Labor contingent to march in Pride Parade
The Minnesota AFL-CIO has reserved a spot in the 2009 Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Parade in downtown Minneapolis on Sunday, June 28, the federation announced.
Community
Organizing
Machinists hold strategy meeting for organizing Delta Airlines
More than 50 Machinists District 143 representatives and local activists attended a Northwest Airlines/Delta Air Lines organizing campaign strategy meeting recently at the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Maryland.
Roofers union accuses Fridley firm of exploiting workers on public project
When economic times are tough, workers will do just about anything to hold onto their jobs. What’s worse, bosses know it.
Organizing
State AFL-CIO president to retire
Minnesota AFL-CIO President Ray Waldron will retire Sept. 4, the state’s largest labor federation announced.
Unions, university reach contract settlements
Three AFSCME bargaining units have reached tentative agreements with the University of Minnesota on new two-year contracts for about 3,000 employees at the Twin Cities, Duluth, Morris and Crookston campuses.
Community
Workers celebrate topping off new Twins ballpark
Workers marked a milestone in the construction of the new Minnesota Twins ballpark June 5, when the last piece of structural steel was set in place with a celebratory “topping off” ceremony.
Community
Twin Cities Labor Chorus seeks singers
The Twin Cities Labor Chorus is seeking singers of all voices and skill levels. The next rehearsal is June 16.
Organizing
Twin Cities Walmart workers launch organizing drive
Hodan Hassan would like to have health insurance for herself and her family. Leontez Slaughter worries about safety on the job. Denise Spittler is tired of being told she can quit if she doesn’t like her wages and working conditions. With video!
Walmart workers urged to submit claims by June 30
Minnesota Walmart workers are being urged to submit claims by June 30 to receive a portion of the settlement in a massive wage-and-hour suit against the company.
Policy
Senators discuss possible changes to Employee Free Choice Act
Congressional supporters of the Employee Free Choice Act, trying to get the 60 senators they need to break a planned Republican-led filibuster, are discussing a compromise to replace a key provision – majority sign-up – with mail-in ballots in union recognition elections.