Workers allege the company has deployed unfair labor practices ahead of next week’s union vote.
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Elections
Union election begins for over 400 Planned Parenthood workers
The Man Building the Bridge Between Labor Rights and Criminal Justice Reform
Two union members win city council races as new AFL-CIO program supports union members in running for office
'Election Week' was Rough. My Thoughts on Power, Accountability and the Election
Commentary
Workers Celebrate Election, Continue to Fight
Workers are hoping their voices will be heard under the new administration.
Commentary
This election, the system didn’t work—our people did
Victories around the country testify to the brilliance and discipline of Black, Latinx, Native American, and Asian American people.
Elections
MN Likely to Keep Split Legislature. Is Compromise Possible?
“Don’t forget that Black and Brown communities have been historically marginalized,” Vang said. “And as our Legislature becomes more diverse, we are pushing an equity lens that makes sure that we don’t leave anyone behind.”
Elections
Defending the vote in communities of color: Scenes from a national groundswell
Community organizations are doubling down to mobilize and defend the vote.
COVID-19
On the Frontlines of Democracy
As the COVID-19 health crisis surges in Minnesota, election workers are on the frontlines of democracy and the pandemic.
Elections
For some local union members, Trump’s attacks hit close to home
“It just shows that they’re so disconnected from working people,” said Hallas, one of 40 people still working at the plant through March. “They have no idea what’s going on, and they’re willing to use workers as props.”
Community
MN Results Expected on Election Night, But Some Contests Could Linger
“Just because we may not have 100% of the votes in for a week does not mean that people will be standing around wondering who won every office,” Simon said. “That’s not the case. In fact, it’s far more likely that we’ll have winners, outcomes either on Election Night or shortly thereafter.”
Elections
Union Volunteers, broad coalitions power Labor 2020 Political Campaign
Don Slaten has been volunteering in support of his union’s political program for years. Never has he seen a campaign season like this one, marked by social distance, early voting and a highly polarized voting public. “It’s just unreal,” said Slaten, a retired member of Machinists Local Lodge 459 who became active in local politics in the mid-1980s. “I’ve never seen anything like this before.”
In an election cycle with no playbook, Minnesota’s unions have adjusted their approach to politics. Physical distance is now baked into the Labor 2020 campaign strategy, with phone and text banks taking the place of most door-to-door canvassing.
Elections
COVID Crisis Prompts Changes for MN Primary
Because of the health crisis, voters now have until Thursday, Aug. 13, to ensure their ballots been delivered by mail.
Elections
As the District 5 Congressional Race Heats Up Unions Stand with Rep. Omar
The speakers emphasized Rep. Omar’s history of advocating for working families and unions, and her opponent’s time representing employers as a non-equity partner at the notorious union-busting law firm Jackson Lewis.