St. Paul teachers will strike if violence in schools not addressed

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St. Paul teachers are willing to strike if the school district does not address violence in schools, St. Paul Federation of Teachers President Denise Rodriguez said. Her statement follows an incident at Central High School where two teachers were attacked and one seriously injured.

Unions mourn members killed in San Bernardino shooting

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Twelve of the 15 people killed – and several of those injured – in the San Bernardino terrorist shooting were members of the Service Employees International Union or the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Both organizations are holding vigils and fundraisers for all the victims.

Lawmakers urged to invest budget surplus in education

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The projected $1.2 billion state budget surplus, announced by state officials Thursday, creates an opportunity for lawmakers to strengthen communities and continue growing Minnesota’s middle class in the 2016 legislative session, union members and allies said.

Home care workers praise dismissal of anti-union lawsuit

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has upheld the right of home care workers in Minnesota to have union representation, turning back arguments that such action was unconstitutional.

Labor historian Hy Berman left his mark on Minnesota

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Historian Hy Berman, who died Sunday at age 90, is being remembered for his knowledge of the state’s labor movement and his commentaries on public policy, both past and present.

RLM Arts Studio offers holiday sale

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Labor and social justice artist Ricardo Levins Morales will host his annual holiday art sale Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the RLM Arts Studio, 3745 Minnehaha Ave. S., Minneapolis.