AFL-CIO leader says Democrats failed on jobs message

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Mid-term election voters stressed jobs and the economy in casting ballots on Tuesday. But Democratic candidates did not – and that’s why they lost the 2014 mid-term election, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka says.

Voters overwhelmingly approve school levies

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Levy referendums to fund local schools passed in about 75 percent of the districts that had them on Tuesday’s ballot, Education Minnesota reported.

Young workers sponsor second annual Labor Ball

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Union members and supporters are invited to an evening of music, dancing and camaraderie at the Second Annual Labor Ball, Friday, Nov. 14 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Wabasha Street Caves, 215 Wabasha St. So., St. Paul.

Labor candidates win key races, but lose control of House

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Massive efforts by organized labor to support endorsed candidates helped lead to key victories by Governor Mark Dayton, U.S. Senator Al Franken and others, but fell short in keeping DFL Party control of the Minnesota House.

Resounding victory for paid sick days nationwide

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In the biggest election for paid sick days in history, voters in four locations – Massachusetts; Montclair and Trenton, New Jersey; and Oakland, California – all passed ballot initiatives guaranteeing paid sick days to a million additional workers.

Labor mounts push in campaigns across country

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Backed by radio ads from the AFL-CIO and several top unions, workers and their allies mounted a final intensive political push in the week before Tuesday’s election.

Get last-minute voting information at mnvotes.org

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Need help finding your polling place? Did you know you can get time off from work to vote? The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State has released a series of digital video shorts to remind Minnesota voters about helpful tools at mnvotes.org.