Nurses ready to strike if last-minute talks fail
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Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association are ready to strike at 5:30 a.m. June 1 if last-minute negotiations with seven hospitals do not result in agreements.
Coalition seeks investments in children, working families
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An unprecedented coalition of 79 organizations, ranging from churches and labor unions to community groups, gathered at the state Capitol Wednesday to urge the Legislature to spend more money on children and working families.
Four building trades unions approve contracts
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The Carpenters, Cement Masons, Laborers and Lathers all ratified new contracts this week, providing the first significant break in the largest job dispute involving Twin Cities building trades in 20 years.
UAW plans fundraiser for Teamsters
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A ‘solidarity fundraiser’ for members of Teamsters Local 120 will take place June 2 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the UAW Local 879 hall, 2191 Ford Parkway, St. Paul.
House panel OKs rail pensions bill
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The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed a bill to restructure the nation’s rail pension system, improving its financial health and aiding widows. The May 16 action sends H.R. 1140 to the House floor.
Workshop deals with difficult people
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Union officers and staff are encouraged to attend the workshop ‘Dealing with Difficult People,’ scheduled for June 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the IBEW Local 110 hall, 1330 Conway St. The deadline to register is June 9.
Nurses to rally on eve of possible strike
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The Minnesota Nurses Association has called a rally for Thursday, May 31, the eve of a possible strike by 7,700 Twin Cities area registered nurses.
Changes made at NLRB
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Moving to set a mark on the National Labor Relations Board, President Bush on May 16 named board member Peter J. Hurtgen as its temporary chairman and elevated NLRB Solicitor John Higgins to the post of acting General Counsel.<
Carpenters, Cement Masons approve contracts
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The Carpenters and Cement Masons approved new contracts Wednesday, providing the first significant break in the largest job dispute involving Twin Cities building trades in 20 years.
Mankato energy workers join union
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Customer Service Representatives at Reliant Energy Minnegasco in Mankato voted overwhelmingly to join the Office and Professional Employees International Union, Local 12.