Legislation would ensure workers are paid what they earn
Proposed state legislation would address the issue of wage theft – “a problem that happens more often than most people think.”
Seattle council member to headline rally for $15 wage
The Seattle City Council member who led the successful campaign for a $15-an-hour minimum wage in that city will headline a rally at the Minneapolis Labor Center on Sunday.
University unions lay it on the line
State legislators said their eyes were opened after hearing University of Minnesota workers share personal stories of abusive bosses, eroding paychecks, restricted opportunities and a mindset that makes front-line workers disposable.
Postal Workers to begin bargaining, challenge Staples-Office Depot merger
The Postal Workers face a struggle on two fronts: Upcoming bargaining with the Postal Service and battling a planned monopoly in office products and supplies.
Event celebrates legacy of Nellie Stone Johnson
The legacy of labor and civil rights activist Nellie Stone Johnson will be celebrated at a special event in Minneapolis Thursday, Feb. 19.
Minnesota AFL-CIO podcast features labor news
The Minnesota AFL-CIO has launched a podcast, “Minnesota Works,” focusing on news affecting the state’s workers and labor movement.
More than 1 million Minnesotans lack paid sick time
Forty-one percent of Minnesota workers lack access to even a single day off to care for themselves, a sick child or loved one, according to a statewide analysis.
Campaign for paid sick leave and safe time kicks off in Duluth
There’s a reason Duluth was chosen as the location to kickoff the “Minnesota Benefits” campaign. The Duluth-Proctor-Hermantown metropolitan area ranks as the worst place in Minnesota for workers having access to paid sick time leave.
Freedom Library sponsors Black History Month series
The East Side Freedom Library is sponsoring a series of programs in honor of February, Black History Month, including a documentary and conversation with a civil rights activist.
University workers to hold summit on Friday
Workers at the University of Minnesota will hold a summit Friday on “Barriers to Access and Advancement: A Staff Perspective.”