Ruling on fast food franchises could bolster workplace rights
In a decision that could have wide-ranging implications, McDonald’s is being held responsible for worker rights violations at some of its franchise locations.
Minnesota prisons to end outsourcing of food service
After AFSCME exposed problems with the outsourcing of food service at Minnesota prisons, the state announced it will end the practice and restore 64 jobs.
Moral Mondays founder to lead March for Equity on Saturday
The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II – whose “Moral Mondays” campaign has spread from North Carolina to other states – leads a March for Equity on Saturday, Aug. 16, in downtown Minneapolis.
MnDOT driver survives close call
Mike Schmidt has worked for MnDOT for 32 years. But he’d never experienced anything like the impact of a recent workplace accident.
Labor’s booth returns to Game Fair 2014
This year marks the tenth year running that union members who attend the annual Game Fair in Anoka County can visit a booth hosted by the Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation and participating unions.
Steelworkers hail WTO ruling on Chinese export restrictions
In what the Steelworkers say is a big win, the World Trade Organization ruled for the U.S., in a complaint the union originally brought, outlawing Chinese export restrictions on valuable industrial materials.
Making the rent more difficult in most of Minnesota
Finding an affordable place to rent has gotten more difficult, and not just in the Twin Cities, a new set of county-by-county housing profiles finds.
Thousands voting by absentee ballot in Aug. 12 primary
More than 25,000 people have already voted by absentee ballot in the Aug. 12 primary, the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State reports.
Union vote begins among home health care workers
Some 26,000 home health care workers across Minnesota are voting this month whether to join a union.
Vote in primary election Tuesday, August 12
Local, state and federal races will be on the ballot Tuesday, Aug. 12, for Minnesota’s primary elections. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.