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The United Labor Centre silent auction returns Oct. 7-9, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Room 219 at 312 Central Ave. Over three days, you can bid on donated items including sports tickets, gift certificates, and unique goods and services contributed by individuals as well as local unions and local businesses.
With the recent street clashes at the Republican National Convention and the on-going, multi-billion-dollar bailout of Wall Street, the timing for the release of "Battle in Seattle" couldn\’t be better.
Flanked by federal, state and local officials — and representatives of the Building Trades — Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty announced Monday that the new 35W bridge will open Thursday at 5 a.m.
This year, the Minnesota AFL-CIO and affiliates hosted Labor Day activities at the Minnesota State Fair.
If the 2008 election finds you remembering Paul Wellstone, you can find inspiration in the late Senator\’s life and words as staged in the play, "Wellstone!"
As the Republican National Convention convened Monday in downtown St. Paul, more than 10,000 people took to the streets to protest the Iraq War and demand new priorities for the nation.
With the Republicans in town and thousands gathered to protest, it was a Labor Day never before seen in St. Paul. View the Workday photo gallery.
Many of the thousands of young people gathered at Harriet Island Monday probably never heard of folk musician Woody Guthrie or labor organizer Joe Hill, but they cheered when musicians Steve Earle and Tom Morello evoked the memories of these labor icons at the "Take Back Labor Day" Festival.
With the Republicans launching their convention on the holiday that honors workers, Labor Day takes on new meaning this year. Union-sponsored activities include a \’Take Back Labor Day\’ festival, a parade and a Poor People\’s Commission.
Music, labor speakers and other activities will be part of a "Take Back Labor Day" festival at Harriet Island in St. Paul, Monday, Sept. 1, from noon to 7 p.m.