Organizing
Minneapolis newspaper supports worker rights bill
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In an editorial in its Feb. 20, 2007, edition, the Minneapolis Star Tribune said Congress should pass legislation making it easier for workers to organize.
Government
Groups urge expansion of Family & Medical Leave Act
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Dozens of organizations representing workers, children, seniors, veterans, women, people of color, people with disabilities and others are urging the U.S. Department of Labor to refrain from restricting the Family & Medical Leave Act.
Air safety at risk, controllers say
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Understaffing and stress among air traffic controllers pose a serious risk to travelers, workers and union officers say.
Worker rights bill advances in House, but Cheney vows veto
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As a U.S. House committee approved the Employee Free Choice Act, Vice President Dick Cheney vowed the president would veto it.
Government
Immigrant Student Day at the Capitol Feb. 27
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Students will rally to support the Dream Act as part of the Third Annual Immigrant Student Day at the Capitol Feb. 27.
Unions sue to get safety gear for workers
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Saying that eight years is too long to wait for an OSHA rule, two labor organizations have sued the U.S. Labor Department to make sure more workers have access to safety gear.
Rochester workers prove the true meaning of hardy
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Most Minnesotans like to consider themselves "hardy," but some – like the former workers at the Rochester Holiday Inn Express – have really earned that title.
Organizing
Minnesotan leads opposition to Employee Free Choice Act
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John Kline, the representative from Minnesota\’s 2nd district, is leading Republican opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act in Congress.
Two months after Worthington raid, families still struggling to cope
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Two months after the immigration raid in Worthington, families remain split and the nation\’s immigration "system" is still broken.
Protest Saturday at Grand Rapids auto dealership
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The United Auto Workers will lead a protest Saturday at a Grand Rapids auto dealership.