Trades praise PUC decision to move pipeline project forward
Members of the Laborers International Union of America praised Friday’s decision by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to move ahead on the Sandpiper pipeline project.
Twin Cities sprinkler fitters vote to strike
Members of Sprinkler Fitters Local 417 have voted to strike, overwhelmingly rejecting a proposed three-year contract offered by a contractors group.
Day of Action Wednesday to stop fast track
The AFL-CIO and affiliated unions have organized a day of action Wednesday, June 3, to urge Congress to stop “fast track” trade legislation.Phone calls and e-mails are focused on the House, where fast track may come up for a vote by June 30.
Labor activists to receive Wellstone Awards from DFL
Two experienced labor activists, Bernie Hesse and Kris Fredson, will receive the Paul Wellstone Award for Lifetime Commitment to Organized Labor at the Minnesota DFL Party’s annual dinner Saturday.
Baggage handler Kip Hedges files suit over firing
Kip Hedges, the baggage handler fired for remarks he made in a Workday Minnesota video in support of low-wage airport workers, has filed suit to challenge his termination.
Postal Workers, USPS reach impasse in contract talks
Contract negotiations between the American Postal Workers Union – the largest union representing postal employees – and the U.S. Postal Service ended without an agreement Wednesday.
Letter Carriers’ food drive again tops 1 million pounds
In the Twin Cities metro area, contributions to the National Association of Letter Carriers’ food drive topped 1 million pounds.
Lawmakers, governor urged to reach deal and avoid shutdown
Unions representing state government workers are urging Governor Mark Dayton and legislators to reach a deal on funding public services and avoid another shutdown.
Panel to discuss $15 wage campaign
Learn more about the Fight for $15 and other efforts to raise wages at a free public program Wednesday, May 27, at the East Side Freedom Library, 1105 Greenbrier, St. Paul.
Home care workers celebrate passage of historic first contract
In a victory for 27,000 home health care workers across Minnesota, Gov. Mark Dayton gave final approval to a historic first union contract that will dramatically improve working conditions in the industry when it takes effect July 1.