Advocates speak out for passenger rail
People who ride passenger trains – and the workers who run them – are calling on lawmakers to preserve rail service in the face of threats at both the state and federal levels.
Orchestras plan free outdoor concerts
Both the Minneapolis Pops Orchestra and the Minnesota Orchestra are continuing their tradition of free outdoor concerts during the summer.
Senate health care bill sparks protests
The U.S. Senate plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, drafted in secret by the Republican majority, sparked a major rally and protests outside the offices of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Minimum wage supporters pack public hearing
Citizens of all backgrounds – including many low-wage workers – packed Thursday’s public hearing at Minneapolis City Hall on the City Council proposal for a $15 minimum wage.
Job Openings
AFSCME, the nation’s largest public service labor union, has openings for Executive Director and Lead Organizer at Council 5 in Minnesota.
Home care workers ratify new contract
Union members who provide in-home health services to clients across Minnesota have ratified a new contract with the state that will lift wages, provide holiday pay, boost paid-time off and expand training opportunities for an estimated 27,000 home care workers statewide.
New worker center reaches out to poultry, packinghouse workers
The Hardman Avenue Workers Center, located at the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1189 hall in South St. Paul, opened with a celebration and free citizenship workshops for immigrant workers.
Union election set for June 22 at Seward Coop
The Worker Organizing Committee and the management of Seward Coop have agreed “to work together to ensure a fair and democratic election” on Thursday, June 22, they announced. Workers will vote whether to be represented by United Food & Commercial Workers Local 653.
Educators react to verdict in Castile shooting
Public school educators, reacting to the verdict in the shooting death of Philando Castile, said much remains to be done to address institutional racism.