Working class course brings together workers, students
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Community members with a mix of work experiences and university students are participating in a new University of Minnesota-Duluth course on the history of the working class.
AFL-CIO supports battle against terrorism; says global justice is key part
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In its strongest statement yet on the battle against terrorism, the AFL-CIO Executive Council warned of “hardship and sacrifices” while reiterating labor backs the U.S. government’s use of military force “to defend the world’s democracies” against terrorism
Postal workers call for changes to fight anthrax threat
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Postal workers are at risk for anthrax exposure because the government has refused to make their safety a priority, Twin Cities postal unions charge.
Postal employees still awaiting new contracts
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Health fears aren’t the only issues frustrating postal employees. Workers in three unions – the American Postal Workers Union, National Postal Mail Handlers Union, and National Rural Letter Carriers Association – have been without contracts for nearly a year. The contract for a fourth union – the National Association of Letter Carriers – expires next week.
Federal judge tosses Bush ban on project labor agreements
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In what labor called ‘a great and sweeping victory’ for construction workers, their ability to gain living wages and their unions, a federal judge on Nov. 6 threw out President George W. Bush’s ban on future project labor agreements on federally funded construction contracts.
Hennepin County workers call for fair contract
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Chanting “Fair contract – now!” about 600 Hennepin County employees represented by AFSCME Council 14 rallied outside the government center Thursday. At the noontime event, workers expressed their frustration with the slow pace of contract talks and what they said is lack of responsiveness by the county to their concerns.
Hennepin County employees to rally Thursday
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Hennepin County employees represented by AFSCME Council 14 will rally Thursday, Nov. 8, from noon to 1 p.m. at the North Plaza of the Hennepin County Government Center, 300 S. 6th Street, Minneapolis.
Minnesota Housing Convention to draw hundreds
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Some 500 people, from business executives to labor leaders and housing activists, are expected to attend the first Minnesota Housing Convention Nov. 14 at the Bandana Square Conference Center in St. Paul.
Workers mobilize against fast track, closed-door trade talks
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As Congress prepares to vote on “fast track” trade legislation and finance ministers gather for a World Trade Organization summit in Qatar, workers are mobilizing to call for fair trade that protects people and the environment.
New Postal Workers president confronts anthrax attacks
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As postal employees in Minnesota and across the nation deliver the mail amid fears of more anthrax attacks, the new president of the American Postal Workers Union says safety will be his first priority.