Minnesota labor media win top awards
Minnesota organizations took home several awards in the annual labor media contest sponsored by the International Labor Communications Association.
University workers turn up the heat for raises and respect
Joined by students, faculty, parents and other supporters, University of Minnesota workers rallied Tuesday to demand “raises and respect” as contract negotiations drag on.
Minneapolis City Council introduces workplace ordinances
After months of workers organizing, rallying, marching, and sharing their stories about the need stronger workplace protections and higher pay, the Minneapolis City Council Friday introduced the subject matter of an ordinance ensuring fair scheduling, guaranteeing earned sick time and preventing wage theft.
Communicators’ gathering focuses on organizing the South
The future of America’s labor unions, as they struggle to maintain membership amid political attacks and economic change, lies with the workers of the Southern states – long neglected but eager to improve their lives.
U workers to rally Tuesday ‘for raises and respect’
University of Minnesota unions will hold a “Rally for Raises and Respect” on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at noon on Northrop Mall on the East Bank of the University’s Minneapolis campus.
Target Field concessions workers protest treatment by temp agencies
Temp workers at Target Field demonstrated Wednesday for better wages and working conditions – and got the attention of stadium management, who agreed to a meeting to discuss their issues.
Picket line down at Glen Lake’s Market as store is sold
United Food and Commercial Workers Local 653 took down a picket line Monday at Glen Lake’s Market following the announcement that the business will be sold to union grocer Lunds & Byerlys.
Child poverty still on the rise in Minnesota
Despite the economic improvements of recent years, the number of Minnesota children who are living in poverty is on the rise.
Union members among new NAACP leadership team
Ten African-American women, including five current and former union members, were elected to the board of the Minneapolis chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Labor federation to host forum on raising wages
The Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation is hosting a conversation on a “Road Map for Raising Wages: A Local Economy That Works for Everybody” Thursday, Sept. 24, in Bloomington.