Knutson made history as the first woman elected president of the Minnesota AFL-CIO.
Remembering Shar Knutson: ‘Her presence will be missed, but her legacy lives on’
February 22, 2022 by
St. Paul unions stepped up to help feed families in our community – and beyond
May 25, 2021 by
Led by the nonprofit St. Paul Labor Studies and Resource Center, local unions helped distribute 2.5 million pounds of free food through the USDA’s Farmers to Families program, which will sunset this month.
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 […]
St. Paul unions take on new role getting fresh food to families
February 23, 2021 by
Local unions are stepping up this winter to connect thousands of Minnesotans with free, fresh food available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farmers to Families Food Box program. The St. Paul Regional Labor Federation, which brings together over 100 local unions in Chisago, Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties, is spearheading the effort, working in […]
Kera Peterson: Your work is essential, and so is your vote
October 26, 2020 by
This moment demands both urgency and clarity. And for union members, the choice could not be clearer.
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.
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.
Resources for workers impacted by COVID-19 response
March 30, 2020 by
Efforts to halt the spread of COVID-19 are creating immediate economic hardship for many working families, but help is available during the crisis.
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.
Kera Peterson: It’s time for bold action, and unions are up to the challenge
January 30, 2020 by
We get things done by showing up in solidarity, supporting each other and inviting allies to join us in our work.
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