Dakota Premium asks NLRB to overturn its own ruling

For the third time since its workers voted to unionize 15 months ago, Dakota Premium has challenged the election results, according to Food and Commercial Workers Local 789. The latest legal maneuver further stalls the workers’ attempts to bargain with the company.

AFSCME members ratify contracts with university

Some 3,400 AFSCME members in three bargaining units ratified new contracts with the University of Minnesota, but union leaders say unhappiness with the pacts sets the stage for more difficult negotiations in the future.