AFSCME locals ratify new contracts
Members of AFSCME have ratified new contracts at the Dakota County library and at Minnesota State University-Moorhead, the union reported.
East Side Freedom Library offers history course and programs
The East Side Freedom Library in St. Paul is offering a six-part course on “The History of Labor in Minnesota,” as well as two programs in October on worker and union history.
Workers win contract at Ramada Mall of America
Pressure from unions and other groups has led to a contract settlement at the Ramada Mall of America, the union representing 60 hotel workers announced.
Almost half the world’s older people lack pensions
Nearly half – 48 percent – of all older people in the world do not receive a pension, while coverage is not adequate for many of those who do, says a new report by the International Labor Organization.
Felony charges filed against electrical contractor for underpaying workers
Two partners in an electrical contracting firm face felony charges for violating Minnesota’s prevailing wage laws by underpaying their workers.
Congressman Nolan working to maintain Duluth postal facility
U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan has renewed his call to U.S. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe to visit the Duluth postal sorting facility scheduled for closing next year as part of a nationwide program to cut costs at the U.S. Postal Service.
Letter Carriers to rally Oct. 6 to save postal service
The Minnesota unions of the National Association of Letter Carriers will hold their statewide convention in Duluth in early October. As part of their convention they will hold a rally in the Civic Center from 4 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 6.
Thousands of unionists help sound the alarm on climate change
For the tens of thousands of unionists participating in the massive Sept. 21 climate change march in New York City, the campaign to curb global warming is as important as the campaign for worker rights.
Republicans seek to push through trade measure during lame-duck session
In a throwback to 20 years ago, the top Republican on trade issues wants to push legislation through the coming lame-duck session of Congress to give the president so-called “fast track” authority to shove through trade deals without changes and without worker rights.
Unions call for fewer standardized tests, closing the opportunity gap
Union members attending the Minnesota AFL-CIO convention took action Tuesday to condemn excessive standardized testing and support closing the “opportunity gap” for low-income and minority students.