The Painters union said the landmark case reflects the tip of the iceberg when it comes to worker abuses in the construction industry.
IUPAT’s community outreach led to first criminal wage-theft conviction in Minnesota
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Unions bring tradeswomen together with Minneapolis conference
October 4, 2019 by
Tradeswomen from across the U.S. and Canada are descending on the Twin Cities for the union-sponsored Tradeswomen Build Nations conference this weekend. In its ninth year, the annual event has grown to become the world’s largest gathering of women working in the skilled construction trades. Organizers expect this year’s conference, taking place at the Hilton […]
Time is now, marchers say, for House to pass immigration reform
October 5, 2013 by
Supporters of comprehensive immigration reform clogged the streets of downtown Minneapolis today, joining a “National Day of Action for Dignity and Respect” and amplifying the call for Congress to fix the nation’s broken immigration system. More than 1,000 people – a crowd heavy on families and children – marched from the Basilica of St. Mary […]
IUPAT District Council 82 sees record turnout for PATCH golf fundraiser
September 27, 2013 by
Painters and Allied Trades District Council 82’s annual PATCH Golf Fundraiser Aug. 29 was the biggest – and most successful – in the 11-year history of the event, Business Manager Terry Nelson said. The tournament drew a record 205 golfers, enough to fill both 18-hole courses at Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Ham Lake. It […]
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