Bree Halverson: Minnesota’s clean economy should power good-paying, safe jobs

Minnesota has a new law that puts us on a path to 100% clean energy by 2040. That’s indisputably good for the environment. Thanks to the strong labor standards and equity provisions in the bill, it will also be great for all workers in our state, specifically union workers. Our nation has been struggling with […]

Building a clean economy ‘on the high road’

Strengthening union rights would be a win for the planet, too, BlueGreen Alliance director Jason Walsh says.

Mahtomedi forum to weigh all sides of Sandpiper debate

A forum in Mahtomedi next month will size up the proposed Sandpiper Pipeline, and all sides of the debate will be represented, including organized labor. River Valley Action will sponsor the forum, entitled “Mixing Oil and Water? Perspectives on the Sandpiper Oil Pipeline,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 13 at White Bear Unitarian Universalist […]