Ellison to hold rally with furloughed federal workers
Congressman Keith Ellison, Democrat from the Fifth District, will hold a rally in Minneapolis Monday with workers who have been furloughed by the federal government shutdown.
Federal government shutdown costing $300 million per day
The federal government shutdown is costing the U.S. economy at least $300 million a day, according to a global market research firm. It is also resulting in job loss for workers in private industry, as well as the government workers who have been laid off.
Mankato nurses ratify agreement with Mayo Clinic Health System
Some 470 nurses represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association at Mayo Health Systems Clinic have agreed to contract terms that address quality of patient care in the hospital.
Commentary: Higher wage can help Minnesota families thrive
A $9.50 an hour Minnesota minimum wage would help working families and working adults pay for basic needs, according to an upcoming report by Jobs Now Coalition in Saint Paul. The report looks at Minnesota workers whose wages are below $9.50 as well as those slightly above, who would see a raise due to what economists call the “spillover effect.”
Immigration rally, march set for Saturday
Saturday, Oct. 5, is being called a National Day of Dignity & Respect, with organizers planning a major rally and march for immigration reform in Minneapolis.
During shutdown, corrections officers face death on the job – with no pay
Tim Raffray is lucky: He’s alive. Some of his colleagues aren’t. And, due to the congressional impasse over federal spending, more may die – and none will get paid in the foreseeable future.
Locked-out musicians ‘devastated’ by Vanska resignation
The musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra, locked out of their jobs for the past year, said they are devastated by Tuesday’s announcement of Music Director Osmo Vanska’s resignation.
Pro-union child care providers ask court to let them vote
Pro-union child-care providers Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to reconsider its recent decision that put their union election on hold in Minnesota.
Musicians to mark one-year anniversary of lockout
The musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra will mark the one-year anniversary of being locked out of their jobs with a rally Tuesday outside Orchestra Hall.
Hennepin County workers step up pressure for fair contracts
Social workers, child support staff, probation officers, librarians and numerous other employees of Hennepin County say they are fed up with contract offers that don’t reward their hard work.