Elk River custodians plan actions against outsourcing
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Custodians in the Elk River school district plan two actions to protest efforts by the district to outsource custodial jobs.
Unions press for action on climate change
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As world leaders gather in Paris this week, the BlueGreen Alliance, a partnership of U.S. labor unions and environmental organizations, called on countries to reach an international climate agreement that is effective, accountable, and ensures a just transition for workers and communities across the world.
Thanksgiving appeal to poultry CEOs: Raise wages, improve conditions
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As Americans prepare for Thanksgiving, advocates are calling on CEOs of America’s largest poultry companies to raise wages, improve safety conditions and guarantee fair treatment for workers.
Worker representatives eager to begin work on sick leave ordinance
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Worker representatives appointed to the “Workplace Regulations Partnership Group” say they are eager to begin crafting a citywide paid sick leave ordinance for Minneapolis.
Union members, leaders rally for justice for Jamar Clark
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Underscoring the connection between labor rights and human rights, more than 200 Twin Cities union members and leaders rallied to support community demands for justice for Jamar Clark.
Firefighters provide 3,000 coats for kids
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Nearly 3,000 Minnesota kids will be warm this winter in new coats, thanks to fundraising drives led by Minneapolis and St. Paul Firefighters.
High court tackles four cases involving workers
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From affirmative action to agency fees to whistleblower rights, a spate of worker-oriented cases either wound up before the U.S. Supreme Court in November, or are headed there, with the opposing sides laying out their positions this past month.
National AFL-CIO president speaks at U of M
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In a policy address at the University of Minnesota, the nation’s highest-ranking labor leader pointed to “thousands of little groundswells” signaling a renaissance for collective action in American culture.
Picketing at U focuses on parental leave
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Lack of parental leave was one focus of informational picketing Tuesday by workers at the University of Minnesota.
Register now for People Power class
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The Labor Education Service is offering a skills course Dec. 5 on “People Power: Building Union Strength Through Member Engagement.” Deadline for registration is Dec. 2.