U of M locals approve contracts
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Four AFSCME locals at the University of Minnesota have approved new two-year contracts, AFSCME Council 5 announced.
Machinists to vote on settlement proposal with Northwest Airlines
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On the eve of Bankruptcy Court proceedings that could result in the nullification of Northwest Airlines’ union contracts, Machinists District 143 has agreed to submit a settlement proposal to the membership, union leaders announced.
State unions reluctantly accept shutdown settlement
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State employee unions blasted Governor Tim Pawlenty as a bad employer after reluctantly recommending acceptance of his offer to restore half of the pay, vacation and compensation time that workers lost during the state government shutdown last summer.
Child nutrition workers seek fair contract with Minneapolis schools
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Chilly temperatures greeted Jamie Havisto and other SEIU members as they conducted informational picketing outside the Minneapolis Education Services Center. The cold weather was nothing compared to the wage freeze they’ve undergone for more than four years, they said.
Minnesota Steelworkers get help in their contract fight
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Steelworkers at the former North Star Steel mill in St. Paul have been without a new contract since Aug. 1. So this week, they are enlisting the support of their counterparts in Brazil ? and the local community through a unique “blimp” campaign.
Transit Workers to vote on contract proposal
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Members of Transit Workers Local 1005 will vote Jan. 15 and 16 on a new contract proposal from the Metropolitan Council.
Gerdau Steelworkers convene Unity Conference
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The United Steelworkers Union, which represents the workers at the St. Paul Gerdau Ameristeel (formerly North Star Steel) mill, is convening a Unity Conference consisting of union leaders from all of Gerdau’s North American unionized facilities.
Unions, airline face Jan. 16 deadline
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The three largest unions at Northwest Airlines continue in negotiations, facing a Jan. 16 bankruptcy court deadline to reach agreements that their members can approve.
Northwest Airlines strikers reject offer, continue walkout
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The strike against Northwest Airlines by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association continues into the new year, after members rejected an agreement that would have ended their 19-week-old walkout.
Ramsey County workers ratify new contracts
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More than 2,000 Ramsey County workers have ratified three-year contracts that raise wages a total of 7 percent but make significant changes to health insurance.