Government
Unions vow to defeat voter ID bill
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Organized labor is among the groups opposed to a measure that will go on the ballot in November, amending the Minnesota Constitution to impose strict photo identification rules for voting.
Government
In groundbreaking case, contractor charged with stealing from workers
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A trucking company owner faces felony “theft by swindle” charges for stealing thousands of dollars in wages from employees, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office announced Thursday. County Attorney Mike Freeman said the groundbreaking case should be a signal to all contractors to obey the law and pay their employees fairly.
Government
Unions to demonstrate at Legislature to oppose voter ID amendment
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The Minnesota AFL-CIO is asking union members to converge on the state Capitol Tuesday at 5 p.m., when the Minnesota House is scheduled to vote on a voter ID amendment.
Government
Ellison wants companies to comply with reporting law on CEO pay
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Members of the House and Senate, including Congressman Keith Ellison, DFL-Minnesota, have called on the Securities Exchange Commission to finally begin drafting rules requiring companies to report CEO to median worker pay ratios.
Government
Dayton praises efforts of public employees
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While dozens of bills attacking public employee rights and compensation await action at the state Capitol, Governor Mark Dayton stepped forward to thank the workers who provide the services in Minnesota’s public schools and communities.
Government
Union leaders praise Governor Dayton’s focus on jobs
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Union leaders reacted positively to Governor Mark Dayton\’s State of the State Address, praising his focus on jobs and working cooperatively with the Legislature.
Government
Hundreds crowd state Capitol to oppose anti-voting rights amendment
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More than 200 people crowded a legislative hearing Wednesday to oppose a proposed amendment to the state Constitution that would limit voting rights by imposing ID requirements. The measure, backed by Republicans, advanced on a party-line vote.
Government
State legislators ‘under the influence’ of ALEC, report says
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Minnesota legislators who belong to the secretive American Legislative Exchange Council are sponsoring more than 60 bills that directly benefit the bottom line of the corporate sponsors who bankroll ALEC, a new expose says.
Government
Workers look to legislative session for action to spur job growth
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When lawmakers convene the 2012 session of the Minnesota Legislature Tuesday, working people hope they will focus on job growth – and not divisive social issues, unions say.
Government
Operating Engineers attorney to be named to NLRB
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Operating Engineers General Counsel Richard Griffin is among the three new members of the National Labor Relations Board President Obama will appoint through recess appointments, the White House announced.