
Labor’s leading role in the march on Signature Aviation illustrates how unions here – and across the U.S. – are showing solidarity with immigrant communities under attack.
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Labor’s leading role in the march on Signature Aviation illustrates how unions here – and across the U.S. – are showing solidarity with immigrant communities under attack.

“No Kings” was an opportunity to leverage the power of solidarity against Trump’s far-reaching attacks, and solidarity is something union members understand well.

Republicans so far have shown little interest in oversight of Musk, and they showed little interest, too, in hearing from federal workers impacted by the chaos that DOGE has sewn across federal agencies.

The 2024 election produced mixed results for unions locally, but a devastating outcome on the federal level.

At the heart of the “Labor 2024” campaign will be conversations between union members – in the break room, on the doorstep or over the phone – about what matters to them.

“Going on strike will still be financially challenging, but at least workers won’t be starved back to work,” one union member said.

The state’s largest labor federation has identified its top priorities for the session, and defending the gains made in 2023 is at the top of the list.

The agenda focuses on safety, nurse retention and increased accountability for health systems and their highly paid executives.

The Sept. 30 rally is sponsored by the SAG-AFTRA Twin Cities Local, which is keeping a close eye on contract negotiations in anticipation of Minnesota luring more film production work with a newly expanded tax credit.