Trades back measure putting teeth into bidding requirements
Public construction projects in Minnesota are awarded to the “lowest responsible bidder,” according to state law. But how do public agencies distinguish which bidders are responsible?
Fire Fighters president blasts problems with health care law
Fire Fighters President Harold Schaitberger has again added his voice to those of other union leaders criticizing President Barack Obama’s health care law for its treatment of multi-employer health care plans.
Job Openings
The Labor Education Service at the University of Minnesota is seeking a labor educator, with a focus on women’s programming. The Minnesota AFL-CIO is seeking an Organizing/Growth Director.
Applications open for Union Leadership Program
The University of Minnesota Labor Education Service is accepting applications for the 2014-2015 Minnesota Union Leadership Program, which begins in September. Deadline to apply is May 23.
Senators receive thousands of postcards in support of higher wage
Advocates of a higher minimum wage stepped up the pressure on lawmakers with the delivery of thousands of postcards signed by Minnesotans who support $9.50 an hour, indexed to inflation.
Building Trades praised for leading on jobs, infrastructure
With the federal government mired in partisan warfare, U.S. building trades unions are showing the way in rebuilding the country, while also reaching out – and putting to work – the women and minorities who will be the future of the construction industry, two top politicians say.
Obama plan to expand overtime eligibility wins praise
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka and a top group that fights for female workers are praising Democratic President Barack Obama’s plan to expand eligibility for overtime pay to millions of workers nationwide.
New Postal Worker president plans increased activism
As far as Mark Dimondstein is concerned, the members of the Postal Workers are going to be out in the streets even more than they already are.
Obama budget would boost infrastructure spending, minimum wage
Democratic President Barack Obama’s proposed budget for the year starting Oct. 1 would increase spending for improving infrastructure and raise the federal minimum wage, among other initiatives.
Nonprofit groups say wage needs to catch up and keep up
Catch up and keep up. That’s the main message from a strong coalition of nonprofit groups who are advocating for a $9.50 minimum wage, indexed to inflation.