Funds being raised to honor Nellie Stone Johnson at state Capitol
The extensively-renovated Minnesota State Capitol could be displaying a statue of pioneering labor leader Nellie Stone Johnson — if fundraising efforts succeed.
Cement Mason apprentices display Christmas creativity
For the sixth year running, a new group of apprentices showcased their skills and creativity at the Cement Masons Local 633 training facility in New Brighton, creating a “Concrete Christmas” display.
Transit Union names new training center in honor of Parks and Douglas
The Amalgamated Transit Union has named its new training center in honor of Rosa Parks and Tommy Douglas, heroes ATU members regard as two of North America’s most courageous leaders.
NRLB finds McDonald’s responsible for labor practices at franchises
Despite an aggressive pressure campaign by McDonald’s corporate lobbyists, the federal government on Friday charged that the company is indeed an employer that exerts substantial power over its employees’ working conditions.
Union blasts military overspending on private contractors
Citing a study by the independent, non-partisan Government Accountability Office, the American Federation of Government Employees says military overspending on private contractors led to unneeded, unpaid furloughs of civilian defense workers.
Trumka hails new NRLB union election rule
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka hailed a new National Labor Relations Board union elections rule designed to streamline the process. The rule, several years in the making, also set off a partisan uproar.
Labor Education Service offers courses on contract negotiations, intro to the labor movement
The University of Minnesota Labor Education Service will offer an in-person course, “Contract Negotiations,” and an online course, “Introduction to the Labor Movement,” in early 2015.
Minnesota labor media win national awards
The University of Minnesota Labor Education Service won eight awards for video production and its website, Workday Minnesota, in the annual International Labor Communications Association contest. Other Minnesota labor publications also were honored.
MSP airport workers win paid sick leave
Workers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport will qualify for paid sick leave under a new policy adopted Monday by the Metropolitan Airports Commission. The decision is being hailed as a groundbreaking move that will benefit thousands of workers.
Firing of baggage handler may spur MAC to adopt labor ordinance
Delta Air Lines baggage handler Kip Hedges, fired for speaking out about low wages at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, took his case to the Metropolitan Airports Commission Monday – and commissioners said they will consider endorsing worker rights through a “labor peace ordinance.”