Several bills that unions have advocated for during previous legislative cycles are quickly progressing through the legislative process.
Kera Peterson: Labor-endorsed candidates have earned our support
October 20, 2022 by
It’s autumn in Minnesota, and trade unionists across our great state are taking action together every day though the Labor 2022 program. We started earlier this spring with a rigorous screening process that helped determine which candidates had done the work to earn the Minnesota AFL-CIO’s endorsement. In August, we kicked-off our grassroots member education […]
Kera Peterson: Organizing surge shows what’s possible at the polls
August 30, 2022 by
It’s imperative that we take the same momentum driving this surge in workplace organizing and use it to mobilize union members to get to the polls.
St. Paul unions’ free food giveaways pass million-pound milestone
March 22, 2021 by
The St. Paul Regional Labor Federation and its nonprofit Labor Studies and Resource Center (LSRC) have taken a leading role in connecting Minnesotans with fresh food available through a new USDA program this winter. And on March 20 in St. Paul Park, their efforts hit a major milestone: 1 million pounds of food distributed into […]
Community rallies around refinery workers as Marathon lockout enters third week
February 5, 2021 by
Each day the lockout continues, Teamsters warn, Marathon is putting its workers and surrounding communities at risk.
Kera Peterson: To build back better, pass the PRO Act
February 4, 2021 by
Building back better means leveling the playing field and giving working people more power to join together and bargain better wages, benefits and working conditions.
Union volunteers, broad coalitions power Labor 2020 political campaign
October 27, 2020 by
Unions aren’t just talking about unity, either. They’re backing it up with action, working in coalition to grow participation in the election.
Kera Peterson: A distant Labor Day this year, but our solidarity endures
September 3, 2020 by
Labor Day should always be about celebrating the contributions of America’s working people – especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kera Peterson: In uncertain times, voting is sure way to make an impact
August 1, 2020 by
This is a moment that demands clear action and common purpose. While the times may be “uncertain,” you can be sure which side the labor movement is on.
Strike ends, but educators vow to fight on for public schools
March 13, 2020 by
SPFE bargained for the public good. The public had SPFE’s back.
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