AFL-CIO puts spotlight on wage efforts in Twin Cities
Ongoing campaigns to raise wages and improve working conditions in the Twin Cities are drawing national attention, including a visit this week by AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler.
Harassment controversy at U highlights growing divide for frontline workers
The unfolding story of alleged sexual harassment by University of Minnesota Athletic Director Norwood Teague – and the hundreds of thousands of dollars it likely will cost – only sharpens the pain and anger that many employees feel over the school’s latest wage proposals, University unions say.
Industrial unions plan manufacturing summit
The Minnesota Industrial Union Council plans a “Manufacturing Summit” to highlight the need to build a strong manufacturing future for the state.
Labor education classes start in September
The University of Minnesota Labor Education Service has announced its 2015-2016 schedule of Labor Studies Skills Courses, starting Sept. 19 with “Addressing Workplace Bullying and Sexual Harassment.”
Hourly workers launch ‘Minneapolis Works’ campaign
Workers and organizations held events in all 13 Minneapolis wards Thursday to call on the city to adopt a $15 minimum wage and policies for earned sick and safe time, fair scheduling, and ending wage theft. Organizers said the “Minneapolis Works” Day of Action was needed to highlight “the crisis facing working families across the city.”
Unions take part in annual Game Fair
For the 11th year in a row, the Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO and participating unions will host a booth at the annual Game Fair in Anoka County.
Federal judge upholds NLRB election rules
A federal district judge in Washington, D.C., has upheld the National Labor Relations Board’s new union election rules, tossing out big business lobbies’ challenges to them.
Leadership changes at St. Paul Building Trades
Leadership changes are taking place at the St. Paul Building and Construction Trades Council, with both Executive Secretary Harry Melander and President Stan Theis moving on.
Dayton, Ellison celebrate Medicare’s 50th birthday with Minnesota nurses
Medicare turned 50 years old – and Minnesota nurses celebrated by throwing President Lyndon B. Johnson’s landmark legislation a barbecue birthday bash in St. Paul.
Building Trades celebrate busy construction season, look to future
Minnesota’s construction unions, gathered for the annual convention of the State Building & Construction Trades Council, celebrated a busy construction season while also looking to the future.