Gap between CEO and worker pay grows even larger
How large is the pay gap between America’s CEOs and the rest of us? Try this: The “median” CEO earns the equivalent of your yearly pay, every day.
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Labor, faith leaders applaud immigration reform legislation
Labor and faith leaders in Minnesota are applauding long-awaited immigration reform legislation introduced in Congress, but say some concerns still need to be addressed.
Applications open for Minnesota Union Leadership Program
The University of Minnesota Labor Education Service is accepting applications for the 2013-2014 Minnesota Union Leadership Program, which begins in September. Deadline to apply is May 31.
Project on Capitol construction takes researchers around the state
A groundbreaking project to uncover the stories of the people who built the Minnesota state Capitol has taken researchers not only to downtown St. Paul, but also to Kasota, St. Cloud, Winona and numerous communities around the state.
Hundreds gather in Minneapolis as part of nationwide rallies for immigration reform
As part of a nationwide day of action April 10, a rally for commonsense immigration reform in Minneapolis featured speakers from labor, the faith community, business and immigrant workers’ groups.
Labor has large presence at national immigration event
Aided by a huge contingent of unionists, at least 10,000 people jammed the U.S. Capitol lawn on April 10 to demand comprehensive immigration reform.
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Local 17 urges calls, e-mails to save jobs of cafeteria workers
UNITE HERE Local 17 urges immediate phone calls and e-mails to help save the jobs of four longtime cafeteria workers at the BAE plant in Fridley.
SPCO musicians pleased with tentative agreement
Musicians for the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra say they are pleased with a tentative agreement ending a nearly six-month lockout and eager to get back to work.
Star Tribune workers rally today for fair contract
Members of the Minnesota Newspaper Guild Typographical Union will rally outside the Star Tribune today at 4 pm. to support their bargaining committee as it seeks to win a fair contract.
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Unions praise governor’s bonding proposal during Working Families Day on the Hill
Union members organized by the AFL-CIO participated in a Working Families Day on the Hill Monday at the state Capitol and urged lawmakers to adopt Governor Mark Dayton’s jobs and infrastructure bonding proposal.