Minnesota Congressional leaders help launch major trade reform
Five members of Congress from Minnesota joined with over 100 of their colleagues Wednesday in supporting bipartisan consensus legislation to reform America’s failed trade policy.
Community
All-union Minneapolis Pops Orchestra celebrates 60 years of free outdoor concerts
For many Twin Citians, summer in the Minneapolis area wouldn’t be complete without going to a concert at Lake Harriet. And drawing the largest crowds each summer at the Lake Harriet Bandshell — the Minneapolis Pops Orchestra, made up entirely of members of the Twin Cities Musicians Union.
Massive rally Thursday in Washington to demand health care for all
With thousands of union, health care and community activists set to descend on Capitol Hill Thursday in what could be the largest ever rally for health care reform, the AFL-CIO is telling House committees this week that comprehensive reform must lower costs, improve quality and cover everyone.
State employees ratify two-year contracts
Members of AFSCME, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, and MAPE, the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, have ratified new contracts with the state of Minnesota.
Community
Live on stage at the Guthrie: The Employee Free Choice Act?
Imagine my surprise when I heard a character in a world premiere play now at the Guthrie Theater sing the praises of the Employee Free Choice Act!
Minnesota lawmakers call on Congress to offer public health option
Thirty-two Minnesota legislators have signed a letter supporting the Public Insurance Option as a key part of affordable health care for all Americans.
International Labour Council to meet in Minnesota
Union delegates from the United States and Canada will meet July 10-12 at the Bloomington Sheraton for the 57th annual conference of the International Labour Council.
Government
Governor’s job cuts threaten economic recovery, unions say
As the state’s economy struggles to endure the current economic crisis, Governor Tim Pawlenty’s budget cuts – announced Tuesday – will only worsen the misery for many Minnesotans, union leaders said.
After two-day strike, workers back on roof at Target Center
After a two-day strike, roofing workers have returned to their jobs at Target Center.
Congress begins work on health care legislation
As Congress takes up the issue of national health care this week, AFL-CIO President John Sweeney praised the Senate’s draft health care legislation for its plan to include a public option for health care coverage. But a leader of one the federation’s top health care unions – California Nurses Association Executive Director Rose Ann DeMoro – said the legislation does not go far enough.