Nurses, janitors, educators and other essential workers spelled out exactly what they want from state lawmakers during a rally in downtown Minneapolis.
Pandemic likely to alter unions’ political push, but how?
May 7, 2020 by
Labor groups are working on contingency plans as traditional election work, like door knocking, might not be feasible this year.
Fight for $15’s next target: MSP Airport
November 26, 2018 by
Nearly 3,000 workers would benefit from raising MSP’s minimum wage to $15, a boost of close to $13 million into the Twin Cities economy.
Proposal to slash special ed stuns Cambridge-Isanti parents, staff
March 21, 2018 by
“It was basically a slap in the face to us, that we don’t mean anything,” special-ed para Melanie Custer said.
Unions see ‘a generational opportunity’ as state lawmakers begin work at Capitol
January 14, 2013 by
When the Minnesota Legislature convened at noon Jan. 8, everything changed – and nothing changed. What has changed? For the first time in a generation, the DFL holds majorities in both the Minnesota House and Senate, while also holding the governor’s office. What hasn’t changed? The state still faces structural budget deficits that the last […]
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