Policy
AFSCME endorses Dayton for governor
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One of the state’s largest and most politically active unions – AFSCME Minnesota Council 5 – has endorsed Mark Dayton for governor.
Policy
Minneapolis Machinist calls on Congress to take action to create jobs
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Royce Braaten of Minneapolis is talking the talk and walking the walk in an effort to help millions of unemployed Americans get back to work.
Communities, workers herald debut of Northstar Commuter line
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The hottest ticket in town Saturday, Nov. 14, will be a train ticket. That’s the day the $320 million Northstar Commuter Rail Line makes its public debut, offering free rides along the new 40-mile line that runs from Big Lake to downtown Minneapolis.
Unions try to confront insurers over health care
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More than 600 people, almost all of them unionists, attempted to confront the nation’s health insurance companies on Oct. 22 over the issue of universal affordable health care — and the insurance companies ducked.
National Labor Relations Board nominees closer to confirmation
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Democratic President Barack Obama’s three nominees — two Democrats and one Republican — to fill vacant seats on the National Labor Relations Board are one step closer to sitting in those chairs.
Duluth residents rally for health reform
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Duluth residents gathered Tuesday for a rally and phone bank to support federal legislation reforming health care.
Health care protest targets giant insurer CIGNA
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With drums drumming, whistles blowing, and pie tins banging, about 60 protestors visited the Twin Cities offices of health insurer CIGNA Tuesday as part of a national day of action urging the U.S. Senate to adopt health care reform that includes a public option.
Policy
Union-backed coalition demands action on long overdue financial reform
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A large union-backed coalition that is campaigning for financial reform is stepping up its efforts — even as lawmakers start tackling the issue.
Community
Airline unions plan marathon effort to benefit local charities
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The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, the International Association of Machinists, the Salvation Army and the Red Cross are collaborating on a 48-hour effort at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to benefit people in need.
Fair trade coalition touts positive vision for global economy
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The Minnesota Fair Trade Coalition is celebrating 18 years of advocating for trade agreements that strengthen workers and communities around the world – and says the time has never been better to build a just vision for the global economy.