Legislative leaders seek cooperation, but thorny issues abound
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DFL and Republican legislature leaders sought a tone of cooperation as the 2015 session opened this week – and also tried to dampen expectations.
Media unions express outrage over Paris killings
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The International Federation of Journalists and unions representing media workers condemned Wednesday’s attack on the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo that killed 12 people, including editor and cartoonist Stephane Charbonnier and three other well-known cartoonists.
Register now for labor education classes
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The deadline is approaching to register for two classes offered by the University of Minnesota Labor Education Service: an in-person course, “Contract Negotiations,” and an online course, “Introduction to the Labor Movement.”
Twin Cities Labor Chorus invites new members
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Ever thought of joining the Twin Cities Labor Chorus? Newcomers are invited to explore membership during an open house on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Carpenters Hall, 730 Olive St., Saint Paul.
New Congress likely to vote on trade deals, pipeline construction
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The Republican-run 114th Congress is likely to push through “fast track” trade promotion authority in the early weeks of the 2015 session. Action also is expected on the Keystone pipeline, education and postal “reform.”
Transportation, budget will be focus of 2015 legislative session
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The Minnesota Legislature’s 2015 session convenes Tuesday, with passage of transportation legislation and a state budget at the top of the agenda. Transportation is the major unfinished priority from 2014 and lawmakers must pass a two-year budget to fund health, human services, education and more.