TRW layoffs raise concerns in Winona
Workers, union and community leaders gathered Monday to discuss the recent layoff of 66 workers at TRW and the possible loss of more good-paying jobs.
Policy
School figures don’t give true picture, Education Minnesota says
The "Adequately Yearly Progress" data announced by the Minnesota Department of Education doesn\’t give a true picture of the performance of the state\’s public schools, Education Minnesota President Tom Dooher said.
Arbitrator’s ruling ‘sends a message to the airlines,’ Machinists say
A federal arbitrator ruled Alaska Airlines violated its collective bargaining agreement with IAM District 143 when it laid off 500 baggage handlers and other ramp workers in Seattle in May 2005.
Community
Unions plan Labor Day parade at State Fair
The St. Paul Regional Labor Federation will march in the State Fair Parade at 2 p.m. on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1, and union members, family and friends are invited to participate.
Policy
Union leaders confront race-and-politics issue
Facing the fact that many unionists may be reluctant to vote for presidential candidate Barack Obama because he is African-American, union leaders meeting in Chicago decided to confront the issue through a plan focusing on pocketbook issues.
Community
Union members to take labor message to Game Fair
Starting Friday, union members will staff a labor booth at Game Fair, the region\’s premiere hunting and fishing showcase.
Labor Assembly meeting for union members in Chisago County
The next meeting of the Chisago County Labor Assembly is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 7. Participants will screen candidates for Chisago County Commissioner (District 3) and will discuss what the group will work on during 2008.
Transit workers approve new two-year contract
The members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1005, who operate Twin Cities buses and light rail, voted Sunday and Monday to approve a new two-year contract with Metro Transit.
Witnesses warn of turbulence ahead if Delta buys Northwest
Union leaders and a labor economist whose university has spent eight years studying the airline industry are warning of turbulence ahead if Atlanta-based Delta Airlines swallows Minnesota-based Northwest.
Policy
Obama to union leaders: ‘We can’t do it without you’
Prospective Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama told more than 2,500 union leaders nationwide that "we can\’t do it without you" if he is to win the White House this fall and advance workers\’ causes when he gets there.