Summary of 2013 and 2014 legislation to support working families
The 2014 legislative session drew to an early close with much accomplished for Minnesota’s working families, the AFL-CIO said.
Duluth hosts nation’s first women and families’ economic summit
An effort that will culminate with a June 23 White House Summit on Working Families got its national start in Duluth when the Minnesota Women & Families Economic Security Summit was held.
Unions condemn latest scheme to cut postal services
Postal unions are condemning the House GOP’s latest scheme to cut U.S. postal services.
Workers, riders demand greater support for transit
The workers who operate our transit system – and the people who depend on that service – rallied Tuesday in Minneapolis and across the nation for better funding at the state and federal levels.
Around the globe, fast food workers strike, protest
Fast food workers went on strike against McDonald’s, KFC, Burger King and other restaurants in 158 American cities Thursday, according to organizers. Events included a solidarity rally in Minneapolis.
Fast food workers plan strikes, demonstrations Thursday
Fast food workers across the United States and in many countries around the world will strike Thursday, May 15, for higher pay. A solidarity rally is planned in Minneapolis.
Become a Workday Minnesota sponsor!
The annual drive to sign up new and renewing sponsors for Workday Minnesota is under way.
International union official urges world leaders to address income inequality
The world’s wealthy nations need to act to resolve the widening income gap between the rich and the rest of us, an international union official told world leaders.
Governor Dayton signs Women’s Economic Security Act
On Mother’s Day, Governor Mark Dayton signed the Women’s Economic Security Act, which includes measures to close the gender pay gap, provide more parental leave and more.
Deadline extended for Nellie Stone Johnson scholarships
The deadline to apply for Nellie Stone Johnson scholarships, which are available to minority students from union families, has been extended to May 31.