Ruling in HCMC case creates ‘powerful tool’ for workers
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Thanks to workers at Hennepin County Medical Center, other public employees will have their voices heard when certain labor-management issues go to court.
HCMC workers celebrate settlement, but concerns remain
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Hennepin County Medical Center workers celebrated Tuesday after reaching a settlement with HCMC management that was presented in Hennepin County District Court.
Rally highlights connection between tips and wage theft
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Community members rallied outside a Minneapolis restaurant Monday to protest proposals to pay tipped workers less than the minimum wage. That practice, they said, can lead to workers being robbed of wages they have earned.
HCMC workers ask court to stop layoffs
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Workers at Hennepin County Medical Center are scheduled to go to court Tuesday in an effort to halt the layoff of some 200 workers at one of the state’s top medical facilities.Their union, AFSCME Council 5, is seeking a temporary restraining order against the layoffs.
Roundtable to address crisis of wage theft
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Workers and community leaders will join Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith Wednesday, April 26, for a roundtable and public discussion on “The Crisis of Wage Theft in Minnesota.”
Layoffs causing distress for workers, patients
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Rome Bommersbach works in environmental services at HCMC, helping keep the hospital safe and clean for patients and staff. Management made workers rebid for their jobs, resulting in different hours and duties that are causing Bommersbach and others distress.
Course offered on Advanced Grievance Handling
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The Labor Education Service at the University of Minnesota will offer a course on Advanced Grievance Handling Wednesday, May 17, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Veteran employee worries about future at HCMC
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Betty Cooks is 62 and was all set to celebrate her 26th anniversary at HCMC in May. She’s only a few years from retirement. But the recently announced layoffs of about 200 employees and the reassignments of numerous others have the Local 977 member wondering if she’ll be forced to retire early, and how she’ll ever afford to do so.
Advocates ramp up pressure for $15 minimum wage
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As Minneapolis appears poised to institute a $15 minimum wage, 15Now Minnesota and other advocates are keeping up the pressure to make sure it happens.
Retiree council plans annual fundraising bash
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Good times will roll at the Minnesota State Retiree Council’s fundraiser April 29, and people of any age are welcome to join in the fun.