Nurses call for higher standards in confronting ebola

Following news that the first U.S. nurse has now tested positive for the deadly Ebola virus, National Nurses United called for all hospitals to have in place the highest standard of protections to confront Ebola.

UAW to represent workers at Alabama auto plant

The United Auto Workers’ defeat in a representation election at Volkswagen’s auto plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., in February hasn’t stopped the union from trying out a new model for locals in the South.

Finnish educator to keynote educators’ fall conference

Finnish educator and scholar Pasi Sahlberg will explain how Finland built its education system into one of the best in the world during his keynote speech at the Education Minnesota Professional Conference, which runs from Oct. 16 to 17 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre.

Colombian labor activists to speak Tuesday in Minneapolis

Flowers are one of Colombia’s biggest exports – with 76 percent going to the United States – yet workers in this industry have few protections. Two Colombian workers will discuss these issues at a free program Tuesday in Minneapolis.

OccupyMN to celebrate three-year anniversary

Three years ago, the Occupy movement mobilized thousands of people and re-shaped the public debate over wealth and inequality. On Tuesday, OccupyMN will celebrate the anniversary with events in Minneapolis.

New website makes voting easier than ever

MNVotes, the new website launched by the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, makes it easier than ever to vote in the Nov. 4 elections. Minnesotans can register online, request absentee ballots, find their polling places and more.