Obama ‘tweets’ about jobs, collective bargaining
When it came time for President Barack Obama to “twitter,” the AFL-CIO had a question ready in advance: “How about jobs?
Policy
Government
Video captures what’s at stake in state government shutdown
A video produced by the Labor Education Service outlines the many public services being affected by the state government shutdown.
Policy
NEA delegates vote to support Obama re-election
The National Education Association’s highest governing body has voted to approve the recommendation of President Barack Obama for re-election in 2012.
Government
Shutdown halts many public services, puts thousands out of work
“Where are the damn jobs?” was the question posed by a sign at Thursday night’s state Capitol vigil. Not only were no jobs created during the 2011 legislative session, the state government shutdown that began at midnight put thousands of public and private sector workers out of work.
Community
Free concerts with union musicians
The 62nd season of the Minneapolis Pops Orchestra begins Saturday, July 2, with a 7:30 p.m. concert at Lake Harriet Bandshell in Minneapolis.
Government
Shutdown would be serious; bad budget would be catastrophic, groups say
A state government shutdown would threaten vital public services, especially those serving vulnerable Minnesotans, but adopting the Republican’s proposed budget could be even worse, demonstrators said Thursday at the state Capitol.
Government
State employees approve shutdown agreement
Minnesota’s two largest public employee unions have ratified an agreement with the state that will protect all the rights of laid-off workers while saving taxpayers millions in layoff costs if state government shuts down Friday.
UFCW, grocers extend contract, seek further talks
The union representing 5,000 grocery workers in the Twin Cities east metro and several major grocery chains agreed to extend the contract that expired March 5 and will schedule further talks.
Policy
Minnesota Budget Project outlines effects of lawmakers’ proposals
The Legislature is proposing unprecedented cuts to transit, health care, local government aid, the state workforce and other services that will threaten the state’s future economic health, according to a new analysis by the Minnesota Budget Project.
Government
Rally and vigil planned at Capitol Thursday
A coalition of labor, faith and community groups will rally Thursday to call for a fair state budget, while a vigil is planned that night on the eve of a government shutdown.