Unions organize in southwest Hennepin County suburbs
Representatives from a broad range of unions discussed the challenges facing workers in the suburbs at a half-day conference in Bloomington May 25.
Organizing
Nurses, hospitals agree to return to bargaining table Thursday
The day after Twin Cities nurses voted to authorize an open-ended strike, the Minnesota Nurses Association and six hospital systems agreed to return to the bargaining table.
Judge Gerald Heaney 1918-2010
We\’ve learned of the death Tuesday morning of Judge Gerald Heaney, a truly great American and an important friend to the Duluth labor movement.
Community
Union members to march in GLBT Pride Parade
The Minnesota AFL-CIO invites union members to march in the 2010 GLBT Pride Parade Sunday, June 27, in Minneapolis. Marchers are encouraged to wear union t-shirts and bring union banners.
Policy
Increased demand putting stress on programs to aid unemployed workers
Organizations helping workers cope with continuing high levels of unemployment report that the recession is taking a high toll on workers and their families. At the same time, the increased need for help from workers experiencing long-term unemployment is straining the resources and testing the capacity of programs designed to help workers through short-term economic emergencies.
Twin Cities nurses resoundingly authorize open-ended strike
In a historic stand for patient safety, 84 percent of Twin Cities nurses voted Monday to authorize an open-ended strike against 14 hospitals if a contract agreement cannot be reached.
Policy
AFL-CIO makes no endorsement; Building Trades back Kelliher
After a careful screening of candidates, the unions of the Minnesota AFL-CIO decided not to endorse a candidate at this time, the federation announced. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Building & Construction Trades Council, which is part of the AFL-CIO, declared its support for Margaret Anderson Kelliher.
Machinists call for airline industry re-regulation
After two days of Congressional hearings into the proposed merger between United Airlines and Continental Airlines, many in Congress are questioning whether further airline consolidation is in the best interest of employees, passengers and taxpayers.
Rally Monday to support West St. Paul school paraprofessionals
Union members and supporters will rally Monday, June 21, to oppose cuts that threaten the livelihoods of paraprofessionals in the West St. Paul School District.
After strike vote, contract ratified at SuperValu distribution center
Teamsters Local 120 members employed at SuperValu’s flagship distribution center in Hopkins have ratified a new three-year contract by a 15-1 margin.