Advocates speak out for passenger rail
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People who ride passenger trains – and the workers who run them – are calling on lawmakers to preserve rail service in the face of threats at both the state and federal levels.
Orchestras plan free outdoor concerts
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Both the Minneapolis Pops Orchestra and the Minnesota Orchestra are continuing their tradition of free outdoor concerts during the summer.
Senate health care bill sparks protests
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The U.S. Senate plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, drafted in secret by the Republican majority, sparked a major rally and protests outside the offices of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Minimum wage supporters pack public hearing
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Citizens of all backgrounds – including many low-wage workers – packed Thursday’s public hearing at Minneapolis City Hall on the City Council proposal for a $15 minimum wage.
Job Openings
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AFSCME, the nation’s largest public service labor union, has openings for Executive Director and Lead Organizer at Council 5 in Minnesota.
Home care workers ratify new contract
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Union members who provide in-home health services to clients across Minnesota have ratified a new contract with the state that will lift wages, provide holiday pay, boost paid-time off and expand training opportunities for an estimated 27,000 home care workers statewide.
New worker center reaches out to poultry, packinghouse workers
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The Hardman Avenue Workers Center, located at the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1189 hall in South St. Paul, opened with a celebration and free citizenship workshops for immigrant workers.
Union election set for June 22 at Seward Coop
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The Worker Organizing Committee and the management of Seward Coop have agreed “to work together to ensure a fair and democratic election” on Thursday, June 22, they announced. Workers will vote whether to be represented by United Food & Commercial Workers Local 653.
Educators react to verdict in Castile shooting
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Public school educators, reacting to the verdict in the shooting death of Philando Castile, said much remains to be done to address institutional racism.