Unions support proposed paid family leave legislation
Saying it would benefit workers and families, the AFL-CIO backs a new paid family leave insurance bill. But the measure faces a hostile Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Flash mob calls for fair wages at Walmart
Walmart shoppers in Brooklyn Center were surprised Saturday morning when about a dozen OUR Walmart organizers and supporters descended on the checkout lanes in a flash mob to bring attention to low wages and poor working conditions.
Legislators call for change in leadership at Minnesota Orchestra
With the lockout of Minnesota Orchestra musicians stretching into its 15th month, 10 state legislators have issued a call for the orchestra’s top executives to resign.
Commentary: Time for a Minnesota public option
We in Minnesota have been able to watch the brouhaha over the Healthcare.gov website from a lofty perch. While the Affordable Care Act has some bumps in the road ahead, it is off to a decent start here in the heartland. Minnesota is well-positioned to become a leader in the next stage of health care reform: a public option.
Trade unions gather to discuss income inequality
Unions from around the globe are gathered at an International Labor Organization symposium to analyze the impact that high levels of income inequality are having on workers worldwide.
Events planned Monday to support anti-bullying legislation
A broad coalition working to pass comprehensive anti-bullying legislation will make stops in St. Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth on Monday to rally support for the Safe & Supportive Minnesota Schools Act.
Minnesota nurse heads to Philippines to aid disaster victims
When the call came for help, dozens of nurses from Minnesota offered to travel halfway around the world, but Duluth Registered Nurse Anna Rathbun was selected to be one of seven nurses to head to the Philippines this Monday.
Workers, unions mourn death of Mandela
Workers around the world whose activism helped topple the brutal system of apartheid are mourning the death of Nelson Mandela.
Nurses agree to new contract with Virginia hospital
Nurses working at Essentia Health – Virginia Medical Center agreed to a new three-year contract after difficult negotiations resulted in nurses working for more than three months without a contract.
Register now for courses on social media, labor movement
The University of Minnesota Labor Education Service is offering a course on “The Law and Social Media” and an online “Introduction to the Labor Movement” class in January and February.