Minneapolis residents who have been raising funds for neighbors who have been unable to work due to Operation Metro Surge are urging city leaders to take action to prevent an eviction crisis.
Government
The Fight for Labor Standards Continues in Minneapolis
Funding for labor standards co-enforcement is approved as a Labor Standards Board proposal hangs in the balance.
Government
“Subsidizing Abuse” Investigates Minnesota’s Affordable Housing Industry’s Record of Worker Exploitation—While Receiving Millions in Public Dollars
A new report claims Minnesota’s affordable housing developers receive millions in public funds while working with subcontractors with problematic records of worker exploitation.
Government
How Minnesota’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Protects LGBTQ+ Working Families
On Wednesday, as Gov. Tim Walz signed a $72 billion “One Minnesota” budget into law, he also passed paid family and medical leave.
Government
U.S. Pressuring New Left-Wing Honduras Government
After the Honduran government fulfilled a campaign promise by moving to end special economic zones, two U.S. senators threatened to withdraw foreign aid to the country.
Community
State Building Trades convention asks Governor Walz to call special session to pass bonding bill, complete unfinished business of 2022 legislature
The convention saw remarks from Governor Walz, MN Attorney General Keith Ellison, and passed 14 resolutions, including a call for a special session to pass a $1.4 billion bonding bill.
Government
Unions decry Supreme Court ruling, urge action to protect abortion access
Several union leaders in Minnesota remain committed to protecting working people’s right to and access to abortion.
Government
General counsel will urge NLRB to deem captive audience meetings illegal
“This license to coerce is an anomaly in labor law, inconsistent with the Act’s protection of employees’ free choice,” Abruzzo wrote. “It is based on a fundamental misunderstanding of employers’ speech rights.
Commentary
How to Aid Seniors Who Need Help Paying Rent
As the fastest growing segment of the homeless population, according to a recent Wilder Foundation report, low-income seniors do need a lot of help, and now.
Government
Frontline workers’ focus turns to Senate after House passes bonus pay
The Minnesota House passed union-backed legislation Thursday that would deliver bonuses of up to $1,500 to the frontline, essential workers who have kept the state and its economy running during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Government
Push for paid family leave takes on new urgency in pandemic
“No family should have to choose between a paycheck and caring for their loved ones,” said Rev. Vanessa Bradby, pastor of New Spirit United Church of Christ in Savage. “If we are serious about loving our neighbor, we should be serious about passing paid family and medical leave.”