Untold Stories series celebrates labor history
In celebration of labor history month each May, the Untold Stories series presents programs and talks on both local and national labor history topics. Programs run from April 28 through May 19.
Two years after Rana Plaza collapse, much remains to be done
On Friday, April 24, it will be two years since the Rana Plaza factory complex in Bangladesh collapsed, killing more than 1,100 workers and injuring thousands more.
Killed and injured workers to be remembered April 28
Workers Memorial Day in Minnesota will have a special focus this year on the threats facing mental health workers. In addition to events at construction sites and union halls on April 28, AFSCME will march at six treatment centers.
AFSCME to put words into action April 25
AFSCME Council 5 wraps up a month of volunteer action with a celebration, march, and community service project in St. Paul on Saturday, April 25.
Rail unions back federal legislation for two-person crews
Two railroad unions are backing new federal legislation to mandate two-member crews on all freight trains. Currently, many trains operate with only one crew member, endangering the safety of the public, the unions said.
Common Sense Economics program set in Worthington
The West Area Labor Council is sponsoring a Common Sense Economics program Monday, April 27, in Worthington.
New contract with Allina hospitals sets $15 minimum wage
SEIU Healthcare Minnesota members at Allina Hospitals have ratified a new three-year contract that establishes a $15 minimum wage for workers at seven hospitals across the Twin Cities region.
Sixth graders prompt bill to recognize Capitol builders
Willow Creek Intermediate School sixth graders wanted to know why there was no recognition of the workers who built the Minnesota State Capitol anywhere in the building. Their curiosity has led to legislation to honor the hundreds of workers with a commemorative plaque.
Tellers, teachers, Somali immigrants take on big banks during St. Paul rally
Been targeted with a high-pressure sales pitch at your bank recently? You’re not alone, according to a recent report exposing a “new era of predatory lending” in the industry.
Fast food workers shut down Minneapolis intersection
At age 17, Keonna Laury attends high school – and works 33 hours a week at Burger King to help support her family of seven. Some nights she does not get home until after midnight, then must do her homework before arising early for school.