin-cities/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/web-verizon-roseville.jpgweb.verizon-rosevilleWorkers picketed in solidarity with 39,000 striking Verizon workers outside the company's Roseville store last week. (Labor Review photo)2016-05-18T18:59:52+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/05/11/retirees-using-education-to-debunk-social-security-medicare-myths/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/web-retirees.jpgweb.RetireesThe Retiree Council's Tom Beer distributed information during a presentation on Social Security in Fridley, hosted by Congressman Keith Ellison's office.2016-05-18T18:59:26+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/05/17/advocates-stage-last-ditch-rally-for-paid-family-leave/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/web-paidfamleave-sieben.jpgweb.PaidFamLeave-siebenSen. Katie Sieben of Newport, a lead propoent of paid family leave, leads a rally outside the Capitol.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/web-paidfamleave-finger.jpgweb.PaidFamLeave-fingerhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/web-paidfamleave-storyboard.jpgweb.PaidFamLeave-storyboardClergy members affiliated with the social-justice organization ISAIAH bring a photo-board emphasizing the need for paid family leave into House Speaker Kurt Daudt's offices.2016-05-17T21:46:23+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/05/03/friedrichs-is-history-maybe-but-minnesota-workers-arent-letting-their-guard-down/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/web-untold-friedrichs2.jpgweb.Untold-Friedrichs2The first Untold Stories event of 2016 took place in the new St. Paul Labor Center, at 353 W. 7th St.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/web-untold-friedrichs1.jpgweb.Untold-Friedrichs1Workday Minnesota Editor Barb Kucera (L) moderated a panel discussion with public-sector union leaders, including (L to R) Debbie Prokopf of MAPE, Tee McClenty of MSEA and Denise Specht of Education MN.2016-05-11T21:45:46+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/05/11/afl-cio-picks-minnesota-to-debut-course-in-strategic-research/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/web-research.jpgweb.researchMinnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy welcomed participants to a three-day training in strategic research.2016-05-11T19:47:55+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/04/29/building-trades-remember-the-fallen-on-workers-memorial-day/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web-wmd2016-scene.jpgweb.WMD2016-scenehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web-wmd2016-sash.jpgweb.WMD2016-sashhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web-wmd2016-magler.jpgweb.WMD2016-maglerhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web-wmd2016-coleman.jpgweb.WMD2016-colemanhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web-wmd2016-crosses.jpgweb.WMD2016-crosses2016-05-10T19:32:15+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/05/10/metro-transit-workers-vote-to-accept-contract-proposal/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/atu_newlogo-01.jpgatu_newlogo-012016-05-10T14:29:55+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/05/06/safety-expert-considers-implications-as-job-market-shifts-from-stability-to-precariousness/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/800px-john_howard_of_niosh.jpg800px-John_Howard_of_NIOSHDr. John Howard2016-05-09T20:28:00+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/05/04/minnesotans-plan-show-of-solidarity-with-striking-verizon-workers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/graphicverizon-3-510x510.pngGRAPHICverizon-3-510x5102016-05-04T19:03:26+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/05/03/hospital-workers-take-a-stand-for-paid-sick-time/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/web-sicktime-hc-scheduler.jpgweb.sicktime-HC-schedulerJeff Sarro, who schedules patients' appointments at Abbott Northwestern, said it's not uncommon to hear people say they can't take time off work to get well.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/web-sicktime-hc-nurse.jpgweb.sicktime-HC-nurseMadeline Gardner, a member of the MN Nurses Association, spoke in favor of a citywide ordinance making paid sick time mandatory.2016-05-03T21:30:10+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/05/02/machinists-approve-new-contract-with-east-metro-dealerships/2016-05-02T19:35:25+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/04/28/ken-peterson-fight-for-safer-workplaces-continues-in-minnesota-worldwide/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/safe-jobs-save-lives-poster_large.jpgSafe-Jobs-Save-Lives-Poster_large2016-04-28T15:23:31+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/05/02/sarah-caruso-strength-through-the-years-building-for-the-future/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/04022015_caruso_sarah_ericaloeksphoto_00352.jpg04022015_Caruso_Sarah_EricaLoeksPhoto_00352016-04-27T21:18:09+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/04/18/on-national-day-of-action-union-painters-brighten-disabled-vets-shoreview-home/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web-iupat82-wendroth.jpgweb.IUPAT82-wendrothIUPAT District Council 82 apprentice Kyle Wendroth volunteers on IUPAT Gives Back Day.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web-iupat82-volunteers-group.jpgweb.IUPAT82-volunteers.grouphttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web-iupat82-shaffer.jpgweb.IUPAT82-shafferJourney-level painter Carissa Shaffer.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web-iupat82-frylegan.jpgweb.IUPAT82-FryLeganJordan Fry (front) of Painters Local 61 and Alan Legan of Local 386 finish the home's basement walls.2016-04-18T19:35:58+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/04/15/nursing-home-workers-see-fight-for-15-as-vital-to-quality-care/2016-04-15T16:48:31+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/04/15/unions-employers-reach-out-to-st-pauls-east-side-at-job-fair/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web-jobfair-library.jpgweb.JobFair-libraryDua Thao (L) talks about resources available to jobseekers at St. Paul's public libraries.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web-jobfair-laborers.jpgweb.JobFair-laborersGary Larsen, a native East-Sider and representative of the Laborers Training Center in Lino Lakes, talks with jobseekers.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web-jobfair-ibew.jpgweb.JobFair-ibewIBEW Local 110's Jim Grim (R) offers information about a career as an electrical worker.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web-jobfair-fire.jpgweb.JobFair-fireGerone Hamilton, chief of community relations, represents the St. Paul Fire Department.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web-jobfair-coleman.jpgweb.JobFair-colemanMayor Chris Coleman's remarks open the Union Job and Resource Fair.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web-jobfair-carpenters2.jpgweb.JobFair-carpenters2Jose Marrero of the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters talks with jobseekers.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web-jobfair-carpenters.jpgweb.JobFair-carpentersInterpreters fluent in several languages, including Karen, help jobseekers confer with representatives like Rick Dushaw of the Carpenters union. https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web-jobfair-bobby.jpgweb.JobFair-bobbySt. Paul Regional Labor Federation President Bobby Kasper welcomes people to the job fair.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web-jobfair-benti.jpgweb.JobFair-bentiEbba Benti (R) talks with a representative of the St. Paul Public Schools, who told Benti his skills made him a good fit for several openings in the district's maintenance department.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web-jobfair-bctgm.jpgweb.JobFair-bctgmMatt Ryder of BCTGM Local 22 talks about employment opportunities in St. Paul's industrial bakeries.2016-04-15T15:37:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/04/12/for-women-workers-equal-pay-day-no-cause-for-celebration/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cf3czuvxiaabkqb.jpgCf3CzUvXIAAbKqb2016-04-12T20:04:32+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/04/11/teamsters-get-tough-in-talks-with-allina-win-wage-increases/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/12957599_1308988149117207_1921754862566968376_o.jpg12957599_1308988149117207_1921754862566968376_oAllina Home Oxygen and Medical Equipment workers prepared for a strike just days before ratifying a last-minute contract Saturday. (Local 120 photo)2016-04-11T18:34:06+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/04/08/talking-more-than-weather-zevans-memoir-recalls-a-career-among-the-giants/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web-dnc-retirees-fdr.jpgweb.DNC-retirees-FDRBarry ZeVan gave a speech while in character as his boyhood idol, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, at a DNC meeting in Minneapolis last year.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/81pezcc85ul.jpg81pezcc85UL2016-04-11T15:04:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/04/06/workers-ok-first-contract-making-wedge-first-union-co-op-in-minnesota/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/wedgecommittee.jpgwedgecommitteeMembers of UFCW Local 1189's bargaining committee at the Wedge.2016-04-11T16:57:01+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/04/06/union-job-fair-coming-to-st-pauls-east-side-april-14/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/jobandresourcefairflyer-1.jpgJobAndResourceFairFlyer-12016-04-06T17:05:18+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/04/05/afscme-members-defend-public-services-during-annual-lobbying-day/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web-afscme-doth-koami.jpgweb.AFSCME-DOTH-koamiLocal 1842 President Koami DaCruzhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web-afscme-doth-seide.jpgweb.AFSCME-DOTH-seideEliot Seidehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web-afscme-doth-assaults.jpgweb.AFSCME-DOTH-assaultsWorkers who have been injured or assaulted on the job at a state mental health facility stand up during AFSCME Council 5's Day on the Hill rally.2016-04-06T00:43:26+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/04/01/drazkowski-threatens-to-derail-state-contracts-with-right-to-work-poison-pill/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web-statecontracts.jpgweb.StateContractsUnion members packed the room during a House committee hearing on Right to Work for state employees.2016-04-01T18:53:13+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/03/31/faculty-blast-us-attempt-to-delay-union-vote-with-legal-appeal/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/10390206_1380042375657915_7758383538287175658_n.png10390206_1380042375657915_7758383538287175658_n2016-03-31T22:23:02+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/03/30/supreme-court-ruling-a-fragile-victory-for-public-workers-unions-say/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/12670636_10154030647976870_1561883592519924421_n.jpg12670636_10154030647976870_1561883592519924421_n2016-04-04T11:32:30+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/03/23/for-st-paul-plumbers-giving-back-is-an-annual-tradition/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web-watersoff-willson.jpgweb.watersoff-willsonColby Willson replaces a trap in the main-floor bathroom of a home on St. Paul's East Side.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web-watersoff-shower.jpgweb.watersoff-showerLocal 34 journeyman Jason Miller (L) shares a tip with fourth-year apprentice Colby Willson.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web-watersoff-proclamation.jpgweb.watersoff-proclamationGov. Mark Dayton presented plumbers with a proclamation declaring Water's Off Day statewide.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web-watersoff-fullgroup.jpgweb.watersoff-fullgroupUnion plumbers from Minneapolis and St. Paul gather for a banquet breakfast before volunteering.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web-watersoff-theis.jpgweb.watersoff-theisFourth-year Local 34 apprentice Matt Theis searches for the source of a water leak in a basement on St. Paul’s East Side, while Colby Willson (L) and Jason Miller look on.2016-03-23T19:03:51+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/03/23/education-secretarys-tea-for-teachers-taps-st-paul-educator/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/25675290182_e39605e33e_o.jpgIES PortraitsSchatzlein stands to the immediate left of Education Secretary John B. King Jr., at the center of the photo. (U.S. Department of Education photo)2016-03-23T18:23:54+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/03/24/kaela-berg-trans-pacific-partnership-a-threat-to-u-s-jobs/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web-fasttrack-kaelaberg.jpgweb.fasttrack-KaelaBerg2016-03-23T18:10:59+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/03/10/unions-praise-daytons-approach-to-building-a-state-that-works-for-everyone/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/mnstos.jpgMNSTOShttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/press_dayton_tcm1055-95930.jpgpress_dayton.jpg_tcm1055-959302016-03-15T18:27:51+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/03/15/st-paul-clergy-citywide-earned-sick-time-ordinance-makes-common-sense/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web-clergy-stpsick-gill.jpgweb.clergy-STPsick-gillRev. Charles Gill of Pilgrim Baptist said extending earned sick time to all St. Paul workers would help "people who have a great desire to take care of their families, who are responsible adults." https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web-clergy-stpsick-schmeling.jpgweb.clergy-STPsick-schmelingPastor Bradley Schmeling explains his support for a citywide earned-sick-time ordinance during a press conference at St. Paul City Hall.2016-03-15T18:26:49+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/03/03/as-strike-deadline-looms-janitors-pick-up-support-from-union-members-people-of-color/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web-janitors-pocum3.jpgweb.Janitors-pocum3"If contractors want a strike, they'll have one. And we'll all support the janitors," St. Paul Regional Labor Federation President Bobby Kasper said.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web-janitors-pocum2.jpgweb.Janitors-pocum2Members of the Minneapolis RLF's People of Color Union Members Caucus rally in support of janitors' contract campaign.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web-janitors-pocum1.jpgweb.Janitors-pocum12016-03-10T16:27:52+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/03/04/house-republicans-play-politics-with-unemployment-extension-for-steelworkers/2016-03-10T16:27:25+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/02/18/retail-janitors-pledge-strikes-will-continue-until-conditions-improve/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-ctul-strike-valbuena.jpgweb.CTUL-strike.valbuenaStriking CTUL member Luciano Balbuena: "I hope this strike is the last strike we will have to have."https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-ctul-strike-strikers.jpgweb.CTUL-strike.strikersCTUL strikers on the picket line outside Macy's in downtown Minneapolis.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-ctul-strike-scene.jpgweb.CTUL-strike.sceneStriking janitors and their supporters prepare to march.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-ctul-strike-reclaim.jpgweb.CTUL-strike.reclaimDemonstrators take over an intersection in downtown Minneapolis during morning rush hour.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-ctul-strike.jpgweb.CTUL-strike2016-03-03T16:46:37+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/03/01/union-volunteers-provide-clinton-sanders-with-boots-on-the-ground-in-minnesota/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web-caucus-mna.jpgweb.caucus-mnaSanders greets nurses in St. Paul.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web-caucus-henry.jpgweb.Caucus-henrySEIU President Mary Kay Henry (R) knocks doors in support of Hillary Clinton with Local 284 member Nate Mathias and SEIU Healthcare MN member Robin Pikala (L).https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web-caucus-seiu.jpgweb.Caucus-seiuSEIU volunteers map out a door-knocking route.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web-caucus-osullivan.jpgweb.Caucus-osullivanLIUNA General President Terry O'Sullivanhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web-caucus-liuna.jpgweb.Caucus-liunaUnion members rally in support of Hillary Clinton at the IUPAT hall in Little Canada.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web-caucus-iupat.jpgweb.Caucus-iupatMembers of IUPAT get a primer in door-knocking.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web-caucus-carpenters.jpgweb.Caucus-carpentersCarpenters cheer a speech by U.S. Rep. Tim Walz at the Clinton rally.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web-caucus-afscme.jpgweb.Caucus-afscmeAFSCME Council 5 volunteers hit the streets for Hillary Clinton.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/caucus.jpgProject1_Layout 1Left: Laborers President Terry O'Sullivan rallies a crowd of Hillary Clinton volunteers. Right: Bernie Sanders thanks members of the Minnesota Nurses Association for their support.2016-03-01T20:57:04+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/02/28/remembering-wayne-wittman-the-conscience-of-st-pauls-labor-community/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/wayne-unitedway1.jpgwayne-unitedway1Community Services Chair.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/wayne-elsalvador.jpgwayne-elsalvadorWittman (L) observing elections in El Salvador with Ernest Jenkins.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/wayne-dfl.jpgwayne-dflWayne and Joan Wittman accept an award for their activsm from the DFL Party.2016-02-28T16:16:53+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/02/19/friedrichs-panel/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-friedrichs-panel2.jpgweb.Friedrichs-panel2Panelists included (L to R) John Westmoreland of AFSCME Council 5, Brian Aldes of Teamsters Local 320, Carol Nieters of SEIU Local 284 and Ellen Olsen of the St. Paul Federation of Teachers.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-friedrichs-panel1.jpgweb.Friedrichs-panel1Bill Barry is author of “Closing Up the Open Shop: A Guide to Internal Organizing.”https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-friedrichs-panel.jpgweb.Friedrichs-panel2016-02-19T21:32:18+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/02/18/union-investment-fund-backs-42-3-million-project-in-lowertown/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/333_onthepark.jpg333_onthepark333 on the Park2016-02-18T22:34:19+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/02/17/3106/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-local26-strike-stpaul.jpgweb.Local26-strike.stpaulUnion janitors walk a picket line outside the Securian building in downtown St. Paul.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-local26-strike-msp2.jpgweb.Local26-strike.msp2Terry Groce, third from left, walks the picket line with other MSP Airport janitors.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-local26-strike-msp1.jpgweb.Local26-strike.msp12016-02-18T21:14:37+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/02/17/community-backs-st-paul-teachers-call-for-progress-in-contract-talks/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-spft-walkins-rodriguez.jpgweb.SPFT-walkins.rodriguezSPFT President Denise Rodriguez will retire June 12.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-spft-walkins-magnet2.jpgweb.SPFT-walkins.magnet2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-spft-walkins-magnet1.jpgweb.SPFT-walkins.magnet1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-spft-walkins-magnet.jpgweb.SPFT-walkins.magnethttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-spft-walkins-johnson4.jpgweb.SPFT-walkins.johnson4https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-spft-walkins-johnson3.jpgweb.SPFT-walkins.johnson3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-spft-walkins-johnson2.jpgweb.SPFT-walkins.johnson2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-spft-walkins-johnson.jpgweb.SPFT-walkins.johnsonhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-spft-walkins1.jpgweb.SPFT-walkins1Members of the St. Paul Federation of Teachers rally with supporters before walking into the Teachers at American Indian Magnet School in St. Paul.2016-02-18T03:26:13+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/02/05/community-support-gives-north-branch-teachers-momentum-as-contract-talks-resume/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-northbranch-solidarity.jpgweb.NorthBranch-solidarityMembers of the Kreitz family show their solidarity with North Branch teachers: Joanne (L) a paraprofessional in the district; Susan, a member of the MN Nurses Association; and Steve, 49er. "We've got to keep together or we fall," Susan said.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-northbranch-line2.jpgweb.NorthBranch-line2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-northbranch-vertical.jpgweb.NorthBranch-verticalNorth Branch teachers and supporters line the street in front of district offices during a contract-campaign rally.2016-02-17T22:54:45+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/02/09/white-house-summit-lifts-up-minnesota-workers-success-stories/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-workervoice-newflyer1.jpgweb.WorkerVoice-newflyerRenee Brand, who works at the New Flier bus plant in St. Cloud, introduces Labor Secretary Tom Perez at the Worker Voice Summit in Minneapolis. "I'm living proof manufacturing is alive in the U.S.," the CWA member said.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-workervoice-perez.jpgweb.WorkerVoice-perezLabor Secretary Tom Perez stops for a photo with an AFSCME member at the Worker Voice Summit.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web-workervoice-workers.jpgweb.WorkerVoice-workersLocal workers participated in a panel discussion led by Department of Labor Office of Policy head Sharon Block (L). They include SuperAmerica co-manager Tara Lee Johnson (R) and Maricel Flores (second from left), who cleans a Target in Shakopee.2016-02-10T01:28:02+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/01/20/nurses-approve-contracts-with-five-twin-cities-hospital-systems/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/web-mnavote-sonney.jpgweb.MNAvote-sonneyFairview Southdale nurse Emma Sonney, who moved to Minnesota from Wisconsin last year, casts a ballot in a contract vote for the first time in her life.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/web-mnavote-scene.jpgweb.MNAvote-scene2016-02-05T19:43:14+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/02/04/twin-cities-security-officers-announce-tentative-agreement-with-15-guarantee/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/6140_243260025396_243259240396_7984825_6002954_n_400x400.jpg6140_243260025396_243259240396_7984825_6002954_n_400x4002016-02-04T23:03:49+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/01/28/holding-steady-in-minnesota-union-density-plunges-in-right-to-work-wisconsin/2016-01-28T22:22:09+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/01/27/east-side-freedom-library-announces-black-history-month-programming/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/black-history-month.jpgblack-history-month2016-01-27T21:22:13+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/01/15/daytons-jobs-bill-would-strengthen-states-infrastructure-and-economy-unions-say/2016-01-27T20:25:16+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/01/27/fight-for-15-putting-upward-pressure-where-its-needed-on-wages/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/352.png3522016-01-27T20:24:00+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/01/11/carpenters-unions-free-workshops-a-hit-with-kids/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/web-kidsbuild-working2.jpgweb.kidsbuild-working2Carpenters staff rep Jose Marrero works with his daughter Elise, 10, of Maplewood.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/web-kidsbuild-working1.jpgweb.kidsbuild-working1Ten-year-old Aiden Kirchoff of St. Paul sizes up his project.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/web-kidsbuild-working.jpgweb.kidsbuild-workingLocal 322 apprentice Jarid Freund assists 8-year-old Colin Anderson of Hugo.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/web-kidsbuild-vertical.jpgweb.kidsbuild-verticalAbe Mulrooney, 7, of St. Paul works with his father, Tim.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/web-kidsbuild-screw.jpgweb.kidsbuild-screwYuqi Zhao, 7, of St. Paul lines up a screw.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/web-kidsbuild-instructor.jpgweb.kidsbuild-instructorLead instructor Jim Hendricks, a business rep for the Carpenters union, demonstrates a step in building treasure boxes. https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/web-kidsbuild-groupshot1.jpgweb.kidsbuild-groupshot1Parents and grandparents take pictures at the end of the workshop.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/web-kidsbuild-groupshot.jpgweb.kidsbuild-groupshotEach Kids Build participants gets to take home his or her project and receives a personalized certificate.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/web-kidsbuild-girls.jpgweb.kidsbuild-girlsEmma Johnston (L) of Fridley and Skylar Hofer, both 8, share a laugh.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/web-kidsbuild-finished2.jpgweb.kidsbuild-finished2Participants show off their finished projects.2016-01-27T17:33:32+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/01/12/trades-praise-agreement-covering-construction-project-in-forest-lake-schools/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/forest-lake-area-schools.pngForest-Lake-Area-Schools2016-01-15T21:52:46+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/11/19/trumka-at-u-of-m-theres-a-way-for-workers-to-win-and-its-together/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web-trumka-um.jpgweb.trumka-UMAFL-CIO President Richard Trumka speaks at the U of M's Humphrey School of Public Affairs.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web-trumka-group.jpgweb.trumka-groupTrumka poses for a photo with St. Paul Regional Labor Federation President Bobby Kasper (L) and Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy.2016-01-15T18:14:06+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/12/02/photos-a-concrete-christmas-for-cement-masons-local-633/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web-concretexmas.jpgweb.concreteXmashttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web-concretexmas-5.jpgweb.concreteXmas-5https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web-concretexmas-4.jpgweb.concreteXmas-4https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web-concretexmas-3.jpgweb.concreteXmas-3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web-concretexmas-2.jpgweb.concreteXmas-2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web-concretexmas-1.jpgweb.concreteXmas-12016-01-15T18:13:40+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/01/08/workers-see-corporate-power-grab-behind-court-case-challenging-their-union-rights/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/web-friedrichs-teacher.jpgweb.friedrichs-teacher"I can speak up for better working conditions for myself and my colleagues to do my job to the best of my ability," St. Paul teacher Shannon Jax said.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/web-friedrichs-schoolff.jpgweb.friedrichs-schoolFFAnna Angeles-Farris, a custodian in the Lakeville schools, and Capt. Chris Parsons of the St. Paul Fire Department stand together for strong public-sector unions.2016-01-15T18:13:12+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2016/01/15/nurses-at-five-twin-cities-hospital-systems-to-vote-on-tentative-pact/2016-01-15T18:09:04+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/12/11/u-of-m-relents-in-contract-talks-as-workers-stick-together-for-raises-and-respect/2015-12-11T19:20:51+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/12/03/students-teachers-unions-urge-lawmakers-to-invest-state-budget-surplus/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web-surplus-seiu-teacher.jpgweb.Surplus-SEIU.teacherFarmington teacher Jennifer York urges lawmakers to invest "every dollar" of the surplus in education.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web-surplus-seiu-clausen.jpgweb.Surplus-SEIU.clausenSen. Greg Clausen talks with participants in a town hall forum on the state budget surplus in Dinkytown.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web-surplus-seiu-banner.jpgweb.Surplus-SEIU.bannerU of M grad student Courtney Gildersleeve speaks at a town hall meeting on how to use the state's $1.2 billion budget surplus.2016-01-05T19:04:54+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/11/18/workers-concerns-fall-on-deaf-ears-at-superamericas-corporate-headquarters/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web-mysajustice-petition.jpgweb.MySAJustice-petitionJames Quaye, a student at St. Cloud State who works at an SA, delivers a petition and letter to the store manager in St. Paul.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web-mysajustice-march3.jpgweb.MySAJustice-march3The demonstration in St. Paul continued for about 30 minutes in a steady rain.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web-mysajustice-march2.jpgweb.MySAJustice-march2Workers are calling for higher wages, fair scheduling, broader access to management jobs and improved safety standards.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web-mysajustice-march1.jpgweb.MySAJustice-march1SA workers and supporters march outside the store on Lexington and I-94 in St. Paul.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web-mysajustice-bullhorn.jpgweb.MySAJustice-bullhorn2015-12-02T17:49:23+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/11/12/building-a-movement-to-combat-student-debt-cwa-offers-free-public-clinics-in-minneapolis/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web-studentdebt-cwa.jpgweb.studentdebt-cwaParticipants in the CWA student debt clinics learn how they can advocate for fairness in student lending.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web-cwa-studentdebt.jpgweb.CWA-studentdebtCWA members who attended the Nov. 4 student debt clinic include (L to R) Tom Laabs, Howard Terry and Naomi Holmes.2015-11-19T15:16:12+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/11/13/ellison-to-u-of-m-researchers-use-collective-action-to-reverse-dwindling-federal-support/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web-faculty-ellison-letter.jpgweb.faculty-ellison.letterRep. Keith Ellison pledges to share with his colleagues in the state's congressional delegation an open letter from U of M researchers.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web-faculty-ellison-table.jpgweb.faculty-ellison.tableU.S. Rep. Keith Ellison meets with researchers at the U of M - Twin Cities.2015-11-18T18:29:06+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/11/17/wedge-community-co-op-workers-vote-to-form-union/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/12196340_10154082702725995_8919417342710964107_n.jpg12196340_10154082702725995_8919417342710964107_n2015-11-17T13:49:39+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/11/10/in-minneapolis-striking-workers-revive-campaign-for-working-families-agenda/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dsc_0217-2.jpgDSC_0217 (2)https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dsc_0180-2.jpgDSC_0180 (2)Steven Suffrage, who works at a fast-food restaurant in Minneapolis, fires up the crowd.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dsc_0155-2.jpgDSC_0155 (2)Striking workers and their supporters rally outside a McDonald's and Super America in Northeast Minneapolis.2015-11-13T19:36:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/11/09/carpenters-pile-on-trustone-for-undermining-area-labor-standards-in-burnsville/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web-trustone-banner.jpgweb.TruStone-bannerCarpenters call out TruStone outside the credit union's new Burnsville location.2015-11-13T17:51:18+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/11/03/trustone-financial-workers-enlist-teachers-help-to-fight-union-busting/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web-trustone-opeiu3.jpgweb.TruStone-opeiu3Supporters stage informational picketing outside TruStone's Burnsville branch, which opened with non-union staff two days after TruStone closed a union facility in nearby Apple Valley.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web-trustone-opeiu-group.jpgweb.trustone-opeiu-groupOPEIU Local 12 members, officers and supporters joined informational picketing outside the grand opening of TruStone's Burnsville branch Nov. 6.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/local12-logo.pnglocal12-logo2015-11-09T18:28:16+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/11/05/public-finally-gets-a-look-at-tpp-and-it-isnt-pretty/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web-tpp-above.jpgweb.tpp-above2015-11-05T22:16:14+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/11/05/ken-peterson-apprenticeship-training-meets-workforce-needs-of-today-and-tomorrow/2015-11-05T15:47:41+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/10/29/as-reports-of-understaffing-soar-minnesota-plummets-in-hospital-safety-rankings/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/nursespicket-web22.jpgnursespicket-web222015-11-03T15:59:18+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/11/02/six-for-st-paul-city-council-win-labor-endorsement/2015-11-02T19:08:29+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/10/30/lawmakers-split-over-state-employees-contracts-set-to-take-effect-next-month/2015-11-02T17:43:45+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/11/02/four-for-change-meet-the-labor-endorsed-st-paul-school-board-candidates/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web-schoolboard-kids.jpgweb.SchoolBoard-kidsMaddy Lee, a senior at Harding High School in St. Paul, asks candidates for school board a question about the district’s discipline policies during a forum at the East Side Freedom Library. St.  Paul Federation of Teachers Local 28 sponsored the event, attended by all four labor-endorsed candidates for the board: (L to R) Jon Schumacher, Mary Vanderwert, Steve Marchese and Zuki Ellis. https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/10873436_1596440330590150_2869741665802944207_o.jpg10873436_1596440330590150_2869741665802944207_ohttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/16830_789029934466708_1610625907302473931_n.jpg16830_789029934466708_1610625907302473931_nhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/marchese_headshot.jpgmarchese_headshothttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/11209340_865531016818197_9128463057204661149_n.jpg11209340_865531016818197_9128463057204661149_n2015-11-02T17:42:52+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/10/30/wedge-keeps-shareholders-in-the-dark-as-workers-near-union-vote/2015-10-30T20:27:25+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/10/27/minnesotan-named-north-americas-top-tile-apprentice/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web-bacapprentice-banquet.jpgApprentice Awards dinnerPhoto courtesy © BAC/Todd Buchanan 2015https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web-15bac_apprentice_al_1003.jpgBrandon John Peterson of Local 1 MN/ND, competes in the Tile CategoryBrandon Peterson competes in the BAC IMI International Apprentice Contest's tiling category. Photo courtesy © BAC/Todd Buchanan 2015https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web-bacapprentice-print.jpgweb.BACapprentice-printBrandon Peterson (R) and his instructor Sam Greenwood in BAC Local 1's New Hope training center.2015-10-29T15:39:54+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/10/29/vote-yes-campaigns-in-school-districts-across-east-metro-win-labor-support/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/12036412_489470271235376_258311348679741501_n.jpg12036412_489470271235376_258311348679741501_n2015-10-29T12:48:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/10/27/union-members-look-to-make-difference-on-white-bear-lake-school-board/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/endorsed.jpgSaint Paul Union Advocatehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web-candidates-wbl.jpgProject1_Layout 1Marge Newmaster (L) and Ellen Fahey2015-10-28T14:20:47+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/10/21/home-care-workers-clients-not-backing-down-from-anti-union-groups-legal-challenge/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web-seiucourt-villavicencio.jpgweb.SEIUCourt-villavicenciohttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web-seiucourt-phillips.jpgweb.SEIUCourt-phillipsCortney Phillips, a home care worker from Annandale, speaks to media after a court hearing challenging her collective bargaining rights.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web-seiucourt-howze.jpgweb.SEIUCourt-howze"I see this court case as a direct attack on women and people of color," Deb Howze said.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web-seiucourt-hall.jpgweb.SEIUCourt-hallFrancis Hall is the first known home care worker to use paid time off.2015-10-27T18:26:38+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/10/22/faith-leaders-on-earned-sick-time-somethings-got-to-happen/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web-sicktime-scene.jpgweb.SickTime-scenehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web-sicktime-eaton.jpgweb.sicktime-eatonRev. Laurie Eaton of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, calls for a policy guaranteeing workers access to earned sick time at a press conference outside Minneapolis City Hall.2015-10-23T20:05:58+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/10/23/pipefitters-open-house/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web-pipefitters-openhouse1.jpgweb.Pipefitters-openhouse1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web-pipefitters455-openhouse.jpgweb.Pipefitters455-openhouse Pipe Trades officials on hand for Local 455’s open house include (L to R) Local 455 Business Representative Tony Poole, United Association International Representative Terry Urbanek, International Representative Greg Sayles, Local 455 Training Coordinator Bill Lombard, Local 455 Assistant Business Manager Tom Vail, Local 455 Business Manager Rick Magler and David Ybarra, president of the Minnesota State Pipe Trades.2015-10-23T19:58:10+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/10/22/darren/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/12068408_10153278161842956_2474499050920440316_o.jpg12068408_10153278161842956_2474499050920440316_oVolunteers with the Minnesota Nurses Association door knock for Darren Tobolt (R) in St. Paul’s Ward 22015-10-22T13:29:55+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/09/29/u-of-m-workers-less-than-1-percent-wont-pay-the-rent/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/web-uofm-rally-gradstudent.jpgweb.UofM-rally.gradstudentGrad studentCharmaine Chua: "Damn, my clerical workers are great! I am always learning from my clerical staff."https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/web-uofm-rally-crowd.jpgweb.UofM-rally.crowdTeamsters and AFSCME members rallied on the Twin Cities campus earlier this year as part of their joint campaign for fair contracts.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/web-uofm-rally-afscme.jpgweb.UofM-rally.afscmeMary Austin, president of AFSCME Local 3937, reports on negotiations with the U of M during a rally outside Morrill Hall.2015-10-22T13:13:37+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/10/09/building-trades-invited-but-unwelcome-at-bonfes-job-fair/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web-bonfes-shirt.jpgweb.bonfes-shirtShirts worn by Building Trades union members at Bonfe's employment open house.2015-10-09T14:42:13+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/10/06/in-victory-for-staff-charter-acknowledges-workers-union-rights-in-three-languages/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cse-web.jpgCSE-webCommunity School of Excellence is a charter school focused on Hmong language and culture in St. Paul's North End.2015-10-06T17:26:19+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/10/05/grocery-union-launches-campaign-to-hold-hy-vee-accountable-for-good-jobs/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/lawn-sign2.jpglawn sign2These signs are popping up around the Twin Cities as part of a joint campaign between UFCW locals based in St. Paul and Minneapolis.2015-10-05T17:51:01+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/10/02/union-advocate-recognized-for-excellence-in-labor-communications/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ilca-logo.gifILCA-logo2015-10-02T20:21:27+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/10/02/shar-knutson-thank-you-for-everything/2015-10-14T18:08:20+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/10/02/photos-workers-keep-up-fight-to-stoptpp/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web-stoptpp-charli.jpgweb.StopTPP-charlihttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web-stoptpp-zach.jpgweb.StopTPP-zachZach Tussler, a member of IUE-CWA Local 1140, offers informational fliers to commuters warning about food safety risks posed by the TPP.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web-stoptpp-dougs.jpgweb.StopTPP-dougsDoug Paul of CWA Local 7250 holds the sign, while Doug Williams of the same local passes out fliers.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web-stoptpp-banner.jpgweb.StopTPP-bannerIUE-CWA Local 1140 members Dale Foster and Howard Terry hoist a banner over I-94 urging commuters to take note of risks posed by the TPP.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web-stoptpp-1zach.jpgweb.StopTPP-1zachActivists hand out hundreds of fliers on the Hamline Avenue bridge.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web-stoptpp-1charli.jpgweb.StopTPP-1charliCars zip past CWA Local 7250 members Charli Haataja (L) and Chad Perkins on Hamline Avenue.2015-10-02T15:57:08+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/09/08/law-judge-rules-north-memorial-violated-labor-law-orders-hospital-to-reinstate-fired-worker/2015-09-30T13:41:25+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/09/18/photos-ibew-volunteers-keep-lights-on-at-veterans-memorial/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/web-ibew-faribault1.jpgweb.IBEW-faribault1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/web-ibew-faribault-tall.jpgweb.IBEW-faribault-tallhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/web-ibew-faribault-halling.jpgweb.IBEW-faribault-hallinghttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/web-ibew-faribault-group.jpgweb.IBEW-faribault-groupLocal 110 volunteers (L to R): Dan Hachfeld, Jake Halling, Joe Kaderlik, Chancy Tutak and Steve White.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/web-ibew-faribault-eagle.jpgweb.IBEW-faribault-eagle2015-09-18T21:59:24+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/09/11/victory-in-new-york-strengthens-workers-resolve-for-15-in-minneapolis/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/web-mplsworks-shenda.jpgweb.MplsWorks-shendaShenda Kazee joins a rally outside her workplace, the McDonald's in Dinkytown.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/web-mplsworks-scene.jpgweb.mplsworks-sceneThe Minneapolis Works Coalition rallies outside McDonald's in Dinkytown.2015-09-11T23:19:57+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/09/04/bobby-kasper-this-labor-day-lets-commit-to-a-raising-wages-agenda/2015-09-04T16:42:11+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/08/26/looking-to-step-up-our-game-ironworkers-open-new-training-center-in-st-paul/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web-iron512-training-scene.jpgweb.Iron512-training-sceneJourney-level, apprentice and retired Ironworkers listen as training director Larry Gilbertson lists the benefits of the new facility.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web-iron512-training-roberts.jpgweb.Iron512-training-robertsCharlie Roberts announces he's stepping aside as Local 512's business manager. Barry Davies will take his place in the position.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web-iron512-training-mayor.jpgweb.Iron512-training-mayorSt. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman congratulates Local 512 members on their investment in training.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web-iron512-training-gilbertson.jpgweb.Iron512-training-gilbertsonLocal 512's two-story training frame was too tall for apprentices to use safely in the local's previous facility, training director Larry Gilbertson said.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web-iron512-training-ribbon.jpgweb.Iron512-training-ribbonBusiness Manager Charlie Roberts cuts the ribbon on Local 512's new training center.2015-09-02T21:28:39+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/08/31/ellison-joins-home-care-worker-on-the-job-reaffirms-support-of-fight-for-15/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web-homecare-ellison32.jpgweb.homecare-ellison32https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web-homecare-ellison-tall.jpgweb.homecare-ellison-tallU.S. Rep. Keith Ellison (L) chats with Clara Nakumbe and her sons Siran and Shmel Bogan (R).2015-09-02T21:28:10+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/09/02/dems-get-an-earful-from-seniors-workers-during-minneapolis-meetings/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/web-dnc-15now2.jpgweb.DNC-15now2Najma Ahmed speaks in favor of a $15 federal minimum wage.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/web-dnc-retirees-johnson.jpgweb.DNC-retirees-johnsonRetired AFSCME member Martha Johnson addresses the DNC's Senior Coordinating Committee.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/web-dnc-15now.jpgweb.DNC-15now15Now Minnesota supporters rally outside the Hilton in Minneapolis during the DNC's meetings.2015-09-02T21:26:57+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/09/01/turning-t-shirts-into-totes-on-united-way-day-at-the-labor-pavilion/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/web-unitedway-fair1-robin.jpgweb.unitedway-fair1-robinMary Smith (L), a volunteer manager with Greater Twin Cities United Way, helps Robin Walters of Oakdale with the project.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/web-unitedway-fair-tall.jpgweb.unitedway-fair-tallVolunteers Claudia Brau (R) and Debra Madden-Petersen joined United Way Day at the Labor Pavilion in 2015.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/web-unitedway-fair-kid.jpgweb.unitedway-fair-kidCooper Lenz shows off the tote bag he finished at the Labor Pavilion.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/web-unitedway-fair-judy.jpgweb.unitedway-fair-judyJudy and Gary Lothenbach pitch in during United Way Day at the Labor Pavilion.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/web-unitedway-fair-button.jpgweb.unitedway-fair-buttonVolunteers counted toward Greater Twin Cities United Way's goal of mobilizing 100,000 volunteers in its 100th anniversary year.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/web-unitedway-fair-close.jpgweb.unitedway-fair-close2015-09-01T22:38:40+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/08/19/minnesota-seniors-to-demand-democrats-attention/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dnclogo.jpgB56536_BETHSINGER_FLAGB56536_BETHSINGER_FLAG2015-08-28T19:09:07+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/08/27/afscme-mape-members-ratify-contracts-with-state/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/afscmemape-logo.jpgProject1_Layout 12015-08-27T14:43:22+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/08/25/minnesota-afl-cio-unveils-labor-pavilion-programming-for-2015-state-fair/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web-fair-iatse2.jpgweb.fair-iatse2Merritt Benton, a member of IATSE Local 13, runs cords along the Labor Pavilion’s stage. Local 13 donated, installed and will run the pavilion's sound and stage.2015-08-26T21:30:50+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/08/13/staffing-safety-concerns-prompt-healtheast-officers-union-drive/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/healtheast-seide.jpgHealthEast-seideAFSCME Council 5 Executive Director Eliot Seide (R) talks with HealthEast security officers Joe Misencik (L) and Jeff Perry.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web-healtheast-bite.jpgweb.HealthEast-bitehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web-healtheast-office.jpgweb.HealthEast-officeBethesda Hospital President Cathy Barr rejects a request from Kyle McGinn (L) that HealthEast recognize a majority of officers' request to form a union. https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web-healtheast-presser.jpgweb.HealthEast-presserKyle McGinn speaks at a press conference outside Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, where he works as a security officer.2015-08-25T15:48:52+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/08/05/with-labor-history-mural-on-display-east-side-library-looks-to-strengthen-partnerships-with-unions/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/panel-2.jpgpanel 2One of 12 panels from the St. Paul labor history on display in the library.2015-08-20T20:08:04+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/08/20/freedom-library-plans-arts-festival-for-labor-day-weekend/2015-08-20T20:06:55+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/08/19/union-members-join-protest-outside-walkers-st-paul-campaign-stop/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web-walker-417.jpgweb.walker-417Kimberly Brinkman carriers Sprinklerfitters Local 417's banner outside a Scott Walker appearance in St. Paul.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web-walker-trades.jpgweb.Walker-tradesVahne Angelino (L) and Nate O'Reilly join demonstrators outside a Walker fundraiser in St. Paul.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web-walker-screaming.jpgweb.Walker-screamingOperating Engineers Local 49 member Vahne Angelino (L) and her wife Melissa confront one of Scott Walker's supporters outside a campaign stop in St. Paul.2015-08-19T21:45:25+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/08/12/st-paul-unions-weigh-support-for-campaign-to-pass-citywide-15-minimum-wage/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web-stpworks-leaders1.jpgweb.STPWorks-leadersAFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler listens to St. Paul RLF President Bobby Kasper's remarks.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web-stpworks.jpgweb.STPWorksAFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler leads a discussion about the Raising Wages Agenda at the East Side Freedom Library in St. Paul.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web-stpworks-leaders.jpgweb.STPWorks-leadershttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web-stpworks-crowd.jpgweb.STPWorks-crowdAbout 30 union activists and labor leaders join the Raising Wages discussion.2015-08-19T13:39:08+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/08/18/msp-airport-workers-keep-up-fight-for-15-union/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web-msp-15now.jpgweb.msp-15nowWorkers demonstrate outside Terminal 1 at MSP Airport. (photo courtesy SEIU Minnesota)2015-08-18T19:48:53+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/08/19/labor-endorsed-tobolt-seeks-council-seat-without-help-from-shadowy-reform-groups/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web-tobolt-duluth.jpgweb.tobolt-duluthMegan Boldt and Darren Tobolt address union leaders in Duluth. (Labor World photo)2015-08-20T05:09:04+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/08/14/solidarity-action-targets-chipotle-festival-in-minneapolis/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/10462868_10155936706900571_7267614025322000463_n.jpg10462868_10155936706900571_7267614025322000463_nhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/10801624_590245211102866_6669760419938965241_n.jpg10801624_590245211102866_6669760419938965241_n2015-08-14T14:54:53+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/08/03/melander-steps-down-as-st-paul-building-trades-top-officer/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/mug-mullen.jpgmug-mullenDon Mullenhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web-bldgtrades-honors.jpgweb.BldgTrades-honorsIncoming and outgoing officers of the St. Paul Building Trades: (L to R) Tom McCarthy, Stan Theis, Harry Melander and Don Mullin.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web-melander-archive.jpgweb.melander-archiveHarry Melander, second from left, shown in a Union Advocate file photo from 1988, when he was president of Carpenters Local 87. Melander and Al Garcia of Centro Cultural Chicano spoke at a press conference deploring conditions at a construction site in Bloomington that employed migrant workers.2015-08-14T13:19:00+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/08/07/with-new-report-st-paul-teachers-give-cookie-cutter-policies-a-failing-grade/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/spftpanel-author.jpgSPFTpanel-authorReport author Michael Diedrich, a former English teacher at Brooklyn Center High School, is an education policy researcher.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web-spftpanel.jpgweb.SPFTpanelPanelists at the SPFT event yesterday included (L to R) Michael Diedrich, Caitlin Reid, Zuki Ellis, Steve Marchese. SPFT political organizer Patrick Burke moderated. 2015-08-13T03:20:04+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/08/03/carpenters-to-host-charity-car-show-in-st-paul/2015-08-06T12:44:56+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/07/13/workers-to-rally-outside-courthouse-as-att-sues-to-deny-their-sick-pay/2015-08-04T20:58:32+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/08/04/over-laborers-concerns-mendota-heights-district-awards-work-to-problem-contractors/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/laborersunion-logo150x150.jpgLaborersUnion-logo150x1502015-08-04T20:55:39+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/07/31/dayton-ellison-celebrate-medicares-50th-birthday-with-minnesota-nurses/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/web-mna-medicare-ellison.jpgweb.MNA-Medicare-ellisonRep. Ellison speaks at the nurses' celebration of Medicare's 50th anniversary.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/web-mna-medicare-nurses.jpgweb.MNA-Medicare-nurseshttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/web-mna-medicare-pie.jpgweb.MNA-Medicare-PIENurses celebrated Medicare's 50th birthday with PIE, symbolic of the union's call to "protect, invest and expand" the popular health care program.2015-07-31T22:02:12+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/07/29/city-of-st-paul-employees-volunteer-to-help-build-habitat-house-in-frogtown/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/web-habitat03.jpgweb.habitat03City employees (L to R) Laura Haynssen, Barb Morin, Nora Riemenschneider and AFSCME member K.C. Blees pause for a photo on the scaffolding at the Habitat construction site in Frogtown.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/web-habitat02.jpgweb.habitat02Erica Brown (L), Jim Giebel and Dolly Lee haul lumber on the site.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/web-habitat01.jpgweb.habitat01AFSCME member Kate Aamot (R) and Bridget Morales apply caulk along the exterior wall.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/web-habitat-moynihan.jpgweb.habitat-moynihanIBEW Local 110 member Dan Moynihan, a senior electrical inspector with the city, works along the roof.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/web-habitat-britton.jpgweb.habitat-brittonPlanning and Economic Development intern Kanneelah Brittonhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/web-groundbreaking-freking.jpgweb.groundbreaking-frekingHabitat for Humanity site supervisor McKinsie Clyde (R) and AFSCME member Todd Freking watch as Nance Lee Mosquera works with a saw.2015-07-29T14:49:09+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/07/15/unity-hospital-workers-go-union-after-voting-under-new-nlrb-rules/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/screen-shot-2015-07-13-at-6-41-48-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-07-13 at 6.41.48 PM2015-07-15T14:58:28+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/07/14/mccarthy-to-succeed-knutson-as-minnesota-afl-cios-top-officer/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/web-aflcio-elect.jpgProject1_Layout 1Bill McCarthy and Shar Knutson2015-07-14T21:06:57+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/07/08/unions-break-ground-on-new-labor-center-in-st-paul/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dsc_0117.jpgNewLaborCenterSPA sketch of the proposed new labor center at 345 W. 7th St. in St. Paul.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dsc_0092-640x435.jpgDSC_0092 (640x435)https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/web-76-1004-almostdone.jpgweb.76-1004-almostdone2015-07-13T19:57:48+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/07/08/marker-honoring-fallen-minneapolis-teamsters-to-be-dedicated-july-18/2015-07-08T16:45:14+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/07/07/in-contract-talks-state-workers-beat-back-health-care-concessions-win-raises/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/afscmemape-logo.jpgProject1_Layout 12015-07-07T18:14:26+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/07/06/labor-sing-concert-at-state-fairgrounds-july-28/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/web-joehill-solidarity.jpgweb.JoeHill-solidarity2015-07-06T13:25:46+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/07/08/leading-scholars-to-discuss-past-present-and-future-of-labor-movement/2015-07-06T13:05:10+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/07/02/tim-mackey-laborers-fought-physical-machine-testing-and-won/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/web-mackey-mug.jpgweb-mackey-mugLaborers Local 563 Business Manager Tim Mackey2015-07-06T13:45:14+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/07/01/day-one-minnesota-home-care-workers-first-contract-takes-effect-today/2015-07-01T14:52:56+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/06/30/high-court-will-hear-case-targeting-public-sector-unions/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/1024px-supreme_court_front_dusk.jpg1024px-Supreme_Court_Front_Dusk2015-07-01T14:35:32+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/06/25/janitors-fired-after-joining-strike-confront-dealerships-they-used-to-clean/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/roc-dealerships-sign.jpgROC-Dealerships-signSupporters are asked to call Lexus of Wayzata, 952-476-6111, and Village Chevrolet, 952-473-5444, and tell them workers should not be fired for exercising their rights.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/roc-dealerships-strikers.jpgROC-Dealerships-strikersFired workers (L to R): Romualdo, Demecio and Julio Romero.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/roc-dealerships-enter1.jpgROC-Dealerships-enter1A delegation of workers confronts Village Chevrolet General Manager Grant Osgood outside the dealership.2015-06-29T16:35:16+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/06/29/love-wins-union-members-join-celebration-at-twin-cities-pride-parade/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/web-pride15-tradeswomen-alt2.jpgweb.Pride15-tradeswomen-alt2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/web-pride15-group.jpgweb.Pride15-grouphttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/web-pride15-gjertson.jpgweb.Pride15-gjertson2015-06-29T16:34:19+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/04/28/ctul-activist-dominguez-named-saint-paul-foundations-facing-race-ambassador/2015-06-29T13:38:57+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/06/29/minnesota-native-wins-election-as-cwas-secretary-treasurer/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sara-steffens.jpgsara-steffens2015-06-29T13:35:44+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/07/07/nurses-plan-bbq-bash-for-medicare/2015-06-26T15:13:26+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/06/24/with-boost-from-wesa-training-program-puts-women-on-path-to-apprenticeship/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/womenbldgmn2.jpgWomenBldgMN2Adams says other members of her crew "do an amazing job of teaching as they go."https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/web-womenbldgmn-analise.jpgweb.WomenBldgMN-analiseAnalise Adams is among the first 18 women to complete Women Building MN, a pre-apprenticeship program supported by grant funds included in the Women’s Economic Security Act. 2015-06-26T13:34:05+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/06/25/bobby-kasper-moving-our-hall-bringing-along-the-spirit-of-411-main/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/web-411farewell-bobbyhattip.jpgweb.411Farewell-bobbyhattipBobby Kasper presides over the last St. Paul Regional Labor Federation delegate meeting at 411 Main.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/web-411farewell-proclamation.jpgweb.411Farewell-proclamationPresident Kasper reads a proclamation from the City declaring June 10 "411 Main Day" in St. Paul.2015-06-26T13:33:36+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/06/26/in-minnesota-apprenticeship-model-expanding-to-other-industries/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/logos-baldinger.jpgProject1_Layout 12015-06-26T16:52:24+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/05/22/its-official-dayton-signs-minnesota-home-care-workers-contract-into-law/2015-06-19T19:00:58+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/06/19/fired-after-joining-strike-four-janitors-suspect-retaliation/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/romero-family.jpgRomero Family(photo courtesy CTUL)https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/web-ctul-strikerromero.jpgweb.CTUL-strikerRomeroDemecio Romero is one of four workers – all members of the same family – fired from their jobs cleaning Lexus of Wayzata, Village Chevrolet and the Auto Bargain Center in Wayzata.2015-06-19T18:00:59+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/06/17/results-are-in-letter-carriers-food-drive-nets-over-70-million-pounds-nationwide/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/web-nalcfood-scv-unions.jpgweb.NALCfood-scv-unionsUnion volunteers helped staff the Valley Action food bank in Stillwater during the Stamp Out Hunger food drive.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/web-nalcfood-usps1.jpgweb.NALCfood-usps1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/web-nalcfood-dakota.jpgweb.NALCfood-dakota2015-06-17T13:11:44+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/06/10/with-fast-track-vote-looming-minnesotans-join-last-ditch-effort-to-sway-wisconsin-rep/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/web-ronkindfasttrack-marching.jpgweb.RonKindFastTrack-marchinghttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/web-ronkindfasttrack-group.jpgweb.RonKindFastTrack-groupUnion members from Minnesota and Wisconsin stand together against Fast Track and the TPP outside Rep. Ron Kind's Eau Claire offices.2015-06-10T21:41:20+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/06/09/protesters-to-best-buy-get-out-of-the-way-so-we-can-have-justice/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/web-ctul-bestbuy-striker.jpgweb.CTUL-BestBuy-strikerLeticia Zuniga describes what happened as a delegation of workers and their supporters met with Best Buy executives during the shareholder meeting.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/web-ctul-bestbuy.jpgweb.CTUL-BestBuyProtesters demonstrate outside Best Buy's annual shareholder meeting.2015-06-09T21:00:37+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/06/08/teamsters-at-supervalus-hopkins-facility-ratify-new-contract/2015-06-08T13:27:55+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/12/16/fight-for-15-strikes-legal-protected-effective/2015-06-05T15:31:24+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/09/25/staff-at-two-st-paul-charter-schools-are-back-to-school-union-strong/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/web-charters-johnson.jpgweb.charters-johnsonSusan Johnsonhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/web-charters-cse.jpgweb.charters-cseFourth-grade teacher Bong Xiong, second from right, was active in efforts to organize a staff union at CSE. He was fired over the winter break. 2015-06-05T15:21:51+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/02/10/stopping-the-presses-pioneer-press-to-close-printing-plant-lay-off-170-workers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/web-pipress-presses.jpgweb.pipress-presseshttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/web-pipress-foremen1.jpgweb.pipress-foremenForemen at the plant, Jim Anderson (L) and Darrin Seiberlich followed their fathers to work at the Pioneer Press. Anderson’s grandfather worked for the company as well.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/web-pipress-pressmen.jpgweb.pipress-pressmenThe Pioneer Press closing affects about 170 workers, including press operators (L to R) Bill Henry, Gary Weakley and Dan Grant. Henry has worked at the plant for 44 years, Weakley for 42 and Grant for 15.2015-06-05T13:09:00+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/06/02/as-lawmakers-haggle-faces-behind-education-budget-speak-out-in-st-paul/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dsc_01851.jpgDSC_0185[1]Rep. John Lesch (speaking) was among the St. Paul DFLers who attended SPFT's rally. Seated are Reps. Carlos Mariani, Sheldon Johnson and Rena Moran.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dsc_02312.jpgDSC_0231[2]2015-06-02T16:36:49+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/05/29/victory-in-los-angeles-buoys-hopes-of-local-15-now-supporters/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/web-15nowforum-panel.jpgweb.15NowForum-panel15 Now panelists include Cantare Davunt of OUR Walmart, Rick Ryan of the Machinists union (center) and Kip Hedges.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/web-15nowforum-scene.jpgweb.15NowForum-sceneThe East Side Freedom Library hosts a forum on 15 Now.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/web-15nowforum-laguy.jpgweb.15NowForum-LAguyPaul Ahrens, a business representative for IATSE Local 44 in Southern California, offers details on the 15 Now victory in Los Angeles during a forum on the movement in St. Paul.2015-05-29T19:42:40+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/05/28/rose-roach-its-health-care-not-wealth-care-and-its-a-human-right/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/web-mug-roach.jpgweb-mug-roachRose Roach is executive director of the Minnesota Nurses Association.2015-06-02T22:45:50+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/05/14/kohls-refuses-to-hear-from-workers-who-keep-its-stores-clean/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/ctul-kohls2.jpgCTUL-Kohls2A delegation of retail cleaning workers approached a Twin Cities Kohl's store in May 2015 to voice concerns over working conditions maintained by the retailer's cleaning contractor.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/web-ctul-kohls1.jpgweb.CTUL-Kohls1Rosalia Morales, wearing a black sweatshirt, confronts a manager in Kohl's Roseville store about working conditions at the company's cleaning subcontractor Kimco.2015-05-27T02:07:43+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/05/20/janitors-set-new-strike-deadline-accuse-cleaning-contractor-of-wage-theft-in-class-action-suit/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/web-ctul-macys.jpgweb.CTUL-MacysCTUL member Maricela Flores speaks at a press conference announcing a class-action lawsuit seeking unpaid wages for workers who cleaned Macy's and Herberger's stores in the Twin Cities.2015-05-27T00:51:47+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/05/20/with-fast-track-poised-to-pass-senate-franken-keep-up-fight-for-better-trade-policy/2015-05-26T20:09:14+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/05/19/for-working-families-2015-session-yields-mixed-results-and-uncertainty/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/11259741_10152920045806915_8113835776142033908_n.jpg11259741_10152920045806915_8113835776142033908_nThe Move MN Coalition launched a "Duct Tape Tour" of the state from MnDOT headquarters in St. Paul this morning. 2015-05-19T23:09:31+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/05/13/gold-watch-fountain-pen-for-25th-anniversary-att-guts-mn-workers-sick-leave/2015-05-14T22:36:24+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/05/12/att-workers-in-minneapolis-strike-over-sick-pay-for-longest-serving-employees/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/web-cwastrike-picket1.jpgweb.CWAstrike-picket1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/web-cwastrike-group.jpgweb.CWAstrike-groupCWA Local 7250 members impacted by AT&T's sick-pay policy include Susan Anderson, https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/web-cwastrike-picket2.jpgweb.CWAstrike-picket22015-05-13T17:47:38+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/05/08/pilots-unfazed-by-sun-country-owners-downsizing-threat/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/web-suncountry-shiftchange.jpgweb.SunCountry-shiftchangeSun County pilots staged informational picketing last month at MSP's Terminal 2.2015-05-12T23:38:47+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/05/06/still-waiting-on-back-pay-former-workers-spoil-grocers-grand-reopening/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/web-ufcw653-2.jpgweb.UFCW653-2Workers hold informational picketing outside Victoria's Market, formerly Fresh Seasons Market.2015-05-10T22:25:05+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/04/24/pilots-picket-at-msp-protest-sun-countrys-unacceptable-offer/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/web-suncountry-vertical.jpgweb.SunCountry-verticalALPA members stage informational picketing outside Terminal 2 at MSP.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/web-suncountry-lineup.jpgweb.SunCountry-lineup2015-04-27T13:19:48+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/04/24/st-paul-city-council-takes-stance-against-poor-trade-policies-including-fast-track/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/tpp-fast-track-1.pngtpp-fast-track-1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cm-tolbert_thumb.jpgCM Tolbert_thumbCouncil Member Chris Tolberthttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/fb_fasttrack_call2.pngfb_fasttrack_call22015-04-24T16:31:16+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/04/21/not-so-fast-unions-ramp-up-pressure-on-congress-to-stop-fast-track/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/web-fasttrack-kieran.jpgweb.FastTrack-kieranhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/web-fasttrack-flier.jpgweb.FastTrack-flierFair trade activists handed out fliers outside Target Field Saturday.2015-04-22T14:50:16+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/04/17/allina-hospital-workers-ratify-contract-establishing-15-minimum-wage/2015-04-17T17:58:05+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/04/17/unions-back-move-mn-rally-for-comprehensive-long-term-transportation-fix/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/movemn-bicycles.jpgMoveMN-bicycleshttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/movemn-summitoic.jpgMoveMN-summitOICSummit Academy OIC trainees attended the rally the day before their graduation ceremony.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/web-movemn-knutson.jpgweb.MoveMN-knutsonMinnesota AFl-CIO President Shar Knutson addresses the Move MN rally.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/movemn-signcapitol.jpgMoveMN-signcapitol2015-04-17T14:41:58+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/04/15/tax-day-actions-across-twin-cities-echo-worldwide-call-for-higher-wages-union-rights/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/web-april15-fastfood-guillermo.jpgweb.April15-fastfood-guillermoFast food strikers and supporters rallied during a one-day strike in Minneapolis in 2015. (UA file photo)https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/web-april15-fastfood-15.jpgweb.April15-fastfood-152015-04-16T13:38:28+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/04/14/tellers-teachers-somali-immigrants-take-on-big-banks-during-st-paul-rally/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/web-cwa-banks-worker.jpgweb.CWA-banks-workerMarquez asks the public to support bank workers looking to improve their wages and conditions.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/web-cwa-banks-scene.jpgweb.CWA-banks-scene2015-04-15T14:40:47+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/03/31/twin-cities-fast-food-workers-plan-april-15-strike-video/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ctul-ffstrike2.jpgCTUL-ffstrike2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ctul-ffstrike-gonzalez.jpgCTUL-ffstrike-gonzalezOutside the McDonald's where she works, Blanca Gonzalez explains her decision to join the April 15 strike: "We deserve more for the work we do."2015-03-31T23:28:39+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/03/25/afscme%e2%80%88members-defend-public-service-during-council-5s-day-on-hill-rally/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/web-afscme-doth-bw.jpgweb.AFSCME-doth-bwAFSCME members get fired up during Council 5's Day on the Hill rally.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/web-afscme-doth-david.jpgweb.AFSCME-doth-davidDavid Ruth, a mental health worker in Cambridge, calls for safe staffing levels at the state's hospitals and group homes during AFSCME Council 5's Day on the Hill rally.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/web-afscme-doth-scene.jpgweb.AFSCME-doth-sceneExecutive Director Eliot Seide fires up the crowd during AFSCME Council 5's Day on the Hill rally.2015-03-26T22:40:48+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/03/26/workers-unite-for-safe-staffing-job-security-we-are-the-face-of-allina/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/web-allina3-26-picket1.jpgweb.Allina3-26.picket1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/web-allina3-26-united1.jpgweb.Allina3-26.united1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/web-allina3-26-group.jpgweb.Allina3-26.groupSEIU Healthcare Minnesota members picket outside United Hospital in St. Paul2015-03-26T22:40:21+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/03/26/bernie-hesse-politicians-bad-laws-cant-stop-workers-from-organizing/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/web-mug-hesse.jpgweb.mug-hesseBernie Hesse2015-03-26T16:37:48+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/03/24/waters-off-volunteers-provide-plumbing-repairs-for-low-income-homeowners/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/web-watersoff15.jpgweb-watersoff15Local 34 members Gerald Keating (L) and Brett Sergot volunteered together during the Water's Off day of service March 21.2015-03-24T15:48:59+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/03/23/rail-union-pushes-safety-measure-requiring-two-person-crews/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/utu_logo_1.jpgUTU_Logo_12015-03-22T19:35:38+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/03/20/stagehands-youth-movement-pays-off-with-organizing-win-at-varsity-theater/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/bbb75503272695698ad09fe38448f85e_400x400.jpgbbb75503272695698ad09fe38448f85e_400x4002015-03-22T16:54:53+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/03/20/with-new-calendar-st-paul-firefighters-make-ledershosen-hot/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/web-calendar-iaff.jpgProject1_Layout 12015-03-20T18:19:18+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/03/04/franken-blasts-gop-effort-to-undermine-union-election-reforms/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/web-mnaflcio-conv-franken.jpgweb.MNAFLCIO-Conv-franken2015-03-20T16:44:24+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/03/19/talk-organizing-rule-changes-with-local-nlrb-director-april-7/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/national_labor_relations_board_logo_-_color.jpgNLRB2015-03-20T16:41:03+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/04/01/east-side-freedom-library-plans-april-film-screenings-lectures/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/twomillionvax.jpgTwoMillionVAx2015-03-19T16:42:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/03/19/trades-sponsor-women-building-minnesota-info-sessions/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/e1b92e5c-2103-4357-bf11-ec04218a2c96.jpgtrades woman2015-03-19T15:02:36+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/03/18/mahtomedi-forum-to-weigh-all-sides-of-sandpiper-debate/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sanpipermainlinerip19nov2014.jpgSanpiperMainlineRIP19Nov20142015-03-18T22:54:37+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/03/19/ready-to-work-contractors-at-april-6-expo-will-be-looking-to-hire/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/labor-union-construction-600304.jpghardhat2015-04-16T14:46:03+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/03/17/want-a-healthier-minnesota-pass-paid-sick-family-leave-policies/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/web-sickdays-sieben.jpgweb.sickdays-siebenSen. Katie Sieben (DFL-Newport), a lead offer on legislation to expand access to paid family leave, speaks at a press conference at the Capitol.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/web-sickdays-hamilton.jpgweb.sickdays-hamiltonMNA President Linda Hamilton urges common-sense legislation to guarantee access to earned sick and safe time.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/web-sickdays-adams.jpgweb.sickdays-adamsOctancia Adams, who returned to work at McDonald's 10 days after having a cesarean section, is now helping lobby for a bill that would expand access to paid family leave.2015-03-17T23:02:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/03/12/attack-on-maplewood-nurses-prompts-legislation-to-prevent-future-assaults/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/web-mna-safety.jpgweb.MNA-safetyMaplewood Police Chief Paul Schnell listens to RN Mary McGiven's testimony in a Senate committee hearing.2015-03-12T15:23:08+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/03/11/carpenters-plan-hiring-fair-open-house-april-8/2015-03-11T19:56:13+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/03/11/afl-cio-halts-pac-contributions-gears-up-for-battle-to-stop-fast-track/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/logo.pngAFLCIO2015-03-11T16:44:08+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/03/10/good-luck-wi-health-care-workers-form-union-on-same-day-walker-signs-right-to-work/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/uph_0.jpguph_0Health care workers celebrate their organizing win at United Pioneer Home in Luck, Wis.2015-03-10T22:24:00+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/03/04/picketers-walmarts-raising-wages-so-why-wont-target/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/web-target-wages2.jpgweb.Target-wages2https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/web-target-wages1.jpgweb.Target-wages1Demonstrators march outside Target's headquarters on Nicollet Mall.2015-03-10T16:23:34+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/03/10/minnesota-afl-cio-calls-on-bloomington-to-drop-charges-against-moa-protesters/2015-03-10T16:09:41+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/03/04/on-lobby-day-service-employees-find-bipartisan-support/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/web-seiu-lobby15-matias.jpgweb.SEIU-lobby15-matiasSEIU Local 26 member James Matias emceed the rally on the Capitol steps.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/web-seiu-lobby15-lawmakers.jpgweb.SEIU-lobby15-lawmakersRep. Denny McNamara offers support for SEIU home care workers like Rosemary Van Vickle (red coat), who are pushing lawmakers to OK their tentative contract agreement with the state.2015-03-04T22:59:01+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/03/03/seiu-members-twin-cities-hospitals-reach-agreement/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/10409188_10152968371631928_2012032537095111939_n.jpg10409188_10152968371631928_2012032537095111939_n2015-03-03T20:58:41+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/03/02/standardized-testing-the-subject-of-two-events-this-month/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/9781608463923_0.jpg9781608463923_0https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/testing.jpgBroken Pencil2015-03-02T18:03:24+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/02/27/unions-surplus-more-proof-minnesota-is-on-right-track/2015-02-27T21:37:29+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/02/26/janitors-doubt-theyll-benefit-from-retail-wage-hikes/2015-02-26T18:06:41+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/02/26/sun-country-pilots-unanimously-back-strike-if-mediation-fails/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/images.jpgimages2015-02-26T16:30:50+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/02/25/john-marty-minnesota-must-end-worker-poverty/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/mug-marty.jpegmug-marty2015-02-25T22:23:21+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/02/24/lawmaker-calls-on-target-to-follow-walmarts-lead-raise-workers-wages/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/mug-atkins.jpegmug-atkinsRep. Joe Atkins2015-02-24T16:49:10+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/02/16/in-nod-to-organizing-efforts-dayton-appoints-airserv-worker-to-mac/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cba9f643-6b80-4f70-bdc2-9743db3d9c42.jpgcba9f643-6b80-4f70-bdc2-9743db3d9c422015-02-23T14:35:59+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/02/23/labor-urges-congress-to-pump-the-brakes-on-fast-track/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/web-tpp-panel.jpgweb.TPP-panelMachinists union representative Rick Ryan (R) testified before a field hearing on fast track and the Trans Pacific Partnership last month. Ryan appeared on a panel with CWA Minnesota State Council President Mona Meyer and Bob Ryan of the United Steelworkers.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/web-tpp-ellisonnolan.jpgweb.TPP-ellisonnolanU.S. Reps. Keith Ellison and Rick Nolan host a field hearing on trade at Richfield City Hall.2015-02-22T23:07:13+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/02/20/union-eyes-growth-in-minnesotas-medical-cannabis-industry/2015-02-20T22:40:43+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/02/20/workers-fair-scheduling-measure-would-restore-work-life-balance/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/web-fairsched-ctul.jpgweb.FairSched-ctulBobby Brown's last paycheck from McDonald's amounted to $14.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/web-fairsched-55.jpgweb.FairSched-55Andy Barno-Iversen, a member of Working America, explains the toll "clopening" – working consecutive closing and opening shifts – takes on workers and their families.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/web-fairsched-moran2.jpgweb.FairSched-moran2Hourly workers listen as Rep. Rena Moran (second from left) describes her bill to bring balance to the state's work scheduling laws.2015-02-20T21:12:53+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/02/16/a-15-minimum-wage-in-minneapolis-backers-look-to-seattle-for-blueprint/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/web-150now-guillermo.jpgweb.150NOW-guillermoGuillermo Lindsey, a McDonald’s worker, member of CTUL, said he usually works 55 hours per week with just one day off to spend with his family. https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/web-15now-scene.jpgweb.15now-sceneKip Hedges, a former baggage handler fired by Delta for publicly supporting 15 Now, addressed a meeting in Minneapolis Sunday night.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/web-15now-sawant.jpgweb.15now-sawantSeattle City Council Member Ksharma Sawant addressed 15 Now supporters in Minneapolis.2015-02-17T02:29:29+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/02/16/turnover-problems-union-staff-want-charter-school-board-to-address-revolving-door/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/web-cse-edminn.jpgweb.CSE-edminnTeachers and staff wore matching blue shirts with gold stars on the back and the text "because our WORKING environment is the students' LEARNING environment" to the CSE board's Jan. 21 meeting. (submitted photo)2015-02-16T23:19:18+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/02/06/update-airserv-reverses-pay-stub-policy-after-receiving-workers-petition/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/web-mnaflcio-landau-2.jpgweb.mnaflcio-landau-2Darcy Landau2015-02-06T22:32:04+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/02/06/cwa-rallies-support-for-members-charged-in-black-lives-matter-protest-at-moa/2015-02-06T22:18:24+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/01/26/delta-absorbed-northwest-and-their-union-but-msp-flight-attendants-didnt-stop-fighting/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/web-iam-fas.jpgweb.IAM-FAsTammy Rustad, a flight attendant from St. Paul, and Robert Clark, flight attendant from Eagan, attended the IAM meet-and-greet last week.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/web-iam-fagroup.jpgweb.IAM-FAgroupMSP-based Delta flight attendants gear up to vote “yes” to joining the IAM during a meet-and-greet event in Bloomington last month.2015-02-02T21:11:03+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/01/28/labor-federation-looks-to-put-union-members-on-path-to-power/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/web-p2p-training.jpgDSC_0127Path to Power trainings took union members through the steps of running for public office.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/web-p2p-barten.jpgDSC_0362Lynn Barton, a child care provider and AFSCME member from Alexandria, joined in a workshop at the Path to Power training. 2015-02-02T21:09:24+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/01/29/how-do-your-wages-stack-up-new-analysis-pinpoints-cost-of-living-in-minnesota/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/web-wa-bree.jpgweb-WA-breeBree Halverson is statewide director of Working America, an organization of workers without the benefit of a union on their jobs.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/cost_of_living.jpgcost_of_living2015-02-02T21:08:54+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/02/02/films-stories-lectures-celebrate-black-history-month-at-east-side-freedom-library/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/blackhistorymonth2.jpgblackhistorymonth22015-02-02T21:06:50+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/01/30/shar-knutson-2015-legislative-session-presents-challenges-opportunities/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/web-mnaflcio-conv-knutson.jpgweb.MNAFLCIO-Conv-knutson2015-01-30T18:33:22+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/01/20/five-running-for-st-paul-city-council-gain-labor-endorsement/2015-01-28T16:16:14+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/01/15/seiu-home-care-workers-reach-tentative-agreement-with-state/2015-01-26T22:35:35+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/01/23/unions-organizing-gains-outpaced-by-overall-job-growth-in-2014/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/bls-logo.jpgBLS Logo2015-01-23T18:48:45+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/01/15/airserv-workers-take-on-companys-standby-scheduling/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/web-msppetition.jpgweb.MSPpetitionA petition signed by 225 workers calls on Airserv to provide hard copies of workers' paycheck stubs.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/web-msppetition-group.jpgweb.MSPpetition-groupAirserv workers deliver a petition to a representative of the Metropolitan Airports Commission.2015-01-15T22:54:23+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/01/14/minnesota-state-local-taxes-fairer-than-most-report-finds/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/web-itep-1.jpgweb.ITEP-12015-01-14T19:22:00+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/01/13/delta-flight-attendants-file-for-historic-union-election/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/web-msp15now-flightattendants.jpgweb.MSP15Now-flightattendantsPro-union Delta flight attendants based at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport joined a rally last month in support of fired Delta baggage handler Kip Hedges: (L to R) Julianna Helminski, Laurie Gandrud, Dotty Malinsky and Tammy Rustad.2015-01-13T18:01:58+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/01/07/minnesota-afl-cio-sponsors-candidate-training/2015-01-08T22:16:17+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/01/08/move-mn-pitches-10-year-plan-to-fund-needed-transportation-improvements/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/movemn.pngMoveMN2015-01-08T22:15:51+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/01/08/freedom-writers-screening-at-east-side-freedom-library/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/hilary_swank_in_freedom_writers_wallpaper_1_800.jpghilary_swank_in_freedom_writers_wallpaper_1_8002015-01-07T17:45:44+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/12/15/airport-workers-win-paid-sick-leave-continue-fight-to-reinstate-fired-delta-worker/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/web-macmeeting-kip.jpgweb.MACmeeting-kipFired Delta worker Kip Hedges speaks during the open forum portion of the MAC meeting. "I can assure everyone here that I, for sure, am not going to stop doing what I’m doing," he said.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/web-macmeeting-sickdays.jpgweb.MACmeeting-sickdaysMembers of the 15 Now coalition stand in support of Ahmed Ahmed, who testified at the Metropolitan Airports Commission meeting today in favor of a proposed paid leave policy, passed by commissioners later in the meeting2015-01-07T17:41:53+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2015/01/06/minnesota-unions-make-case-for-sandpiper-oil-pipeline/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/web-sandpiper_6.jpgweb.Sandpiper_6Supporters of the pipeline wore stickers to the public hearing.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/sanpipermainlinerip19nov2014.jpgSanpiperMainlineRIP19Nov2014The proposed Sandpiper route through northern Minnesota.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/web-sandpiper_1.jpgweb.Sandpiper_1Phillip Wallace, a representative of the United Association of Pipeliners Local 798, testifies at the public hearing on the proposed Sandpiper project.2015-01-07T17:41:31+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/12/17/bill-moore-to-act-together-weve-got-to-get-together/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/web-postalservice-bill.jpgweb.postalservice-bill2014-12-17T14:50:55+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/12/05/airport-workers-rally-behind-delta-worker-fired-for-activism/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/web-msp15now-march.jpgweb.MSP15Now-marchIn December 2014, more than 200 people joined a march in support of establishing $15 as a minimum wage at MSP Airport.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/web-msp15now-ellison.jpgweb.MSP15Now-ellisonU.S. Rep. Keith Ellison speaks in support of fired Delta baggage handler Kip Hedges (blue coat) at a rally at MSP Airport.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/web-msp15-workers.jpgweb.MSP15-workers2014-12-16T23:12:43+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/12/04/nationwide-strike-draws-50-fast-food-workers-from-twin-cities-video/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/web-fastfood-outside.jpgweb.FastFood-outsideA demonstration in support of striking fast-food workers shut down traffic on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/web-fastfood-insidewide.jpgweb.FastFood-insidewideStriking fast food workers occupy a Burger King in south Minneapolis.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/web-fastfood-inside2.jpgweb.FastFood-inside2Striking fast food workers are demanding $15 per hour and union rights.2014-12-16T00:01:00+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/11/29/workers-strike-walmart-retail-cleaning-contractors-on-black-friday/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/blackfriday-scene.jpgBlackFriday-sceneBlack Friday demonstrators march from Midway Walmart to McDonald's in St. Paul.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/web-blackfriday-mcdonalds.jpgweb.BlackFriday-mcdonaldsGuillermo Lindsay (R) is a McDonald's worker active in CTUL's organizing campaign. He says workers coming in while sick is a problem at the restaurant where he works.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/web-blackfriday-sign.jpgweb.BlackFriday-sign2014-12-09T22:36:23+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/12/03/holidays-bring-increased-stress-for-many-workers-but-help-is-available/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/team-box.jpgUA layout_UA layout2014-12-02T20:56:09+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/12/15/labor-chorus-invites-new-members-to-open-house/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/web-laborchorus-solidarity.jpgweb.laborchorus-solidarityThe Twin Cities Labor Chorus performed a benefit concern in the Labor Pavilion on the State Fairgrounds earlier this year.2014-12-02T20:32:54+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/12/02/fundraising-push-supports-nellie-stone-johnson-bust-in-capitol/2014-12-02T20:15:36+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/12/01/community-conversations-around-responsible-banking-begin-dec-3/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/esl-bank-banner.jpgesl-bank-banner2014-12-01T20:08:06+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/11/19/forum-to-consider-east-metros-transportation-issues/2014-12-01T19:50:27+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/11/20/as-negotiations-stall-cambridge-nurses-rally-community-behind-safe-patient-care/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/web-mnacambridge-picket11.jpgweb.MNAcambridge-picket1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/web-mnacambridge-williams.jpgweb.MNAcambridge-williamsKatie Williams is a member of the MNA's negotiating team at Cambridge Medical Center.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/web-mnacambridge-picket.jpgweb.MNAcambridge-picketNurses stage informational picketing outside Cambridge Medical Center, raising awareness of staffing cuts that, nurses say, threaten patient safety.2014-12-01T19:50:10+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/11/28/video-black-friday-march-in-st-paul/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/web-blackfriday-strikers.jpgweb.BlackFriday-strikersFour Walmart workers from Apple Valley joined Black Friday strikes this year.2014-11-28T19:36:23+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/11/18/low-wage-workers-announce-black-friday-week-of-action/2014-11-19T00:08:28+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/10/31/parental-leave-policy-a-giant-leap-forward-for-city-of-st-paul-employees/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/st-paul.gifst-paul2014-10-31T16:37:28+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/10/31/a-governor-who-will-go-all-scott-walker-on-minnesota-no-thanks-unions-say/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/rlf-ge_layout-1.jpgRLF-GE_Layout 1https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/graphic-front1114.jpgUA layout_UA layout2014-10-31T13:31:23+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/10/30/nlrb-north-memorial-responded-to-staffing-campaign-with-harassment-retaliation/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/web-mna-northmemoria_9721.jpgweb.MNA-NorthMemoria_9721Union nurses and health care workers picketed outside North Memorial June 26.2014-10-31T12:37:49+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/10/29/dayton-dfl-legislators-reversed-trend-of-dwindling-support-for-schools/2014-10-30T19:19:38+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/10/30/income-on-the-rise-in-daytons-minnesota-falling-in-walkers-wisconsin/2014-10-30T19:17:43+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/10/28/collective-bargaining-under-attack-in-wisconsin-on-the-rise-in-minnesota/2014-10-30T19:15:58+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/10/29/as-election-day-nears-unions-join-rally-to-get-minnesotans-to-the-polls/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/web-gotvdfl2.jpgweb.GOTVDFL2Mike Obermueller, the labor-endorsed candidate in the 2nd Congressional District, took a selfie with volunteers from the Laborers union.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/web-gotvdfl1.jpgweb.GOTVDFL1After the rally, labor-endorsed Gov. Mark Dayton posed for photos with union volunteers like retired Machinist Mary Sansom.2014-10-29T18:24:00+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/10/21/shop-ridgedale-center-at-your-own-risk-building-trades-warn/2014-10-27T17:00:18+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/10/24/east-side-freedom-library-announces-film-series-major-grant-funding/2014-10-22T16:56:06+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/10/22/union-advocate-newspaper-website-win-awards/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ilca-logo.pngilca-logo2014-10-24T00:46:23+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/10/23/richard-trumka-the-choice-we-face-nov-4/2014-10-22T16:25:38+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/10/16/volunteer-pipefitters-tune-up-furnaces-for-homeowners-in-need/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/web-heatson-mahoney.jpgweb.heatson-mahoney2014-10-16T17:44:00+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/10/08/ibew-local-110-members-help-expand-disabled-veterans-rest-camp/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/web-ibew-vetscamp2.jpgweb.IBEW-VetsCamp2Local 110 apprentices Eddie Guzman (R) and Hnia Her install a pedestal at the new campground.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/web-ibew-vetscamp1.jpgweb.IBEW-VetsCamp12014-10-08T17:32:49+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/10/07/workers-call-out-johnson-for-opposing-minimum-wage-increases/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/web-mnaflcio-landau.jpgweb.mnaflcio-landauDarcy Landau, a wheelchair agent at MSP International Airport, questioned Jeff Johnson's opposition to minimum wage increases as Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson looked on.2014-10-07T18:53:00+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/10/07/takeaction-employees-unionize-join-newspaper-communications-guild/2014-10-07T15:25:05+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/09/25/airport-workers-confront-delta-ceo-during-minneapolis-luncheon/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/airportworkersunitedlogohead1.pngAirportWorkersUnitedLogoHead12014-09-26T16:48:17+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/09/26/electrical-workers-crash-bonfes-open-house/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/web-ibew-bonfe-card.jpgweb.IBEW-bonfe-cardBonfe's, a non-union contractor, mailed open-house invitations to members of IBEW Local 110 in an apparent attempt to "poach" skilled workers.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/web-ibew-bonfe.jpgweb.IBEW-BonfeIBEW Local 110 members (L to R) Jaime Hubbard, Dan Crawmer and Ray Lee called out Bonfe's for not paying area-standard wages and benefits to its electricians.2014-09-26T16:47:36+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/09/29/freedom-library-presents-making-st-paul-work-for-working-people/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/williammahoney.jpgwilliammahoneyWilliam Mahoney, former editor of The Union Advocate and mayor of St. Paul, will be among the subjects of the panel discussion.2014-09-25T19:44:21+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/09/26/bobby-kasper-we-cant-afford-to-let-complacency-set-in/2014-09-25T19:33:26+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/09/18/afscme-members-restock-neighbors-inc-food-shelf/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/web-afscme-food.jpgweb.afscme-foodJen Guertin of AFSCME St. Paul Clerical Local 2508 loads food donations bound for Neighbors Inc. (AFSCME Council 5 photo)2014-09-18T16:09:03+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/09/04/twin-cities-fast-food-workers-strike-for-higher-wages-union-rights/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/web-fastfoodstrike-strikers.jpgweb.fastfoodstrike-strikersStriking workers from the Uptown McDonald's include (L to R) Eneida Jaimes, Nakia Joseph, Guillermo Lindsay, Tarcila Cruz and Maritza Vidal, with Jayleen Mendez.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/web-fastfoodstrike3.jpgweb.fastfoodstrike3https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/web-fastfoodstrike.jpgweb.fastfoodstrikeStriking workers rally inside a McDonald's in Uptown Minneapolis.2014-09-15T21:39:30+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/09/15/dayton-allegations-of-union-payback-reckless-irresponsible-and-wrong/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/web-afscme-dayton3.jpgweb.AFSCME-Dayton3Delegates cheer Gov. Mark Dayton's arrival on the floor of the AFSCME Council 5 convention.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/web-afscme-dayton-2.jpgweb.AFSCME-Dayton-2Gov. Mark Dayton poses for a selfie with a delegate to the AFSCME Council 5 convention.2014-09-15T21:38:47+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/09/15/report-no-earned-sick-time-for-41-percent-of-minnesota-workers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/web-paidsickdays1.jpgweb.paidsickdays1Activists in St. Paul rallied in 2008 in support of expanding workers' access to paid sick time.2014-09-15T15:41:55+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/08/28/in-minneapolis-hundreds-rally-against-social-securitys-closed-door-policy/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/web-afge-ss.jpgweb.AFGE-SSAbout 200 AFGE members joined the rally outside the Minneapolis Social Security field office.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/web-afge-ss-retiree.jpgweb.AFGE-SS-retireeMarie Milsten-Fiedler of Minneapolis relies on face-to-face service provided by Social Security employees.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/web-afge-ss-cox.jpgweb.AFGE-SS-coxAFGE President David Cox speaks to the crowd in Minneapolis.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/web-afge-ss-ellison.jpgweb.AFGE-SS-ellisonU.S. Rep. Keith Ellison (R) leads a rally outside the Social Security office in Minneapolis, which has reduced its service hours.2014-09-04T21:15:32+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/09/02/twin-cities-workers-will-join-fast-food-strikes-nationwide/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ctul-final-logo1.jpgCTUL-final-logo12014-09-02T21:34:39+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/08/29/laborers-inaugural-family-picnic-raises-23000-for-charities/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/web-laborers-picnic1.jpgweb.laborers-picnic12014-08-29T17:21:54+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/08/29/bobby-kasper-labor-day-reminds-us-whats-at-stake-in-november/2014-08-29T16:39:31+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/08/28/sandy-pappas-honoring-the-legacy-of-american-workers/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/65pappas.jpg65PappasSenate President Sandy Pappas2014-08-28T20:19:39+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/08/27/home-care-workers-win-historic-election/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/web-seiuhcvote-scene.jpgweb.SEIUHCvote-scenehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/web-seiuhcvote-speaker.jpgweb.SEIUHCvote-speakerYankuba Fadera, a home care worker from Maplewood, also works as an emergency room technician in a union-organized hospital.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/web-seiuhcvote-cheer.jpgweb.SEIUHCvote-cheerPro-union home health care workers celebrated the results of their organizing election last August.2014-08-28T19:52:42+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/08/25/east-side-freedom-library-program-to-consider-labor-days-origins/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/cartoon.jpgcartoon2014-08-27T17:16:05+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/08/26/panel-women-workers-making-gains-in-minnesota-but-work-toward-equity-remains/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/web-wesa-panel.jpgweb.WESA-panelMinnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson introduces state lawmakers (L to R) Erin Murphy, Sandy Pappas and Katie Sieben.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/web-wesa-scene.jpgweb.WESA-sceneSue Scott, a union performer who appears on “A Prairie Home Companion,” moderates a panel discussion on women's economic security at the Minnesota AFL-CIO Labor Pavilion.2014-08-26T21:49:01+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/08/21/union-contractor-mcgough-recognized-for-outreach-to-military-families/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/web-mcgough-veterans.jpgweb.McGough-veteransVeterans in the crowd are recognized during the Yellow Ribbon Company proclamation ceremony.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/web-mcgough-proclamation.jpgweb.McGough-proclamationVeterans and their families who work at McGough join Gov. Mark Dayton during the Yellow Ribbon Company proclamation ceremony.2014-08-25T20:28:37+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/08/25/peter-rachleff-turbulent-history-sheds-light-on-labor-days-relevance-today/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/esfl-rachleff.jpgESFL-rachleffPeter Rachleff is professor of history a President of the East Side Freedom Library.2014-08-25T20:22:14+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/08/22/1987/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/web-statefair14-49ers.jpgweb.StateFair14-49ershttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/web-statefair14-fire.jpgweb.StateFair14-fireSt. Paul Firefighter Dominic Novak, a member of Fire Fighters Local 21, demonstrates how not to put out a grease fire at the Labor Pavilion.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/web-statefair-remember34.jpgweb.statefair-remember34Linda Leighton, a descendent of one of the leaders of the 1934 Teamsters strike, is enlisted support for a historic monument in Minneapolis at the Minnesota State Fair last year.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/web-statefair14-workingamerica.jpgweb.StateFair14-workingamericaJess Alexander demonstrates Working America's "scheduling puzzle."https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/web-statefair14-afscme.jpgweb.StateFair14-afscmeActive and retired members of AFSCME Council 5 support transportation funding at the Fair: (L to R) Tony Peterson, Judy Schultz and Christine Main.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/web-statefair14-postal.jpgweb.StateFair14-postalhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/web-statefair-smw10.jpgweb.StateFair-smw10Ken Young of Sheet Metal Workers Local 10 puts the finishing touches on a copper rose at the Labor Pavilion on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.2014-08-22T17:01:56+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/08/18/moral-mondays-leader-joins-march-for-equity-in-minneapolis/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/web-equity-march2.jpgweb.equity-march2Activists march down Nicollet Mall after Barber's speech. The March for Equity was organized by the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/web-equity-spft.jpgweb.equity-spftSt. Paul Federation of Teachers members at the March for Equity included Kimberly Colbert, Leah Lindemann, President Denise Rodriguez, Rebecca Bauer, Sue Snyder, Erica Schatzlein, Nick Faber and Ellen Olsen. https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/web-equity-rev.jpgweb.equity-revRev. Dr. William Barber II speaks to a crowd of more than 150 people in Peavey Plaza before the Minneapolis teachers' March for Equity.2014-08-21T17:24:46+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/08/20/pipe-trades-mayo-clinic-team-up-for-cancer-research/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/web-pipetradesgolf-president.jpgweb.PipeTradesGolf-presidentUA General President William Hite (R) traveled to St. Paul with his Mayo Clinic doctor, Keith Stewart.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/web-pipetradesgolf-dayton.jpgweb.PipeTradesGolf-daytonMinnesota Gov. Mark Dayton (R), pictured with United Association General President William Hite (L) and Pipefitters Local 455 Business Manager Richard Magler, congratulated UA leaders on their work to raise more than $1 million for cancer research at the Mayo Clinic.2014-08-20T17:20:45+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/08/18/fundraiser-for-displaced-food-workers-sept-8/2014-08-18T14:55:13+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/08/07/boots-on-the-ground-provide-labors-edge-in-2014/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/labor2014-mn_0.pngLABOR2014-MN_0https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/web-campaignschool-cwa.jpgweb.CampaignSchool-cwaLinda Yang (L) and Diana Hill, both members of CWA Local 7250, put their skills into action during a phone bank at the Labor 2014 campaign school in St. Paul.2014-08-07T20:34:57+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/08/05/fairview-lakes-nurses-make-progress-on-staffing-with-contract/2014-08-05T17:24:23+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/07/24/laborers-press-minnetonka-school-board-to-back-independent-investigation-of-child-labor-charges/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/5631_laborers_1.jpg5631_Laborers_12014-08-05T17:19:22+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/08/01/at-convention-building-trades-look-to-keep-momentum-going/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/web-btconvention-dayton.jpgweb.BTConvention-daytonGov. Mark Dayton greets Building Trades delegates at their annual convention.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/btconvention-doli.jpgBTConvention-doliJessica Looman, an assistant commissioner at the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, addresses Building Trades delegates.2014-08-01T18:20:29+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/07/30/trades-showcase-apprenticeship-programs-at-construct-tomorrow-career-fair/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/apprentices-teen.jpgapprentices-teenMaria Meza, who graduated from St. Paul Johnson in the spring, will enter the Carpenters union's apprenticeship program this fall.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/web-apprentices-ironworkers.jpgweb.apprentices-ironworkersRavinia Walker (R), a 21-year-old from St. Paul, watched as M.J. Fackler, a second-year apprentice with Ironworkers Local 512, demonstrated different methods of using wire to tie rebar together.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/web-apprentices-49ers.jpgweb.apprentices-49ersBrett Rickert, 20, of Avon attended as part of his curriculum at the Department of Labor & Industry’s Humphrey Job Corps, a free program that provides students 1,000 hours of pre-apprenticeship training in the basics of construction work.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/web-apprentices-455.jpgweb.apprentices-455James, an Edina resident who attended the Construct Tomorrow event with Big Brothers Big Sisters, solders his first pipe at the Pipefitters Local 455 booth.2014-07-30T22:10:53+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/07/24/east-side-stories-will-find-new-home-at-freedom-library/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/esfl-peter.jpgesfl-peterThe shelves are mostly empty now, but Peter Rachleff hopes to move collections into the East Side Freedom Library by September, after replacing the building's roof.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/esfl-bldg.jpgesfl-bldg2014-08-11T20:38:51+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/07/25/dunn-retires-after-nearly-three-decades-of-leadership-at%e2%80%88teamsters-service-bureau/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dunn-mug.jpgdunn-mugJean Dunn2014-08-06T14:20:08+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/07/23/dakota-premium-last-packinghouse-in-south-st-paul-shuts-down-indefinitely/2014-07-23T21:19:05+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/07/24/labor-2014-kicks-off-with-campaign-school-days-of-action/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/vote-button.jpegvote button2014-07-23T21:11:08+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/07/24/st-paul-home-care-worker-maggie-doran-why-im-voting-yes/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/mug-voices0814.jpgmug-voices08142014-07-23T20:33:42+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/07/16/minnesota-afl-cio-adds-organizing-director/2014-07-23T20:11:44+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/07/16/carpenters-union-plans-vintage-car-show-aug-9-in-st-paul/2014-07-23T17:14:01+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/07/23/letter-carrier-walks-the-300-mile-walk-to-fight-hunger/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/nalc-logo.jpgNALC-LOGOhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/web-mnmiracle-fitch.jpgweb.MNmiracle-fitchRetired letter carrier Gary Fitch will walk 300 miles in August to raise money for hunger relief.2014-07-23T17:13:21+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/07/11/labor-sing-to-benefit-afl-cio-community-services/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/web-laborchorus-director.jpgweb.laborchorus-director2014-07-11T19:27:23+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/07/10/jennifer-munt-lets-move-minnesota-in-2015/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/munt-mug.jpgmunt-mug2014-07-10T16:30:06+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/07/09/unions-raise-safety-concerns-at-ridgedale-mall-construction-site/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/web-ridgedale-picket.jpgweb.Ridgedale-picketMembers of several Building Trades unions picketed outside Ridgedale in July.2014-07-22T07:03:16+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/07/08/home-care-workers-invisible-no-more-after-filing-for-historic-union-election/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/web-seiu-homecare-tylernicole.jpgweb.SEIU-homecare-tylernicoleNicole Taras, a recipient of in-home care who has muscular dystrophy, traveled to the BMS with her partner and part-time care provider, Tyler Frank. https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/web-seiu-homecare-winick.jpgweb.SEIU-homecare-winickPat Winick said she wouldn’t have been able to remain in her South Minneapolis home after suffering multiple brain injuries if it weren’t for the care she receives from state-subsidized home health workers.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/web-seiu-homecare-spikanikki.jpgweb.SEIU-homecare-spikanikkiNikki Villavicencio (L) and home care worker Sumer Spika lead a celebration outside the Bureau of Mediation Services after workers filed for a historic statewide election.2014-07-08T22:57:56+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/06/20/hamline-adjunct-faculty-members-vote-to-join-union/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/10460724_10152289884488893_7189299118090911965_n.jpg10460724_10152289884488893_7189299118090911965_nhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/seiu-local-284.pngSEIU-Local-2842014-06-24T18:54:17+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/06/24/nurses-support-workers-unite-for-safe-staffing-at-north-memorial-hospital/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/web-mna-nmemorial-staff.jpgweb.mna-nmemorial-staffPresidents Linda Hamilton (MNA), Jamie Gulley (SEIU Healthcare MN) and Bobby Kasper (St. Paul Regional Labor Federat-ion) walked the picket line together.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/web-mna-group.jpgweb.MNA-group2014-06-24T18:53:43+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/06/16/airport-workers-disability-rights-advocates-join-in-push-for-higher-wages/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/web-msp-arrests2.jpgweb.MSP-arrests2Police arrest Darrell Paulsen, a leader in the disability-rights organization ADAPT.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/web-msp-arrests6.jpgweb.MSP-arrests6Airserv worker Abera Siyoum marches with his daughter Coket.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/web-msp-arrests5.jpgweb.MSP-arrests5https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/web-msp-arrests.jpgweb.MSP-arrestsDemonstrators block traffic outside Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, protesting low wages and poor conditions for workers who provide services to travelers with disabilities.2014-06-20T21:14:41+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/06/20/an-engine-for-economic-growth-green-lines-opening-draws-big-crowds/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/web-greenline-movemn2.jpgweb.greenline-movemn2Abby Tomasek wore a cardboard light-rail costume to the ribbon cutting. She and other activists used the event as an opportunity to sign transit-users up for MoveMN, an advocacy group pushing broad investments in the state's transportation infrastructure.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/web-greenline-ribbon.jpgweb.greenline-ribbonCity, county, state and federal funding made the Green Line a reality, and elected officials from all four levels of government helped cut the ribbon at the Green Line's Opening Day celebration outside Union Depot. (UA photo by Mike Weerts)2014-06-20T21:00:34+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/05/27/nurses-union-launches-campaign-urging-patients-to-insist-on-an-rn/2014-06-20T15:29:46+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/06/17/with-support-from-bonding-bill-mn-workers-memorial-garden-nears-completion/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/web-workermemgarden-tall.jpgweb.WorkerMemGarden-tallhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/web-workermemgarden-group.jpgweb.WorkerMemGarden-groupJudy Grudem served as treasurer for fundraising around the Workers Memorial Garden. She and Harry Melander (R) will serve on a committee to guide artists who will complete the memorial wall with a ceramic mural. Grudem's father, David Roe, conceived the idea for a memorial 15 years ago.2014-06-18T15:33:58+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/06/18/new-endorsements-give-shape-to-minnesota-afl-cios-2014-political-push/2014-06-18T15:33:15+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/06/11/after-years-of-fighting-janitors-celebrate-historic-agreement-with-target/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/web-ctul-target-group.jpgweb.CTUL-target-groupRetail cleaning workers and supporters of their worker center, CTUL, celebrate a breakthrough agreement with Target to protect workers' rights.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/web-ctul-target-dominguez.jpgweb.CTUL-target-dominguezLucilla Dominguez (L) speaks at a press conference during CTUL's victory celebration. Veronica Mendez translates.2014-06-11T20:28:32+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/06/10/union-depot-rehab-provided-big-return-on-public-investment-study-finds/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/st_paul_union_depot_interior_renovation.jpgst_paul_union_depot_interior_renovation2014-06-10T20:24:01+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/06/06/striking-workers-from-twin-cities-join-protests-outside-walmart-shareholder-meeting/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/our_walmart_logo.jpgour_walmart_logohttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/walmart-walkout.jpgwalmart-walkoutMoronica Owens and Sheena Kennedy inform their manager at the Brooklyn Center Walmart that they are going on strike. He walked away from them. "I wanted him to know, this is exactly why I’m going on strike, to hear why I’m doing this," Owens said. "He didn’t want to hear it at all."2014-06-06T19:46:08+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/06/05/judy-wahlberg-the-sexist-agenda-hidden-in-harris-v-quinn/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/res-1774437987.jpgres-1774437987AFSCME Council 5 President Judy Wahlberg2014-06-05T16:50:52+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/06/04/twin-cities-workers-join-nationwide-walmart-strike/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/web-walmartstrike-wall.jpgweb.WalmartStrike-wallThe Walmart Wall of Inequality.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/web-walmartstrike14-striker.jpgweb.WalmartStrike14-strikerU.S. Rep Keith Ellison hugs Cantare Davunt, who walked out of her job at Walmart in Apple Valley to join the OUR Walmart strike.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/web-walmartstrike14-picket.jpgweb.WalmartStrike14-picketSupporters set up a picket line outside the Walmart in Brooklyn Center, where two associates, members of OUR Walmart, are on strike this week.2014-06-05T20:00:58+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/06/03/deal-with-postal-service-lands-staples-on-labors-dont-buy-list/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/staples-dont-buy.jpgstaples-dont-buy2014-06-03T17:05:58+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/06/02/afscme-members-lend-ramsey-county-golf-courses-a-steady-hand-amid-changes/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/web-golf-keller.jpgweb.golf-kellerKeller maintence workers Mark Newton (L) and Eric Swanson.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/web-golf-goodrich.jpgweb.golf-goodrich2014-05-28T17:07:28+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/05/28/franken-earns-healthworks%e2%80%88hero-award-for-advocacy-on-behalf-of-taft-hartley-funds/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/10256092_850315934984129_2647938235157450309_o.jpg10256092_850315934984129_2647938235157450309_oHealthWORKS Chair Jim Hynes (L) gives Sen. Al Franken a tour of the Health Fair after presenting the senator with the HealthWORKS Hero Award. (photo submitted)2014-05-28T16:56:06+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/05/28/twin-cities-letter-carriers-deliver-over-1-million-pounds-in-annual-food-drive/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/web-nalc-fooddrive-carrier.jpgweb.NALC-fooddrive-carrierClaudia Espino, a member of St. Paul Letter Carriers Branch 28, dropped off food at the distribution site in Sun Ray Cub Foods’ parking lot. https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/web-nalc-fooddrive-ssp3.jpgweb.NALC-fooddrive-ssp3Vicki Beebe, a Community Services liaison for the St. Paul Regional Labor Federation, assisted Letter Carrier Jon Denardo to unload his truck outside the Neighbors Inc. food shelf in South St. Paul.2014-05-28T16:36:17+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/06/01/when-it-comes-to-home-improvement-skip-the-hassle-hire-union/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ibew-habitat-web6.jpgibew-habitat-web6https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/framing10.jpgframing102014-05-28T16:30:13+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/05/30/omara-receives-st-paul-labor-federations-humanitarian-award/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/rlfmtg-biz.jpgRLFmtg-bizSt. Paul RLF President Bobby Kasper presents Biz O’Mara with the 2013 Humanitarian Award for her career as liaison between labor and United Way.2014-05-28T16:21:40+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/05/29/bobby-kasper-super-bowl-will-showcase-union-workers/2014-05-28T16:17:25+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/05/20/transit-workers-enlist-riders-in-fight-for-better-public-transportation/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/web-aturally-munt.jpgweb.ATUrally-munt“Bus drivers every day connect people to work, to school, to their dreams. They connect people to a better life. There is dignity in that work," Met Council Member Jennifer Munt said. Munt also works as Communications Director for AFSCME Council 5.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/web-aturally-signs.jpgweb.ATUrally-signshttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/web-aturally-metrotransit.jpgweb.ATUrally-metrotransitMetro Transit GM Brian Lamb speaks during the "Transit Tuesday" rally, which took place next to the Government Plaza light-rail stop.2014-05-28T04:52:39+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/05/23/lunds-gives-downtown-st-paul-a-full-service-union-grocery-store/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/web-lunds-outside.jpgweb.lunds-outsidehttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/web-lunds-deli2.jpgweb.lunds-deli2Deli workers celebrate the store's grand opening (L to R): Bartara Gonzales, Alaina Moseng and Kristina Kong.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/lunds-deli1.jpglunds-deli1Bartara Gonzales serves a customer at the deli inside Lunds' downtown location.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/web-lunds-checkout.jpgweb.lunds-checkoutUFCW Local 1189 members Diane Kramer (L) and Jillian Roemer ring up the first two customers on Lunds' first day open for business downtown St. Paul.2014-05-23T19:30:03+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/05/23/unions-dayton-dfl-legislators-delivered-for-working-families/2014-05-22T21:57:04+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/05/22/for-building-trades-states-infrastructure-investments-mean-millions-of-work-hours/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/buildingtrades-logo.jpgbuildingtrades-logo2014-05-22T21:42:21+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/05/22/in-forest-lake-electrical-workers-picket-city-hall-construction-site/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/web-ibewforestlake.jpgweb.IBEWForestLakeMembers of IBEW Local 110 picket the non-union entrance to the construction site of Forest Lake's new City Hall. Picketing, from L to R, are Gary Kispert, Mike Finamore and John Vejtruba.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/web-ibewforestlake-local34.jpgweb.IBEWForestLake-local34Heat and Frost Insulators Local 34 protested alongside IBEW members on the Forest Lake City Hall construction site, targeting a non-union insulating contractor. Holding the banner, from L to R, are Brandon Sebesta, Robin Carlen and Angela Sheehan.2014-05-22T19:23:50+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/05/05/help-letter-carriers-stamp-out-hunger-may-10/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/stamp-out-hunger.jpgStamp-Out-Hunger2014-05-09T17:15:57+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/05/07/macalester-wont-stay-neutral-in-faculty-union-vote/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/web-mac-students.jpgweb.mac-studentshttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/web-mac-prof.jpgweb.mac-profEric Otremba, a visiting professor of history at Macalester, thanks students for organizing Contingent Faculty Awareness Week.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/web-mac-ellison.jpgweb.mac-ellisonU.S. Rep. Keith Ellison urges Macalester to remain neutral during contingent faculty's organizing drive.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/web-mac-mc.jpgweb.mac-mcMacalester sophomore Julia Gay leads a rally during Contingent Faculty Appreciation Week on campus.2014-05-07T22:11:22+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/05/06/nellie-stone-johnson-scholarship-deadline-is-may-31/2014-05-06T16:44:32+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/05/06/hastings-nurses-ok-contract-with-allina/2014-05-06T16:22:52+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/05/06/panel-explores-new-approaches-to-building-a-better-economy/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/web-untoldstories-ourwalmart.jpgweb.untoldstories-OURwalmartCantaré Davunt, a Walmart associate, borrows adjunct professor Ann Winkler-Morley's visual aids during a panel discussion on low-wage jobs.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/web-untoldstories-prof.jpgweb.untoldstories-profAnne Winkler-Morey holds a picture of Mary Vojtko, the late adjunct professor at Duquesne University whose death last year drew national attention to declining wages, hours and benefits for adjuncts nationwide.2014-05-06T15:22:18+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/04/29/plumbers-mark-20-years-of-community-service-through-waters-off/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/web-watersoff-award.jpgweb.watersoff-awardGov. Mark Dayton presented Marcy Paulson of Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington County with an award honoring the agency’s contribution to Water’s Off.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/web-watersoff-repair.jpgweb.watersoff-repairJerry Regenscheid, a member of St. Paul Plumbers Local 34, installed a new faucet for a St. Paul homeowner during the union’s “Water’s Off” day of service April 5.2014-05-20T15:39:37+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/05/01/a-model-for-disaster-report-details-naftas-impact-20-years-after-implementation/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/web-nafta-penny.jpgweb.nafta-pennyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/web-nafta-streets.jpgweb.nafta-streetshttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/web-nafta-sidebyside.jpgProject2_Layout 1NAFTA drew protests in Minnesota before its implementation (left), but debate surrounding the model for trade it established 20 years ago continues with the TPP today (right).https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/web-nafta-1.jpgweb.nafta-1Activists in Northfield protested NAFTA more than 20 years ago in this Union Advocate file photo.2014-05-01T16:51:13+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/04/30/postal-workers-to-staples-the-u-s-mail-is-not-for-sale/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/web-staples-kasper.jpgweb.staples-kasperSt. Paul Regional Labor Federation President Bobby Kasper speaks at the Stop Staples rally in Roseville.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/web-staples-seide.jpgweb.staples-seideAFSCME Council 5's Eliot Seide pledges support for postal workers.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/web-staples-march.jpgweb.staples-marchSupporters of the Stop Staples campaign march outside the Roseville location during a nationwide day of action.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/web-staples-staples.jpgweb.staples-staples2014-04-30T20:40:14+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/05/02/untold-stories-continues-with-labor-history-events-in-may/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/history-tour.jpghistory-tour2014-04-29T21:14:36+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/05/01/barb-kucera-twenty-years-ago-juarez-trip-gave-early-glimpse-of-post-nafta-world/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/web-anapra_children.jpgweb.Anapra_childrenThese children at a missionary-run school in the shantytown of Anapra are the next generation growing up under the legacy of NAFTA. (Photo courtesy of the Missionary Society of St. Columban.)https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/mug-kucera.jpgmug-kucera2014-04-29T21:07:36+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/04/30/mlk-vigil-brings-prayers-for-deportations-to-stop/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/web-immigration-vigil2.jpgweb.immigration-vigil2hurch member Steve Belton welcomes immigrant-rights activists, calling the issue “a matter of justice.”https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/web-immigration-vigil1.jpgweb.immigration-vigil1Park Methodist Church in Minneapolis hosted a vigil on the anniversary of MLK’s assassination.2014-04-29T20:58:46+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/05/01/unions-backed-comprehensive-immigration-reform-bill-10-years-ago-and-still-do/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/web-archives-may.jpgweb.archives-mayThe Union Advocate ran this cartoon in May 1964, celebrating an agreement brokered by President Lyndon Johnson to end a four-and-a-half-year dispute between railroad companies and their unions. In an address to the nation, Johnson praised both sides, and called the agreement a victory for collective bargaining. “I tell you quite frankly there are few events that give me more faith in my country and more pride in the free, collective bargaining process,” he said.2014-05-01T14:04:54+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/04/29/ken-peterson-job-safety-and-workers-memorial-day/2014-04-29T20:44:19+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/04/29/minimum-wage-victory-showcases-potential-of-labor-community-partnerships/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/web-minwage-dayton.jpgweb.minwage-daytonSurrounded by legislative supporters and members of the Raise the Wage Coalition, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton signed a bill increasing the minimum wage to $9.50 by 2016 – and indexing it to inflation.2014-04-29T19:53:40+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/04/28/trades-remember-the-fallen-renew-call-for-safety-in-workers-memorial-day-ceremony/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/web-wmd2014-valek.jpgweb.wmd2014-valekOperating Engineers Local 49 member John Valek died last fall during work on the new ballpark downtown St. Paul.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/web-wmd2014-coleman.jpgweb.wmd2014-colemanSt. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman delivers remarks during the Building Trades' Workers Memorial Day ceremony.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/web-wmd2014-a.jpgweb.wmd2014-aSt. Paul and Minneapolis Building Trades unions' Workers Memorial Day observances on the State Capitol grounds, have been canceled this year due to COVID-19. (file photo)2014-04-29T16:02:02+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/04/02/postal-unions-plan-stop-staples-protests-april-24/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/stop-staples-275.pngstop-staples-2752014-04-11T00:35:13+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/04/02/untold-stories-series-to-celebrate-labor-history-with-free-public-events/2014-04-02T15:54:24+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/04/04/applications-for-minnesota-union-leadership-program-accepted-through-may-23/2014-04-02T15:44:58+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/04/03/a-stinging-defeat-on-labor-relations-bill-75-years-ago/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/web-archives-cartoon.jpgweb.archives-cartoonhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/web-archives-transitstrike.jpgweb.archives-transitstrike2014-04-02T15:36:58+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/04/02/bobby-kasper-time-for-lawmakers-to-get-minimum-wage-increase-done/2014-04-02T15:23:37+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/03/19/hastings-nurses-authorize-strike-as-allina-sticks-with-second-rate-offer/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/web-nurses-uniteddsc_0587_6679.jpgweb.Nurses-unitedDSC_0587_6679Nurses staged informational picketing outside United Hospital downtown St. Paul in March, supporting Regina nurses in contract negotiations with Allina.https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/web-nurses-hastingsunited.jpgweb.nurses-hastingsunitedNurses outside United Hospital, owned by Allina Health, stand in solidarity with nurses in negotiations with Allina at Regina Medical Center in Hastings.2014-03-19T23:07:58+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/2014/03/18/coalition-delivers-7000-postcards-to-state-senators-urging-action-on-minimum-wage/https://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/web-minwage-postcards.jpgweb.minwage-postcardshttps://advocate.stpaulunions.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/web-minwage-bree.jpgweb.minwage-breeOrganizers of the Raise the Wage Coalition held a press conference before delivering thousands of postcards to state senators from supporters of a $9.50 minimum wage.2014-03-18T19:38:36+00:00monthlyhttps://advocate.stpaulunions.orgdaily1.02026-03-24T21:15:19+00:00