Gap between wages and housing costs continues to grow, report finds
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There isn’t a single county in the state of Minnesota where a full-time minimum wage worker can afford even a modest one-bedroom apartment, according to a new report.
As Congress returns, battle continues against health care bill
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As lawmakers prepare to return to D.C. after yet another recess, unions nationwide continued their campaign to get senators to derail the Republican health care bill.
Bernie Hesse: ‘Don’t do something out of charity, do it out of solidarity’
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From his days as a grocery clerk to his current work as director of special projects for United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1189, Hesse has made himself ubiquitous in St. Paul’s labor community. He reflects on those experiences on the occasion of his retirement.
Apply by July 14 for leadership program
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The deadline is July 14 to apply for the 2017-2018 Minnesota Union Leadership Program offered by the University of Minnesota Labor Education Service.
Labor Movie Night features film about UAW
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On July 11, the “Labor Movie Night” film series at the East Side Freedom Library will screen “Brothers on the Line,” a film about the Reuther brothers and the history of the United Auto Workers.
Unions assess outcomes of 2017 Legislature
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Unions are praising the 2017 Legislature for passing bonding and transportation bills, but express concern about policy actions – some of which were vetoed by Governor Mark Dayton. State workers retained their union contracts and newly won paid parental leave.
Unions weigh in on Trump’s plans to change NAFTA
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Since 1994, NAFTA has triggered job losses, depressed wages and shifted more power to corporations. Now, the Trump administration has notified Congress it plans to “modernize” the horrible trade deal.
Mayo food service workers reach tentative agreement with new employer
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More than 500 food service workers who were outsourced last year in a controversial decision by Mayo Clinic have reached a tentative agreement with their new employer, Morrison Healthcare, their union announced.
Thousands of Twin Cities workers get paid sick time starting July 1
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Some 150,000 workers in Minneapolis and St. Paul will start accruing earned sick and safe time Saturday, July 1, thanks to ordinances approved by their city councils and protected by a veto from Governor Mark Dayton.