Fresh Seasons workers continue campaign
United Food and Commercial Workers Local 653 continues daily picketing at the sites of two former Fresh Seasons grocery stores in Minnetonka and Victoria.
What are your economic challenges?
Interested citizens of all ages are invited to join a conversation about economic justice and what to do about challenges we all face in the current economy. The discussion will take place on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Harrison Community Center, 503 Irving Ave. N., Minneapolis.
Greater Minnesota Worker Center to hold fundraising gala
The Greater Minnesota Worker Center will host its first annual fundraising gala, “Unmasking Labor,” on Saturday, Sept. 12, on the campus of St. Cloud State University.
Report explores why unions have few female leaders
Why do unions have so few female leaders? On the face of the facts, that doesn’t make sense. After all, 45.5 percent of unionists are women. A new report examines this issue.
Postal Workers seek contract, improved service
As the nation observes Labor Day, more than 200,000 members of the American Postal Workers Union are fighting for a good contract and improved service for postal customers – more than three months after their collective bargaining agreement with the U.S. Postal Service expired.
Ellison joins home care work on the job
Minnesota Congressman Keith Ellison joined a home care worker on the job and reaffirmed his support of the Fight for $15.
Hundreds join Teamster picket at University of Minnesota
Upwards of 250 members of Teamsters Local 320 and their supporters joined a spirited informational picket line Monday to “turn up the heat” on the University of Minnesota administration, pushing their demands for a real raise and respect.
Steelworkers continue bargaining with ArcelorMittal, U.S. Steel
The United Steelworkers has offered to keep working past the Sept. 1 contract expiration with ArcelorMittal and U.S. Steel while bargaining continues. The union also planned rallies Tuesday.
NLRB holds big firms jointly liable for rights violations
In a decision that could aid an estimated 2.87 million workers nationwide, the National Labor Relations Board ruled that big franchising firms, such as McDonald’s, are jointly liable with their local franchise-holders and subcontractors for worker rights and for obeying labor law.
Rail workers score big safety win
Rail workers scored a big safety win in California on Aug. 21 as state lawmakers gave final approval to a bill mandating two-person crews on all freight trains.