Walker Methodist workers win union after four-year struggle
After four long years, workers are celebrating recognition of their union at Walker Methodist Health Center.
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Rally Monday to protest Circuit City firings
AFL-CIO unions will rally Monday at the Circuit City store in Roseville to protest the company\’s decision to fire thousands of workers and to call for U.S. Senate passage of the Employee Free Choice Act.
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Toyota success may be at the expense of workers
As Toyota surpasses General Motors in worldwide vehicle sales, questions are being raised about the way it treats employees at its U.S. plants.
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Los Angeles port to close for May Day
The port of Los Angeles will shut down Tuesday as part of May Day mobilizations across the United States to support immigrant workers\’ rights.
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Campaign grows for Employee Free Choice Act
The campaign to pass the Employee Free Choice Act is building, as supporters are writing lawmakers — in particular U.S. Senator Norm Coleman — calling for passage of the landmark legislation.
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On MLK anniversary, security officers spread message of hope
Nearly two dozen private security officers are visiting other officers around the Twin Cities to share a vision for transforming low-wage service jobs into good jobs with family health care and living wages.
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AFL-CIO Organizing Institute in St. Paul April 21-22
The AFL-CIO Organizing Institute will offer a two-day organizer training in St. Paul April 21-22.
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Champion Air workers join Teamsters
A group of 72 mechanics and maintenance controllers at charter airline Champion Air voted to become members of Teamsters Local 120.
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Conference focuses on Latino worker organizing
Fear is the most difficult challenge unions must overcome in order to organize Latino workers, according to most of the participants, panelists and guest speakers at the Latino Union Organizing Conference.
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Minnesota lawmakers back Employee Free Choice Act
The Minnesota Legislature is joining other states in urging Congress to pass the Employee Free Choice Act, legislation making it easier for workers to join together to improve their wages, benefits and working conditions.