Workday Magazine (https://workdaymagazine.org/author/filiberto/page/27/)
The union will mobilize hundreds of members and supporters for a march through the streets of downtown Minneapolis on International Workers’ Day, May 1, beginning at 4:30 p.m. in Peavey Plaza
The Minnesota legislature reconvened for the 2019 legislative session on April 23. As the clock ticks towards the May 20 adjournment here is a rundown of the status of some worker-friendly bills.
Striking working won backing from every corner of their community, from local rabbis preparing for Passoverr to placard-carrying toddlers.
Escalation comes as management refuses to address safe staffing levels, pay and benefits needed to recruit and retain quality staff in Stillwater
“Our message to the public is quite simple. ‘The United States Postal Service—Keep it. It’s yours!'”
On Tuesday, the United Auto Workers (UAW) filed for an election to represent all 1,709 of the plant’s hourly employees, requesting that the election be held on April 29 and 30.
It’s a struggle when I’m trying to get funds together in order to get food,” says Martin. “It’s not enough to provide for a family of five. It’s hard. It’s very hard.”
If that fund collapses, Morgan is left with zero. “I stand to lose being independent and taking care of my family,” he told lawmakers on March 7. “I’m 67. Not too many people would hire a 60-some-year-old these days. I need my pension for food and medicine.
“Student-athletes” make billions for others while putting their own futures at risk.
The scene in the Minnesota Capitol was jubilant as Aztec dancers, a variety of passionate speakers from the states various ethnic communities and a raucous crowd celebrated the passage of the “Freedom to Drive” Bill.