Minnesota’s labor commissioner discusses the state’s efforts to promote safe workplaces and more in this Union Advocate interview.
House bill targets high injury rates in Amazon’s MN warehouses
February 18, 2022 by
The bill would prohibit warehouses from disciplining workers for failing to meet a quota that does not account for legally allowed breaks.
Report exposes human cost of Amazon’s business model in Minnesota
December 15, 2021 by
Amazon workers this week confirmed the findings of a new report that paints a troubling picture of labor conditions and inequities at the retailer’s Minnesota warehouses, prompting one state lawmaker to pledge action in the coming legislative session.
Outside Amazon fulfillment center, workers demand tax fairness
May 6, 2021 by
Workers unfurled a “Tax the Rich” banner outside Amazon’s Shakopee fulfillment center today.
A ‘prime opportunity’ for workers, communities to take on Amazon
October 1, 2020 by
A century ago, farmer, labor and community activists used an octopus to depict capitalist greed grasping for control over social, economic and political life. Today, it is hard to imagine a more appropriate metaphor for Amazon.
No picnics, no parades, but Freedom Library will mark Labor Day with virtual event on organizing Amazon
September 2, 2020 by
The East Side Freedom Library in St. Paul will celebrate Labor Day early and online this year, with a virtual discussion about worker organizing at the world’s largest retailer, Amazon. The event, “Labor Day Ain’t No Picnic,” will broadcast on the ESFL’s Facebook and YouTube pages Sept. 3, bringing together activists who are using research, […]
Shakopee workers demand safety, solutions from Amazon
December 14, 2018 by
Rep.-elect Ilhan Omar to protesting workers: “I am excited that you recognize your power.”
Amazon workers sound alarm on conditions inside Eagan warehouse
June 4, 2018 by
East African women who load delivery vans delivered a message of their own to the world’s largest internet retailer today.
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