Moral Mondays founder to lead March for Equity on Saturday
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The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II – whose “Moral Mondays” campaign has spread from North Carolina to other states – leads a March for Equity on Saturday, Aug. 16, in downtown Minneapolis.
MnDOT driver survives close call
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Mike Schmidt has worked for MnDOT for 32 years. But he’d never experienced anything like the impact of a recent workplace accident.
Labor’s booth returns to Game Fair 2014
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This year marks the tenth year running that union members who attend the annual Game Fair in Anoka County can visit a booth hosted by the Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation and participating unions.
Steelworkers hail WTO ruling on Chinese export restrictions
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In what the Steelworkers say is a big win, the World Trade Organization ruled for the U.S., in a complaint the union originally brought, outlawing Chinese export restrictions on valuable industrial materials.
Making the rent more difficult in most of Minnesota
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Finding an affordable place to rent has gotten more difficult, and not just in the Twin Cities, a new set of county-by-county housing profiles finds.
Thousands voting by absentee ballot in Aug. 12 primary
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More than 25,000 people have already voted by absentee ballot in the Aug. 12 primary, the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State reports.
Union vote begins among home health care workers
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Some 26,000 home health care workers across Minnesota are voting this month whether to join a union.
Vote in primary election Tuesday, August 12
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Local, state and federal races will be on the ballot Tuesday, Aug. 12, for Minnesota’s primary elections. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Construction trades say job growth is key issue in upcoming elections
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With several major projects underway, Building Trades unions in Minnesota are riding a wave of momentum. They will be backing candidates this fall who will continue that job growth.