Spread some cheer for California grocery workers
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Union members and friends across the country are uniting to support California grocery workers by donating to a special holiday fund and urging a boycott of Safeway-owned stores.
Community
Commemorative Wellstone poster makes unique holiday gift
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A commemorative poster of the Wellstone memorial wall makes a unique holiday gift for friends and admirers of the late Senator Paul Wellstone and his wife, Sheila.
Community
Local theater company to perform ‘Waiting for Lefty’
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The Earth and District Theatre Company is performing “Waiting for Lefty,” a landmark play about worker rights and the struggle surrounding a cab drivers’ strike.
Community
Labor food bank aids strikers
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The labor community has opened a food bank to give support to striking University of Minnesota workers, announced Bill McCarthy, president of the Minneapolis Central Labor Union Council. Donations have flooded in from affiliated unions, community members, and businesses looking to ease any hardship faced by strikers, he said.
Community
Wellstone photo book captures more than images
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For photographer Terry Gydesen, producing a book of photographs about the late Senator Paul Wellstone was a form of grieving and healing. Judging from the hundreds of people who showed up at a celebration to launch the book earlier this month, her effort has helped many others as well.
Community
Hundreds of events planned for Wellstone World Music Day
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Across Minnesota and across the country, thousands of people will gather Saturday, Oct. 25, to commemorate the legacy of U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone on ?Wellstone World Music Day.?
Community
Minnesota Machinist wins top safety award
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A Minnesota Machinist took high honors at the recent conference of the
National Safety Council. Mary Sansom became the second woman to win the
Distinguished Service to Safety Award.
Community
Ice Palace seeks construction crews
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The St. Paul Building and Construction Trades Council is seeking volunteers to help build the Ice Palace that will be part of the 2004 Winter Carnival.
Community
Carrier Alert can provide peace of mind for those living alone
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People who live alone in the East Metro ? or know someone who does ? can get some peace of mind through Carrier Alert, a cooperative service offered through United Way.
Labor Day celebrations provide unity, hope
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Whether worried about their jobs and their children’s future or concerned about the direction the country is headed, thousands of Minnesota workers found reasons to unite and be hopeful at Labor Day celebrations Monday.