Leader of Interfaith Worker Justice to speak on problem of ‘wage theft’
|
Kim Bobo, national director of Interfaith Worker Justice, will speak Wednesday, Jan. 21, on "Wage Theft in Minnesota Wage Theft in America."
Policy
As President Obama is sworn in, workers and their unions have high hopes
|
All over this country, activists, union leaders and members are full of hope that the Obama administration will not only fix the broken economy and health care systems, but will also pass much-needed reforms to rebuild the American dream for the working class.
Community
Welcome, Woody! We saved you a seat
|
Sunday\’s star-studded inaugural concert on the National Mall captured the enthusiasm and optimism of the incoming Obama presidency, but for me, one moment truly embodied the spirit of America.
Policy
Union leaders seek quick action on bill to stimulate economy
|
Union leaders generally backed the $825 billion economic stimulus bill that House Democrats unveiled Jan. 15. Indeed, the sole complaint — if you could call it that — was from those who believed it was too small, especially on infrastructure projects.
Policy
Workers to march in inaugural parade
|
Some 265 unionists, wearing shirts and blazers and carrying signs proudly proclaiming their affiliation are scheduled to march and man a union-made union-driven float in Democratic President Barack Obama\’s inaugural parade on Tuesday.
Community
Unions to take part in National Day of Service
|
Unions are joining thousands of organizations and individuals in answering President-elect Obama\’s call for a "Day of Service" to coincide with next week\’s presidential inauguration.
Government
Governor’s proposals will prolong the recession, unions say
|
Governor Tim Pawlenty\’s proposals to provide more tax breaks for business and freeze workers\’ wages will prolong the current economic recession, Minnesota union leaders said. They called on lawmakers to enact fair taxes and institute other measures to stimulate the economy and maintain good public services.
Government
Solis sails through Senate hearing, but puts Employee Free Choice Act behind other priorities
|
Rep. Hilda Solis, D-Calif., President-elect Obama\’s nominee as Secretary of Labor, sailed through her Senate Labor Committee confirmation hearing on Jan. 9, while putting the Employee Free Choice Act\’s passage behind other Labor Department priorities.
Policy
Twelve union presidents hold ‘unity meeting’
|
Prodded by transition team officials for President-Elect Barack Obama (D), 12 union presidents held a "unity" meeting Jan. 7 In Washington to try to figure out how the labor movement can speak with one voice, not three. They emerged pledging "broad participation" in the effort, but no specifics.
Large coalition pushes for universal health care in 2009 legislative session
|
Union members joined allies from faith, community and political organizations at the State Capitol Thursday to support proposed new legislation that guarantees affordable, comprehensive health coverage to all Minnesotans.