China dumping bus and truck tires on U.S. market, feds say
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The United Steelworkers are lauding a preliminary U.S. Department of Commerce ruling that China has been illegally dumping bus and truck tires on the U.S. market at below-market prices.
Nurses, allies emphasize solidarity as strike deadline approaches
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Nurses and supporters gathered Wednesday at a Minneapolis park for a solidarity rally before Monday’s scheduled strike by 4,800 nurses against five Allina Health facilities.
Court strikes $15 wage issue from ballot, but supporters pledge to step up efforts
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Advocates of a $15 minimum wage in Minneapolis said the Minnesota Supreme Court’s decision striking the issue from the November ballot will not slow their efforts – and they vowed to press for action by city officials.
SEIU offers new plan to improve Mayo Clinic food services
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The union representing 700 food service workers at the Mayo Clinic has offered a second proposal to address the company’s plan to contract out its food service operations. It also called on the health care giant to publicly disclose details of its plan.
As American as Oreos? Think again
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Chances are, you’ve got some in your cupboard: Ritz Crackers, Wheat Thins, Oreos, Chips Ahoy. And now there’s a very high chance that the crackers and cookies you are eating were made in Mexico – putting hundreds of Americans out of work.
Advocates call on City Council to drop challenge to $15 ballot measure
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Advocates for a $15 minimum wage in Minneapolis will rally Wednesday outside City Hall, the day after the Minnesota Supreme Court hears the city’s appeal of a judge’s ruling that the matter should be on the November ballot.
Solidarity event Aug. 31 for nurses who may strike
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The Minnesota Nurses Association will hold a solidarity event Wednesday, Aug. 31, to support nurses who may strike five Allina Health facilities starting on Labor Day.
Allina nurses announce Labor Day strike deadline
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Standing with leaders of unions representing workers across Minnesota, members of the Minnesota Nurses Association Friday announced they have delivered notice to Allina Health of their intent to begin an open-ended strike on Labor Day at five Twin Cities facilities.
Minimum wage vote, sick leave ordinance face delays
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Advocates of a $15 minimum wage in Minneapolis and an earned sick and safe time ordinance in St. Paul expressed disappointment as city officials delayed moving these measures forward.