The half-day event covered topics like water and energy infrastructure, incentives for high-road housing development, workforce development and initiatives within the industry to increase workers’ access to mental-health resources.
State workers fired up over Walz’s telework order as contract negotiations begin
April 25, 2025 by
“It wasn’t a slap in the face, it was a stab in the back.”
Peterson: Support candidates who support union workers
October 23, 2024 by
In one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime, union members are well positioned to make a difference.
A former union member, Walz is perfect VP choice, MN labor leaders say
September 3, 2024 by
“With Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, your paycheck is safe, your health care is secure and your pension is protected,” one labor leader said.
Minnesota unions praise historic legislative session
May 24, 2023 by
A bill to address hospital staffing shortfalls, however, fell short of the union nurses’ expectations.
State to invest $240 million in replacing lead pipes
May 17, 2023 by
Gov. Walz called the program part of an ‘infrastructure renaissance’ he sees happening across the U.S.
Walz signs refinery safety bill at St. Paul Pipefitters hall
May 3, 2023 by
It took a change in Senate leadership to get the bill to Walz’s desk, but Minnesota’s oil refineries will soon be subject to stricter safety training standards.
Bree Halverson: Minnesota’s clean economy should power good-paying, safe jobs
March 1, 2023 by
Minnesota has a new law that puts us on a path to 100% clean energy by 2040. That’s indisputably good for the environment. Thanks to the strong labor standards and equity provisions in the bill, it will also be great for all workers in our state, specifically union workers. Our nation has been struggling with […]
Labor 2022 volunteers say their freedoms, fundamental rights are on the ballot
October 18, 2022 by
Energized to help re-elect Gov. Tim Walz and deliver majorities that will move labor’s agenda in the Minnesota Legislature, union volunteers are hitting the streets across the state and talking with fellow members about the stark choice voters face Nov. 8.
Minnesota union members led the fight to secure bonus pay for 1 million frontline workers
October 4, 2022 by
Over 1 million Minnesotans will begin receiving payments of $487.45 from the State of Minnesota this week as a token of public appreciation for their work on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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