‘Women in Construction’ Plan Two Events This Month
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Two events this month will bring together women who work in construction or are considering a career in the Building Trades.
MFT is Calling for a Picket of the Oct 9th MPS Board Meeting
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Amid staffing shortages, Education Support Professionals (ESPs) working in the Minneapolis School District (MPS) are calling for a picket during the picketing the Tuesday, October 9th board meeting. The picket is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m.
Behind Enemy Lines: My Lunch with Kim Crockett, Rebecca Friedrichs and Mark Janus
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As I ate and waited for the speakers to begin, I listened to the conversations around me.“Did you see the gang outside?” one person asked another. “They didn’t look like teachers.” “Teamsters,” the other person replied.
Postal unions call National Day of Action to stop privatization
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Postal Service employees and their customers will rally across the country Monday in opposition to President Trump’s proposal to privatize the U.S. mail.
Pushing Forward to Create Change in the Construction Industry
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The public announcement of the labor trafficking charges against American Contractors and Associates, a contractor in the booming construction industry, has sent shock waves throughout the Twin Cities.
7 Muslim-Americans Fired for Praying by Delta Subcontractor
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A Rally was held at MSP after Seven Muslim-American Airport Workers Were Fired for Praying During Break Time by Delta Subcontractor
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VIDEO: Protecting Prevailing Wages
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The Fair Contracting Foundation works to elevate the legal enforcement of applicable laws to ensure quality contractors have the opportunity to compete fairly. One of their focuses is protecting prevailing wages.
COMMENTARY: Your Union Vote Makes a Difference. Please pick a Volunteer Shift with your Union
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Here in Minnesota this year, we are at a pivotal moment in time. Whether or not Minnesota becomes a “right-to-work” state like our neighbors depends on electing our Labor-endorsed Tim Walz as Governor.
COMMENTARY: Solidarity Means Supporting Survivors of Sexual Harassment & Assault
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To those in your workplace, you are the union and the labor movement. Every day you influence people’s attitudes about unions. Be the kind of steward that makes people say, “My union stands with me.”
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Contractor Ricardo Batres Charged with Labor Trafficking, Revealing Immigrant Worker Abuse
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Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announces labor trafficking charge against contractor Ricardo Batres. It is one of the first times a labor trafficking charge has been brought in Minnesota.